731 4P

World Civilization I

Professor Cieglo

Instructions and Questions for Take-Home Exam #3 (15 points)

Due Thursday, April 18th by 11:59 PM on Blackboard (Changed from Syllabus)

You are REQUIRED to attach your Exam in a Word document or PDF format

Instructions for Take-Home Exams (READ CAREFULLY!):

 The take-home question should be typed in 12-pt font, double spaced, with standard margins. Attach your exam in Blackboard as a Word Document (.docx or .doc) or PDF (.pdf)

 Any information not taken from class or the course readings should be cited using MLA format. If you cite outside sources, you should only use reliable sources written by experts on the subject

(no Wikipedia!) Not citing outside sources will be considered plagiarism and academic

dishonesty.

 Information from the textbook and class lectures should be paraphrased in the student’s own words. Direct copying from the textbook or any other source word for word or by only changing

minor wording will be considered plagiarism and academic dishonesty.

 Plagiarism and academic dishonesty result in an “F” grade (0 points) for the entire exam.

 I will grade exactly what you turn in, so be sure to DOUBLE CHECK your file and file name before attaching. DO NOT open your file once it is attached in Blackboard.

Question for Take-Home Exam #3:

Select TWO of the following religions and/or philosophies, ONE from each of the TWO categories, and

answer the following question prompt in essay format with a MINIMUM of 300 words (but you may

need to write more to fully answer the question.)

What factors contributed to the early spread of the religions and/or philosophies you

selected? How were the spread of these two belief systems similar and/or different?

Category 1: Select ONE of the following for your essay:

 Vedic Religion (also called Hinduism)

 Confucianism

 Buddhism Category 2: Select ONE of the following for your essay:

 Judaism (also called Hebrew Religion)

 Christianity

 Islam

REMEMBER: For essay format, include an introduction with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs

with topic sentences, evidence, and analysis, and a conclusion. Be sure to use FULL SENTENCES. Be

sure to support your arguments with specific historical examples, including dates if known.

Note for Academic Support Center and Writing Center Tutors: Tutors may help students with understanding the class

readings and materials, understanding the essay questions, with general tips on how to put together an essay, and point out errors

in essay outlines or drafts. Tutors should not develop arguments, give answers, or create an outline for the student.