I thought you gave a good summary of the chapter. I think that if people haven't had the chance to take History classes they might not know that many American traditions that we celebrate have found their roots in China, India and the Middle East. Good observation!
2. Ben's Blog:
I agree with your last paragraph when you talk about how trends move from continent to continent through evolution and growth. I also think that it's amazing and as you said monumental. While you mentioned that of it begging the question of a universal driving force my interpretation is that of globalization. I think that idea describes the process in your last paragraph the best.
3. Hannah's Blog:
I think it's interesting how she talks about how all good things must come to an end, specially with Greece. It was a power that has left so many traditions and different aspects of culture behind it's unfortunate that this good empire and power had to come to an end.
4. Chris' Blog:
I agree with what you said about the Persian empire becoming too consumed with becoming a superpower. It seems to be a constant reoccurring factor in World History textbooks. I think that's why I have a similar interest as you in Greek history over the Persion failures of conquests. I also think it's interesting how you brought up Strayer commenting on US being the new Rome before we talked about it in groups today, good job!
5. Courtney's Blog:
5. Courtney's Blog:
I think what she says here about human beings all having one thing in common, agricultural revolution, is very true. While many civilizations have different religious practices or cultural differences everyone still developed through similar ways of the agricultural revolution and I think that's an interesting concept.
-Rachel
