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early version of midterm questions
July 17, 2007 | | Leave a Comment
3 questions
A. What are the conditions and events that allow for the emergence and the persistence of great empires? Answer this question using specific names, places, and stories from the following examples to prove your point. Your answer should have a thesis statement that answers the question in general terms, and then the body of your essay should prove that statement using facts, etc.
- Ancient Egypt
- Persia
- Rome
- Han China
B. What are the conditions and events that allow for the emergence and the persistence of great cultural zones, outside of imperial structures? Answer this question using specific names, places, and stories from the following examples to prove your point. Your answer should have a thesis statement that answers the question in general terms, and then the body of your essay should prove that statement using facts, etc.
- Mayan civilization
- Greek civilization
- Classical Indian civilization
- Palestine\Syria
C. Analyze/contextualize: King Solomon / Hiram of Tyre [page 50 in B&Z]
