OAS 417X - The Silk Road- 4000 Years of History From Xian to Rome

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Foothill College

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The course provides older adults an overview on the Silk Road, its meaning and significance. Central Asia is the region at the heart of the Silk Road, the home of Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, and it is the location of the Great Game between Britain and Russia in the 19th century. Today the region, with the glorious city of Samarkand at its heart, is the locus of great power maneuvering over oil and natural gas, pipelines and water. The arts, including music and dance, which developed along the Silk Road, are preserved in The Caves of a Thousand Buddhas, highlighting the richness of a significant part of the history of the world. Repeatability: unlimited One and one-half hours laboratory. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

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0.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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