History class

World History

Students will write a four page essay on the following topic.

Select a prominent Empire and examine these aspects of its history: Indentify its organizational structure from the top down Analyze Its place in history from its beginning to end What were the reasons for its longevity Examine its internal workings-successes and failures Major accomplishments-lasting legacy Relationship of the rulers to the people of their rule

Twelve font double-spaced typed-include a source page Use of primary sources will benefit the integrity of your essay

Suggestive approach to World History essay.

Define an Empire in the context of world history What interested you in choosing that particular Empire Daily life for the people if possible Reasons for its longevity and decline^ important Legacy