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What impact has the Indo-European Language Family had on global societies outside of Europe? This can include development, migration, colonialism, economics & trade, warfare, etc. (Hint: Billions of people on earth speaks a language rooting from the Indo-European Language Family. Migration, conquests, trade, etc.) Explain in one paragraph.

Indo-European Language Family

Watch the video posted below.

What impact has the Indo-European Language Family had on global societies outside of Europe? This can include development, migration, colonialism, economics & trade, warfare, etc. (Hint: Billions of people on earth speaks a language rooting from the Indo-European Language Family. Migration, conquests, trade, etc.) Explain in one paragraph.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqK7XXvfiXs

How did the use of technology, like social media, help influence the diffusion (spread) of Tunisia’s Arab Spring? Years later, what has been some of the positive & negative aspects of this revolution that started in Tunisia & eventually had spread across the Middle East?

The Arab Spring & Now

Watch the videos attached below.

How did the use of technology, like social media, help influence the diffusion (spread) of Tunisia’s Arab Spring? Years later, what has been some of the positive & negative aspects of this revolution that started in Tunisia & eventually had spread across the Middle East?

Based on the information provided from the video, do you think Russia has somewhat been alienated by Europe?consider WWII, the fall of East Germany, Russia’s involvement with SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) opposed to a group like NATO. Or has Russia more so alienated themselves from Europe?

Russia’s Geography: Europe or Asia

Click the video link below watch the video about Russia’s geographic placement.
Based on the information provided from the video, do you think Russia has somewhat been alienated by Europe? This is given that 75% of its territory is east of the Euro mountains and deemed Asia by old geographers. Also consider WWII, the fall of East Germany, Russia’s involvement with SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) opposed to a group like NATO. Or has Russia more so alienated themselves from Europe? Refer to the textbook Chapter 5 for more details if need be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj6U7inQ0lA

Then, spend some time on the internet researching the Chumash People and their language project. How is language power for a culture?

Language is such an important part of culture…don’t forget, culture is learned and shared…and much of that is through language. We learn both verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, and thus everything from personal space to the ability to discuss a particular topic is shaped and constrained by language…

1. read the two articles below and write a brief summary/response for each.

2. Then, spend some time on the internet researching the Chumash People and their language project. How is language power for a culture?

“Shakespeare in the Bush”

http://www.naturalhistorymag.com/editors_pick/1966_08-09_pick.html (Links to an external site.)

“Why Don’t You Say What You Mean?”

https://nanopdf.com/download/why-dont-you-say-what-you-mean_pdf (Links to an external site.)

How can they remain nomadic and herd their animals when there are national borders and fences delineating private land ownership.

In today’s world, very few hunter-gatherers remain. Two cultures that continue to an extent to practice such a lifestyle are the Inuit of the Arctic, the San or Bushmen of the Kalahari. They live in areas that no one else wants to live in, and when society needs resources there, they are impacted. look on YouTube and select at least one video focusing on the challenges one of these groups face. To get credit, you will need to upload the link and a brief summary of the video, 3-4 sentences. (10 points)

The modern world is equally challenging for pastoralists. How can they remain nomadic and herd their animals when there are national borders and fences delineating private land ownership. The Sami people of Scandinavia and the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania are two groups that are struggling with such issues. look on YouTube and select at least one video focusing on the challenges one of these groups face. To get credit, you will need to upload the link and a brief summary of video, 3-4 sentences. (10 points)