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Unit 6: Archaeological Evidence

April 28 (Thursday): Archaeological Evidence

Readings due before class:

Srisuchat, Tarapong. “Early Chinese and Middle-Eastern Objects from Archeological Sites in Thailand Reflecting Cultural Exchange | Silk Roads Programme.”
Srisuchat, Tarapong. “Early Chinese and Middle-Eastern Objects from Archeological Sites in Thailand Reflecting Cultural Exchange | Silk Roads Programme.” Silk Roads Programme. Accessed January 24, 2022. https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/knowledge-bank/early-chinese-and-middle-eastern-objects-archeological-sites-thailand-reflecting.

May 3 (Tuesday): Marco Polo

Major Assignments Due

Readings due before class:

Cartwright, Mark. “Marco Polo.”
Cartwright, Mark. “Marco Polo.” World History Encyclopedia, February 12, 2019.

May 5 (Thursday): Religion

Readings and Watch Video due before class:

Igunma, Jana. “The Buddha’s Long ‘Journey’ to Europe and Africa – Smarthistory.”
Igunma, Jana. “The Buddha’s Long ‘Journey’ to Europe and Africa – Smarthistory.” SmartHistory, August 31, 2021.

May 10 (Tuesday): Trade

Readings due before class:

Livingstone, Dr. Josephine. “Travel, Trade and Exploration in the Middle Ages – Smarthistory.”
Livingstone, Dr. Josephine. “Travel, Trade and Exploration in the Middle Ages – Smarthistory.” SmartHistory, January 19, 2021.

May 12 (Thursday): The Modern Silk Road

Readings due before class:

Major Assignments Due:

May 17 (Tuesday): Final Exam Review

Major Assignments Due:

May 19 (Thursday): FINAL EXAM 3:30-5:30 ON ZOOM