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Can you write essay responses the questions below in the form of short essays (approx. 750 words each) ?
1. Ancient World: Identify how the cultures of the ancient Western World (for our purposes, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome) shaped Western forms of government, society, and religion and explain what impact these contributions had in the development of a “Western Civilization.”
2. Medieval West: Discuss the two major institutions of the medieval West: the Church and the King/government. How were their roles different in the medieval West? In what ways were their roles similar? How did these two institutions benefit each other?
The criteria:
Introductions-10%
“Roadmap” Must tell me what you’re discussing in the essay.
Thesis Statements-10%
Single statement laying out the argument or main point of each of the essays. Should be
obvious to reader.
Primary Source Evidence-15%
Use primary-source documents listed on the syllabus and used in lectures to support your arguments.
Secondary Source Evidence-25%
Must include and use a secondary source (textbook, reputable website, database
information) to support your ideas.
Citations-10%
Correct and consistent citations of ALL materials used (both paraphrasing and direct
quotes)
Conclusions-10%
Tells the reader what you’ve argued and how you’ve proven your point
Accuracy, Organization & Style -20%
Information is correct. Command of course information and readings should be evident.
Proofread. Formal.
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Questions about the Ancient World and Medieval West– Outline
1. I. Ancient World: Identify how the cultures of the ancient Western World (for our
Purposes, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome) shaped Western forms of government, society,
and religion and explain what impact these contributions had in the development of a
“Western Civilization.”
A. It is true that the laws, social structures as well as ideas used in the civilizations
that exited almost five millenniums ago have continued to influence the present
age society
B. The ancient Mesopotamia left several laws, ideas and social structures that have
continued to shape the current society and particularly the western civilization
C. May years after the collapse of Mesopotamian civilization, western culture
borrows on these concepts of agriculture, social way of life as well as legal
systems.
D. Just like other ancient civilizations, the Greeks have significantly contributed to
the development of the western kind of government, society, and religion
E. Western civilization borrowed from Greek political systems and procedures such
as democracy.
F. The Roman civilization under the Roman Empire had its contribution to the
western way of life in its way
G. The representative political system that is common in the modern political
systems borrows from Rome where there were assemblies and Senate to represent
the interest of the public.
II. Medieval West: Discuss the two major institutions of the medieval West: the Church
and the King/government. How were their roles different in the medieval West? In what
ways were their roles similar? How did these two institutions benefit each other?
A. It is true that the church and the government emerged as the most influential institutions
in the medieval periods with different roles in society
B. The church viewed itself as a spiritual community of people who believed in God
C. Church grew to be a source of hope for the people in medieval periods and also
spiritually guided the people
D. The government provided leadership for the people
E. The relationship between the church and the government in the medieval periods was
symbiotic
F. The church, for instance, was very instrumental in strengthening the government by
contributing to the development of policies that would best serve the interests of the
people
G. As the government expanded its territories, it ensured that the church was growing as
well
Running head: QUESTIONS ABOUT ANCIENT WORLD AND MEDIEVAL WEST
Questions about the Ancient World and Medieval West
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CONTRIBUTIONS OF ERALIEST CIVILIZATIONS
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Questions about Ancient World and Medieval West
1. Ancient World: Identify how the cultures of the ancient Western World (for our
Purposes, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome) shaped Western forms of government, society,
and relig...