Answer the following question as completely as possible. Be sure you
have answered all parts of the essay and have thoroughly explained your answers
by telling how and why. Be sure you include all relevant dates and names. Use
specific examples from your textbook and the class presentations to support
your answers. Your essay should be 12 point font, double-spaced, must be uploaded
as a .doc or .docx file type (i.e. a Microsoft Word document or you will earn
late penalties until submitted as the correct file type), and will be evaluated
using Turn It In for any instances of plagiarism. Also, be sure you proof-read
your essay for clarity, typos, and grammar errors.
Essay Question:
Describe the development of society in one
region which we have studied this semester (i.e. China, India, Europe, Central
Asia, the Middle East, or Africa). Be sure your answer discusses at least two civilizations
or dynasties from your chosen region that were discussed in class presentations
and your textbook. The civilizations that you choose to discuss should be from
different time periods (i.e. in different presentations and in different units)
so they show how the society in the region changed over time.
How did government and religion change in this
society from the start of our class until the end? Was this civilization
generally stable or were there frequent changes in government? Did people practice
the same religion in this region the entire time period we covered this
semester (i.e. 6000 BC to around 1500 CE)? If not, then compare the different
religions practiced. How were they similar or different? How did the lives of
common people change from early civilizations to 1500 CE in this region? What
were the cultural contributions of people during each time period and how did
they contribute? Give as many specific examples as you can, including names and
dates.