This discussion topic comes from Herodotus’s History reading. First, mention some of Herodotus’s descriptions of the Spartan contingent – what are the Spartans like (look to the descriptions given by Demaratus and Artabanus, but consider more than just their warrior nature)? Then, theorize on a potential cultural downside to the overwhelming focus upon their military. Then, consider whether or not Herodotus is biased in favor of the Greeks, and explain how Herodotus’s account of the Persian Wars differs from Homer’s "account" of the Trojan Wars – how did Greek thinking/writing shift from Homer’s time to Herodotus’s?

Election reflection questions respond to each question in complete sentences. use details from the lesson. concordtv: what are the major political parties? how do they affect elections? your response: concordtv: which issue do you think was most important in the concord city election? explain your choice. your response: concordtv: which candidate had the best plan, in your opinion, to address the issue? explain your choice. your response: concordtv: which candidate do you think had the weakest support for his or her claims? why? your response: concordtv: did the media show any bias while covering the concord city election? explain your response. your response: