World History Context and Features

Robert Strayer introduces 'Ways of the World', emphasizing the importance of context in world history. The book focuses on thematic, comparative, and big picture perspectives, highlighting the three C's: change, comparison, and connection. It includes big picture essays, reflections, and is available in two formats, one with primary sources. New features in the second edition include a focus on environmental and gender issues, more content from Latin America and Southeast Asia, and online content. The book aims to engage students in both reading and doing history.

What does Robert Strayer consider the central task of world history?

• Highlighting famous historical figures

• Focusing on specific events

• Providing a context and framework

• Including more civilizations and cultures

Which of the following is NOT one of the three C's emphasized in 'Ways of the World'?

• Conquest

• Connection

• Comparison

• Change

What is the purpose of the big picture essays in the book?

• To provide detailed biographies

• To outline larger themes in the chapters

• To summarize historical events

• To list important dates

How does the 'docutext' format enhance the learning experience?

• By offering interactive quizzes

• By including audio recordings

• By combining narrative with primary sources

• By providing only visual sources

What new emphasis is placed in the second edition of 'Ways of the World'?

• More focus on European history

• Detailed analysis of military strategies

• Greater emphasis on environmental and gender issues

• Increased coverage of ancient civilizations

Which regions have been more fully incorporated into the second edition of the book?

• Australia and Antarctica

• North America and Europe

• Latin America and Southeast Asia

• Africa and the Middle East

What is the purpose of the new 'portraits' feature in the book?

• To offer short biographical sketches

• To summarize each chapter

• To provide a timeline of events

• To list historical dates

What unique content does the X book offer?

• Interactive timelines

• Printed maps

• Online-only content

• Audio lectures

What additional feature is included in each chapter of the X book?

• Video previews

• Audio summaries

• Interactive quizzes

• Printable worksheets

What slogan does Robert Strayer use to describe the importance of context in world history?

• Every event stands alone

• The past is a foreign country

• Context is everything

• History is a collection of facts