Resource Guides: HTY 105: World Civilizations I Prehistory to 1500: Noun Project

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Know the assignment. What is Dr. B. asking for?
Select possible "nouns" and look at the basic information about each.
Are they worthy of your time and attention?
What types of information will help you with each Noun?
Answer Dr. B's questions:
- break it down: the facts and the significance of the noun
- impacts then and now / legacy
- so what
Why is it important to know about these? Also, are there connections?