An essay that will identify some of the ancient cultures and civilizations learned about in the class Major eras covered include Mesopotamia, Egypt, China’s Han and Tang Dynasties, India’s Gupta Empire, Japan’s Nara Period, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome (at least two of them) and find parallels with today’s social conditions. For instance, the LGBTQ movement, women’s rights (e.g., the fight against sexual harassment), Black Lives Matter and protests against police brutality (e.g., NFL players’ protests), wars, etc.
Analyze the differences and similarities of past and present and explain what is happening today. In this essay, you must demonstrate your knowledge of Ancient Civilizations, as learned throughout the quarter.
Craft an introduction that gives your reader the WHAT and the WHY
What! What are you writing about? Your introduction will include information about specific civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamia, The Roman Empire, China, India, etc.)
Why! Why are these civilizations good representations of the social issues you will be discussing in the paper?
Sign off with a Strong Conclusion: Use your conclusion to revisit what you have illustrated throughout your paper about the significance of specific cultures (civilizations) and today’s issues, which can teach us about life.