World Civilization 2

Essay Question: One of the three discussion questions outlined below will be chosen for the exam. Your answer must consistent of a minimum of 3 paragraphs (at least 4 sentences per paragraph). I am most interested to see how you are processing the material from the notes that you take in class and the applicable reading assignments. Do NOT use any outside sources; this will be deemed plagiarism resulting in a zero (0) exam grade.

1. Age of Exploration (Chapter 14):

a. Describe the motives & methods that made exploration possible in the 15th & 16th centuries.

b. Describe the significance & consequences of the Colombian Exchange on the Old & New Worlds.

c. Describe each of the following terms: mercantilism, triangular trade, & middle passage.

2. Absolutism and Constitutionalism (Chapter 15):

a. What is absolutism? When did it emerge? What country is it best associated with & why?

b. Identify at least 3 rulers from 3 different countries who we identified as having implemented absolutism and describe the particular ways in which each of these rulers consolidated power.

c. What is constitutionalism? When did it emerge? What country is it best associated with & why?

3. Rise of Empires (Chapter 16): Compare & contrast the Ottoman Empire & China under the Qing Dynasty by describing each of the following features:

a. Structure of Government

b. Ways at least 1 ruler from each empire consolidated power

c. Role/Status of Women