Journals #10: Linguistic Map of Africa

Part One:  Study the linguistic map of Africa below.  What do you notice about both the language groups as well as the political borders on that map?  In one paragraph, what conclusions can you draw about what that means for the people, societies, and/or cultures of Africa?

Part Two:  Study the cartoon below and respond to the following two questions in one paragraph.

1.  Explain the cartoon that follows.  What is happening in the cartoon?

Total for this Journal Entry:  1 paragraph = 5 points each

Journal #4: A Map Study

Study the following map.
1.  What is happening one that map?  Be as detailed as possible.
2.  Why do you think it is happening?
3.  What kinds of issues do you think each of these groups, the Israelis and the Palestinians, are having as a result of what you see on this map.  (Click on the map to enlarge.)

Journal #3: Defining Religion

Because we are about to begin our studies of the Modern Middle East, the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, we are going to take some time to reflect on religion.  Answer the following questions in your journal in complete sentences.

1.  In one sentence, define religion.

2.  Why are there religions?  (5 sentences or more)

(10 points total)

Journal #2: Reflection on "Building Miniature Houses"

In one paragraph (8 sentences or more), please respond to the following questions:

1.  Given what you experienced in the activity, what do you think about the argument that there should be a fairer distribution of wealth and resources in our community and our world?
2.  Why do you think there is such inequality in wealth and resources in the world?