2. Choose a work of art from ancient Greece (it doesn’t have to be one covered in the video lesson) and do the following: (1) provide the basic background (what it is, when it dates from), (2) identify which period of Greek art it belongs to, (3) explain what that period is known for, and … More Western Civilization I, Week 7 – The Boy Charioteer and Ancient Greek Religion
Write 500 words on this topic: “What are the main differences between Genesis and Theogony?” Genesis is a book of the Hebrew Bible. It describes how the world was created, and also lays the foundation of the Christian and Jewish religions. Theogony is a poem by Hesiod, an ancient Greek poet. This text serves the … More Western Literature I, Week 7 – Genesis 1 vs. Theogony
Review the business opportunities covered this week. Write a 250-word essay on the business opportunity which most intrigued you. This week in Business II, we covered many different business opportunities. These included rented websites, website development, and freelancing on sites like Fiverr.com. These are all very interesting and definitely very possible business opportunities, as the … More Business II, Week 7 – Freelancing
3. Joking aside, why are men far more likely than women to be colorblind? When a child is conceived, both parents contribute a set of chromosomes. The mother always provides an X chromosome, while the father provides either an X or a Y chromosome. The second X chromosome conceives a female, and the Y chromosome … More Biology, Week 6 – Colorblindness in Men
Write a 250-word essay on cash versus accrual accounting. In business, there are two different kinds of accounting. Cash accounting and accrual accounting. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Most individuals and small businesses use the cash method, but in order to be in accordance with the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), you must … More Business II, Week 5 – Cash vs. Accrual Accounting
Describe the circumstances leading to the Persian Wars. Why were they significant events in Western history? The conflict leading to the Persian Wars starts with a diplomatic misunderstanding. Sparta was not supportive of Athens’ democratic reformer at the time, Clisthenes. They kept interfering in Athens’ affairs, and the Athenians were not happy about it. So … More Western Civilization I, Week 6 – The Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War
2. How would you explain Aristotle’s main points in his Ethics to the average person? Aristotle believed that there was a most powerful motivator, a “highest good” that people strived for in their lives. He asked around to find out what this highest good could be. If someone answered that they have to save money, … More Western Civilization I, Week 5 – Aristotle’s Ethics
3. Someone sneaks up behind you and shouts, “Boo!” For a few seconds your heart beats faster. You did not run or do any physical activity that would increase your heart rate. What caused your heart to beat so fast? Have you ever been home alone when you heard a creak somewhere in the house? … More Biology, Week 4 – Why Does Your Heart Beat When You Get Startled
Write 500 words on this topic: “Discuss the element of hierarchy in Genesis 1-3.” Consider such things as Adam’s relation to God, Eve’s relation to Adam and God, and the serpent’s relation to Adam, Eve, and God. In the beginning, God created everything. The universe, the Earth, the animals, and plants. He created man and … More Western Literature I, Week 1 – Hierarchy in Genesis 1-3
What was the disagreement Socrates had with the Sophists? The Sophists were 5th century Greeks who taught public speaking and persuasion for a fee. They taught public speaking because, at the time, being able to speak properly and persuade your audience was very important. One reason that this was so important was that there were … More Western Civilization I, Week 4 – Socrates and Plato
Sofia the First 