Wright State University

History 1100- honors

 

Study Guide for Exam 1

 

The midterm will consist of six identifications and six short answer questions

 

Part I: Identifications: In one or two sentences, identify the essential facts and historical significance of SIX of the following people, places or things listed or shown below. [4 points each]

 

 Examples: 

Hammurabi's Code

Jeremiah

phalanx

Pericles

 

 

Part II: Short Answer: Answer SIX of the following questions in two or three sentences [6 pts each]

 

Examples:

                        1. What were two key teachings of the Hebrew prophets, and offer one example of how one of

                        these teachings is illustrated in the story of David and Bathsheba.

 

                        2. Describe Plato's larger point in describing the escape of the "prisoner" from the cave to see

                        things outside the cave for the first time.