Civilizations on Three Continents

Overview: In the past three units, you have learned about ancient Greece and Rome, the rise of Islam and the Byzantine Empire and the diversity of trade-based empires in Africa. For this assignment, you will explore one of these civilizations in more detail. Instructions: • Choose one of the civilizations that interests you the most. • Research the civilization and answer the following questions: o Where is the civilization located? o What factors lead to the civilization’s success? (such as military strength, trade, religion) o What relationships did the civilization have with other civilizations? o What led to the civilization’s fall?