1. Attila the Hun, Genghiz Khan, and Tamerlane share the same reputation of brutal, blood-thirsty barbarians who were after nothing more (or less) but the destruction of the so-called civilized world. Do they deserve this reputation or a case can be made in defense of one or all of these leaders?
2.Which of the religious traditions/systems that traveled along the Silk Road have you found the most fascinating and why?((remember more is better than less; dont forget to include dates, names, and places; avoid general statements whenever possible)
3. Who were the Seljuks and what was their contribution to the war and/or peace of the past and present (relations between the West and the [Middle] East.)?
