An Introductory paragraph that explains the most important reason for the position you take, i.e. your primary thesis. Also, briefly mention the two or three most important supporting points for your argument.
A Body consisting of a descriptive paragraph for each of the two or three most important factors that supports your thesis.
A two or three sentence statement that recognize the potential counter-arguments with which your thesis must contend.
A Conclusion that fully sums up your argument and makes a statement about the larger implications of your analysis.
You will choose and address one of the following prompts:
Comparing societies across North Africa and Pan-Asia, identify three commonalities/similarities that they shared. Were these societies more alike or different in development, social structure, religious and other cultural components and characteristics? You should consider the features all of the four regions we have studied.
Explain the role of technology and its effects in the development of civilizations and cultures. Were technological breakthroughs democratizing social forces in the early history of Pan-Asia or did they contribute more to despotism? You should consider the features all of the four regions we have studied.
Explain the role of religion and its importance as a cohesive agent in the development of early global societies. Were early Pan-Asian peoples more similar or different in how they viewed “the gods?” You should consider the features all of the four regions we have studied.
Explain the role of the environment and nature and explain its importance as a cohesive factor in the development of early Pan-Asian societies. Was the manner that early Pan-Asians and North Africans responded to environmental challenges more varied or alike? Please consider the features all of the four regions we have studied.
