Dr. Zampogna-Krug HIST 105 Fall 2017 Immigrants/Refugees in Ancient History Essay Total Possible Points: 50 Choose ONE of the following options for your research essay: 1. Climate Change and Migration: Using ancient Egypt as a case study, examine the connections between climate change and migration. In what ways did the climate change in Egypt after 3000 B.C.E.? What kind of migratory patterns developed as a result of this climate change? 2. The Role of Hegira in the History of Islam: Hegira often means “flight” or “to flee.” It can also refer to a broader migration of Muslims from one place to another. Compare the first notable hegira (to Axum) to the current Syrian refugee crisis. What were Muslims fleeing in 615 C.E. when they left for Axum? What are Syrian Muslims fleeing today? Also examine the differences in reception. How were early Muslims received in Axum? How are Syrian refugees received in some countries today? 3. Foreigners and Barbarians in the Ancient World: How did some of the large empires of the past deal with foreigners in their borders? What was their attitude toward foreigners? Is there anything that the United States can learn from the experiences of these ancient empires? For this question choose either China (during Han and Tang dynasties) or the Roman Empire as your focus area. For each of these options you will need at least 5 scholarly sources (more is better). The sources can be books, documentaries, academic articles, reputable news reports, and/or primary sources (i.e. letters, personal testimonies, declarations, etc.). You will be able to find all you need through the Bankier Library. They have a multitude of books, articles, and documentaries that relate to these three topics. I recommend sticking with these library databases: 1. Academic Search Premier 2. LexisNexis Academic 3. Ancient and Medieval History Online Other useful sources: 1. HIST 105 Readings Packet 2. World Civilizations I LibGuide (link on Canvas) 3. Global Citizenship Project LibGuide (link on Canvas) 4. Your textbook Requirements: • 4-6 pages. You must have at least four FULL pages. • Double space, 12 point font • One inch margins • Page numbers Dr. Zampogna-Krug • • • • HIST 105 Fall 2017 Indent paragraphs Works cited/bibliography page Use MLA for citations and bibliography Submit final copy on Canvas DOS and DON’TS: • DO use the spell check function on your computer. • DO follow the essay requirements. • DO only use the library’s resources. • DO have someone read your paper. If you don’t have anyone who will read your draft, send it to me. I will read it and provide feedback. • DON’T use websites. • DON’T use second person point-of-view (“you”) • DON’T let direct quotes exceed 10% of your paper. • DON’T plagiarize. If you do, you will not earn any points for the paper. Late Policy: Submitting your paper after the due date will have drastic consequences for your grade. I will deduct 10% for EACH DAY the paper is late. (I do not count Saturday and Sunday.) 10% of a 50 point assignment is 5 points a day. I WILL NOT accept your paper after one week. Name of University: Annotated Bibliography Climate Change and Migrations in Ancient Egypt Cameron Traina History 105 Professor Zampogna-Krug Dalfes, H. Nüzhet, George Kukla, and Harvey Weiss, eds. Third millennium BC climate change and old world collapse. Vol. 49. Springer Science & Business Media, 2013. The book highlights the impacts of climate change on the environment as well society. The book reveals that catastrophes that resulted from climate change. This book will be very useful in my paper in understanding population resettlements as a result of climate change. Getlen Larry. “How globalization and climate change destroyed ancient civilization.” New York Times. March 29, 2014 Retrieved from: http://nypost.com/2014/03/29/ancientcivilizations-fell-almost-simultaneously-it-could-happen-again/ According to the article, studies reveal that climate change that occurred in Ancient world was responsible for destroying ancient civilizations. As a result of climate change advanced droughts were registered that resulted in promiscuous migrations of the Sea People. This article will further add into my research paper on how climate change resulted in population migrations. Griffin Andrew. “Ancient Egypt may have been brought down by volcanoes and climate change, researchers say.”Independent News UK. 17. October 2017. Retrieved from: http://www.independent.co.uk/ The article presents a study that significantly changes our understanding of the impacts of climate change on early societies. According to the volcano eruptions that were associated with climate change disrupted the economic as well as political systems of ancient societies. The impacts of the climate change were unbearable to the people that would have prompted migration of people. This article will help in my understanding of some of the catastrophes associated with climate change in ancient societies. O'Neal, Michael J. “Migration and Population Movements in Ancient Egypt.” Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Ancient World, Facts On File, 2007. Ancient and Medieval History, online.infobase.com/HRC/Search/Details/226953?q=Climate Change and Migration ancient Egypt. Accessed 17 Oct. 2017. The article identifies the migrations recorded in the Ancient Egypt and their association to climate change. This article will be useful in my paper in identifying how the climate changes recorded during 3000 BCE period resulted in population migration in Ancient Egypt. Weiss, Barry. "The decline of Late Bronze Age civilization as a possible response to climatic change." Climatic Change 4.2 (1982): 173-198. The article hypothesizes that the decline of Late Bronze Age and the associated large scale migrations can be associated with climate change. The drought that ensued prompted people to relocate to other areas in search of more favorable locations. This article is essential in further understanding the impacts of drought and other related disasters attributed to climate change on ancient people. Primary source: a map of Ancient Egypt The map provides an overview of Egypt and the settlements that can be used to understand the impacts of climate change on Egyptian based on the location. Most of the settlements were located on River Nile and as a result, people located in these regions were directly affected by the floods that occurred as a result of climate change.
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