1. The arts have often flourished chiefly through the patronage of royalty and the wealthy. Pick at least three artists from any field and discuss how patronage enhanced or destroyed their careers. For example, Mozart, Hans Holbein the Younger, Lord Byron, Michelangelo, etc.

2. Examine the history of ballet. How did it develop? Who are some of the major dancers, composers, and choreographers from each century?

3. Investigate the history of the domestic servant. How did the servant class develop? How were/are they treated?

What laws have been passed to improve working conditions for domestic servants?

4. How has the fishing industry developed over the centuries?

5. The ocean is considered the birthplace of the ancestors of many creatures living today. Discuss at least three and how they evolved from an aquatic life form to a terrestrial one. Are there any similarities in their...