Reflections on Oprah and Judaism 1. What did you learn about Hasidic Judaism while watching the movie clips? 2. What surprised you the most? 3. What are the challenges faced by Hasidic Jews? 4. If you could meet one of the people featured, what would you say to him/...
What did Chernobyl show the United States about the situation of the Soviet Union as a “Superpower”? Where does the real blame lie in the meltdown? What are some of the long term impacts of the explosion?
Using the readings in this lesson, articulate a working definition of socialism. What contemporary American values, practices, institutions, or laws might be called “socialist” or reflective of socialist ideas or values? Discuss the similarities and...
Read/watch the links below and respond to the following prompts: 1) What are two features of Rigaud’s portrait of Louis XIV you find interesting? Explain in a sentence or two why you find them interesting. 2) What would be one of the most challenging aspects of...
What are the differences between a representative democracy and a direct democracy? Explain two (2) differences between democracy in the fifth century B.C. Athens, Greece, and in the United States today What is the difference between an initiative and a referendum?...
What are the characteristics of cave art and suitable are those of mobile art? Describe them. Explain, in you opinion, what was the objective or purpose of these artistic manifestations for prehistoric man. Justify your position.