1. The forces of globalization are powerful and have far-reaching effects. Give a good working definition of globalization, and describe its many effects. You may choose to discuss how it affects economics, culture, the environment, politics, migration, or even how it has affected your own life.
2. Jared Diamond refers to the people of New Guinea as “among the most culturally diverse and adaptable people in the world,” yet they have much less than modern Americans. Diamond has developed a theory about what has caused these huge discrepancies among different countries, and he says it boils down to geographic luck. Give several examples from Guns, Germs and Steel to support Diamond’s theory.
3. Describe the settlement and migration patterns in North America over time. You may wish to discuss the original inhabitants of the region, the very first people to arrive from other lands, the continuing appearance of immigrants from various countries, and the immigrants who continue to come to North America right up to the present day.
4. The title of the film, God Grew Tired of Us, seems to be somewhat ironic after hearing the account of the boys first hand. Explain why the title is ironic using specific examples from the film. Do the boys really believe that God had abandoned them? Or is their faith stronger than ever? Why?
5. What is Human Geography? Explain the concept of Human Geography as an academic discipline, while addressing the five themes of Human Geography that we studied in class.
Good luck, and write well!
(Also, thanks to all of you who offered condolences on the passing of Bones, our horse. Very much appreciated.)
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