12. Vedic mythology refers to an ancient settlement called Pushkalavati after Pushkal, who was the son of King Bharata in the epic Ramayan. What is the modern location of Pushkalavati?

[A] Panipat
[B] Pushkar
[C] Peshawar (in Pakistan)
[D] Punjab

Question 4

 

On a beautiful island, two peoples have lived in peace for many years. One group practices an ancient religion of their ancestors which focuses on nature. The other group worships as part of a religion that began in another country. Sometimes, traditions of one group offend the other. When a terrible storm hits one side of the island, those residents are sure that it was caused because of the disgusting worship of the other group. They decide that the only way to be safe is to clean their island of anyone who practices the opposing religion. Using machetes and guns, they slaughter members of the other group. No one is left alive, even old people or children. If this case were brought to the attention of the international community, on what specific charge could leaders of the remaining group be tried?

⚪ crimes against humanity

⚪ war crimes

⚪ genocide

⚪ terrorism

      Imagine that you lived during WWI. You are in the midst of the Great War. So far, you have witnessed tragedy and sorrow, death and sacrifice, bravery and the horrors of war. There is a brief pause in the hostilities, after several days of fighting. There has been a constant barrage of enemy fire and artillery. The explosions and gunfire is deafening and you haven't slept in days. You are tired, hungry, and exhausted. Any food you do get tastes disgusting or is snatched up by the rats. You are suffering from numerous pains and feelings of discomfort and you miss your family back home dearly.

You are to write a letter in which you will describe your feelings about what you have seen and done in the past several days. You are writing a letter home as a soldier who is fighting on the frontlines.

 

Role: You are to take on the role of a soldier of war Personalize it.

a.   Describe your personal experiences of war

b.   What you have seen or heard (also think of technology and science)

c.   What events you have been involved in

d.   What a typical day is like

e.   Your feelings and fears

f.   Life in the Trenches

g. Your hopes, dreams and aspirations for the future

 

Format: Your letter should include a proper greeting (Dear Father, To my beloved Son, My Love), the date, an introduction, a few separate paragraphs and a conclusion. Your letter should be 500-525 words in length.

 

You will be evaluated for the emotions and feelings of the day and be as vivid and descriptive as possible. Make references to all of your senses (see, hear, smell, feel, taste). Think of pictures you've seen, videos, and readings when writing your letter. You are also being evaluated on your writing mechanics, style, and organization. The letter is to be a polished draft (think of it as a good copy of a letter written years ago) that has been edited by a historian.