Initial Post addressing the discussion prompt (posted by instructor/mentor) with a minimum of 250 words by midnight on Wednesday of the week in which the Discussion Board is assigned. You must pick two questions for the first post, but you only have to write 250 words in total.
1. If you were describing the Iberian Peninsula to potential travelers, what would you say in detailing its resources, climate, what to do while there and what regions to focus on visiting? What natural resources or cultural particulars would you recommend to them?
2. Describe Greece’s agriculture and what is so special about the Levant? Be detailed. Why is the Levant so important to the culture of Greece?
3. How does religion impact Greece and describe each religion that is represented in this country?
4. The Iberian Peninsula is surrounded by water. What influence does this have on each country that makes up the Iberian Peninsula? What are the main crops, stock, and other benefits from being so close to the ocean?
5. You have to use the Internet (Google, Wikipedia, etc.) or other resources for this question. What are the specific foods of Dijon, France as compared to Provence, France (regions) and what geographical characteristics of these regions are responsible for these differences?
6. Compare the regions of Bordeaux and Champagne. What are geographical characteristics of these regions responsible for these differences? Can you match wines to regions and if so, what foods would you recommend with the wines (for instance, the Champagne region…
