September PERSIA READINGS
Themes
Isolation, Cultural Diffusion, Transformation
Readings
Read and analyze the sections below, then answer the questions.
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PERSIA Shift
Special Reading
Jared Diamond: The Worst Mistake in History
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Questions to Consider
Questions: The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race: Jared Diamond After reading the notes to the article in the file below, answer the following questions:
1. What is the worst mistake in the history of the Human Race (in your opinion)?
2. What are the pros and cons of being a hunter-gatherer?
3. Is Diamond's argumentation solid? Why or why not?
4. What are three examples that support Diamond's view?
5. Is civilization itself an example of progression or regression? Explain your answer.
1. What is the worst mistake in the history of the Human Race (in your opinion)?
2. What are the pros and cons of being a hunter-gatherer?
3. Is Diamond's argumentation solid? Why or why not?
4. What are three examples that support Diamond's view?
5. Is civilization itself an example of progression or regression? Explain your answer.