HS150 World Civilizations I
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Describe the conquests of Alexander the Great and analyze the legacy of his empire. (Refer to chapter 7 of your textbook and additional references) Be sure to mention his impact on Persia, India, and Egypt as well as the cultural implications of his conquests.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
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CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
10 points8 points5 points2 points
Student provides a clear and
complete thesis statement that
outlines the content of the
essay.
Student provides a mostly clear
and complete thesis statement
that outlines the content of the
essay.
Student provides a weak thesis
statement that outlines the
content of the essay.
Student does not provide a
thesis statement.
20 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
complete description of all
three major conquests: Persia,
India, and Egypt.
Student provides a clear and
complete description of two
major conquests: Persia, India,
or Egypt -- or the response is
less clear or complete than it
could be.
Student either discusses only
one of the three major
conquests: Persia, India, and
Egypt -- OR the discussion is
not complete OR the
discussion is not logical or
correct.
Student does not discuss the
three major conquests:
Persia, India, and Egypt.
20 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
complete description of all
three of the features of the
Hellenistic world, which could
include artwork, new "mystery
religions" from the East and
their impact on Greece, and new
philosophies.
Student provides a description
of two or fewer of the features
of the Hellenistic world, which
could include artwork, new
"mystery religions" from the
East and their impact on
Greece, and new philosophies.
Student provides a description
of only one of the features of
the Hellenistic world, which
could include artwork, new
"mystery religions" from the
East and their impact on
Greece, and new philosophies -
- OR the discussion is too brief
or illogical.
Student fails to provide a
description of any of the
features of the Hellenistic
world, which could include
artwork, new "mystery
religions" from the East and
their impact on Greece, and
new philosophies.
15 points12 points8 points5 points
Student provides a clear and
complete discussion of the
legacies of three of the
following: Egypt, Greece, Persia,
Africa, and India (possible
legacies can include the naming
of cities as "Alexandria," the
influx of Greek official and
government workers, the use of
Greek-style art, the breakdown
of previous empires, new
empires ruled by Alexander's
men).
Student provides a description
of the legacies of only two of
the following: Egypt, Greece,
Persia, Africa, and India
(possible legacies can include
the naming of cities as
"Alexandria," the influx of
Greek official and government
workers, the use of Greek-style
art, the breakdown of previous
empires, new empires ruled by
Alexander's men).
Student provides a description
of the legacies of any of the
following: Egypt, Greece,
Persia, Africa, and India
(possible legacies can include
the naming of cities as
"Alexandria," the influx of
Greek official and government
workers, the use of Greek-
style art, the breakdown of
previous empires, new
empires ruled by Alexander's
men).
Student fails to provide a
description of the legacies of
only one of the following:
Egypt, Greece, Persia, Africa,
and India (possible legacies
can include the naming of
cities as "Alexandria," the
influx of Greek official and
government workers, the use
of Greek-style art, the
breakdown of previous
empires, new empires ruled
by Alexander's men) -- OR the
discussion is too brief or
illogical.
10 points8 points5 points2 points
Student provides a strong
conclusion that summarizes the
essay or draws conclusions that
go beyond the essay.
Student provides a reasonable
conclusion.
Student provides a poor or
illogical conclusion.
Student fails to provide a
conclusion.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student makes no errors in
grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than 4
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from
the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in proper
format. All sources used for
quotes and facts are credible
and cited correctly. Excellent
organization, including a variety
of thoughtful transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 1-2 errors. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and most are
cited correctly. Adequate
organization includes a variety
of appropriate transitions.
The paper is written in proper
format with only 3-5 errors.
Most sources used for quotes
and facts are credible and cited
correctly. Essay is poorly
organized, but may include a
few effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many sources
used for quotes and facts are
less than credible (suspect)
and/or are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Thesis Statement (10
points)
Alexander the Great
(20 points)
Conclusion (10 points)
Legacy (15 points)
Format - APA Format,
Citations,
Organization,
Transitions (15 Points)
Mechanics -Grammar,
Punctuation, Spelling
(10 Points)
Helenistic World (20
points)
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