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How are the concepts of time and
place vital to the understanding of history
and geography? |
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What defines a turning point? |
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How do physical and human geography affect people, places
and regions? |
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Why do civilizations rise and fall? |
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After it falls, what impact does a civilization have on history? |
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To what extent is life a constant struggle between continuity and change? |
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Are conflicts between nations and/or people inevitable? |
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Do belief systems unite or divide people? |
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How do the movements of people and ideas (cultural diffusion) affect world history? |
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How does technological change affect people, places, and regions? |
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How are economic systems structured to meet the needs and wants of different societies? |
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What impact do regional and global trade networks have on world cultures? |
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What assumptions do different groups hold about power, authority, governance, and law? |
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How does the individual influence world events? |
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To what extent do the concepts of justice and human rights differ across time and place? |
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Does ongoing scholarship change the worldview? |
