The cultural comparison paper compares three civilizations from the course materials (pre 1500AD) of the student’s choosing
(Only civilizations occurring BEFORE 1500AD will be accepted, papers that do not meet this requirement will receive a 0).
This paper must be 600 – 1000 words in length. Students may use sources other than their book, and are encouraged to do so.
Directions:
A student will pick any three civilizations covered in this class.
An example of a civilization would be the Indus Valley or the Romans. North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America are continents, NOT civilizations. Make sure that you have three SPECIFIC civilizations - send your instructor a message if you are not sure if the three you picked fit the requirements BEFORE you start writing a whole paper!
Students will compare and contrast all three civilizations in terms of the following:
1) Social and Cultural: Examine everyday activities, social order, and classes within the culture. (Example: how were women represented and treated in each culture?)
2) Political and Economic: What were their political structures like? What were their economies like? (Example: how did their political organizations differ?)
3) Diplomatic and Military: How much influence over the world did they have? How did they interact with their neighbors? (Example: Were there major wars during their histories? Were they conquerors? Were they conquered? )
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