HIST 100

Spring 2002

Section 047

History of Western Civilization

This is a picture of Europa, the mythical princess after whom the continent of Europe is named. The ancient Greek historian Herodotus finds this mysterious, since in the myth Europa is born in Tyre (in modern Syria) and is transported by Zeus - by means of a bull - over the sea to Crete, an island south of mainland Greece. She never sets foot in continental Europe, Herodotus points out.

This page will present information and links chosen especially for your section. It will include your syllabus, general hints, and specific things to focus on or study for each week's class meeting.

General Study Hints for HIST 100

Weekly Focus: Assigned Readings and Videotaped Lectures, Quizzes, Papers (updated weekly)

HIST 100 Main Site

Prof. Cherubin's Ancient Greek Philosophy site

• "The First Philosophers of Ancient Greece" (distributed as a photocopy in class)

On Writing Papers for HIST 100

On Answering Identification Questions for HIST 100

Supplementary notes: The Scientific Revolution of the 17th Century and the Political Revolutions of the 18th Century

Make-Up and Extra Credit Options

Study Guide for Final Exam