history 2

Final Exam Questions:

You will write a 5-7 page critical analysis essay for ONE of the following questions. (That is a total of 5 pages of text minimum if you are a page counter!) Make sure you use proper citations, a clear thesis statement, and evidence from your texts and lectures. You should have a minimum of 10 citations from varying sources (that you have been assigned in the class) that back up your thesis. Do not use any outside sources for this exam. But you may use your journal article, the textbooks, lectures and online files provided through blackboard. One citation from one source does not constitute using more than one source.

Remember the “Rule of 5” is in effect, and all spelling and grammatical errors will be point deductions. Make sure you PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!!! Attach this sheet to the top of your exam; it will serve as your coversheet. MARK THE QUESTION YOU ANSWERED AND MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE COVERSHEET.

Remember Great Ideas +Bad Grammar/Spelling = 0 Points!

No cover sheet is a 10% deduction. If you write more than 10 pages you need to reconsider your answer! Rule of 5 is in effect.

· Compare and contrast the role of one of these factors on multiple (a minimum of 4) civilizations that we have studied. Trace the evolution of the factor. Be sure to address how it changes the civilizations for the good and bad. Address how the factor still impacts modern life. Give modern examples as well. Remember to only use your lecture notes and course materials. Present the historical and somewhat objective evidence, before you infuse the narrative with personal positions and thoughts. Look at ONE of the following topics:

· Environmental Factors or Food Production

· Race/ Class/ Social Stratifications Political Developments

· Disease

· Technology

· Economic Structures

· Trade

· Religion (Must hit the major Religions)

· Education

· Gender/Sexuality

· Philosophy

· Political Systems or Empire Building

· Arts or Architecture

· The Family

· What does it mean to be a “Citizen”? How does Race/gender/class/religion impact the meaning of citizenship? How does citizenship change the national identity? Give historical examples of how we as citizens of the world, decided, or attempted to define what it is to be a “Citizen”. How or will the meaning of citizenship change in this globalized world? Why? Examine historical and modern elements and address multiple perspectives.

· Hint: Address one Western Ancient Civilization, one Western Medieval Civilization, one Early Modern Civilization, an Asian Civilization, an Early Native American Civilization or a Middle Eastern Civilization.

***Remember to only use your lecture notes and course materials. Present the historical and somewhat objective evidence, before you infuse the narrative with personal positions and thoughts.