In class Blue Book essay exam, need write at least one full page for each questions, answer the questions and write a small essay seprately eight questions. So eight questions total eight full pages, no reference page, it is history class questions.
1. While studying the social, cultural, and economic characteristics of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, North India, China, and the Aegean region. Compare and contrast the Mesopotamians and Egyptians in regards to their world-view (religions.) What factors help to explain any differences that might have existed between the two? (Chapters 2 and 3)
2. Learn how the concept of the Mandate of Heaven became part of the political rationale for every dynasty from the Zhou to the 20th century in China. Make sure you understand the, Dynastic Cycle in China, basic principles of Confucianism and how they are linked to the concept of the Mandate of Heaven. (Class Lecture & Chapter 5, also class lecture and chapter 8 for Confucius tenants.)
3. Explain why democracy occurred in Greece, particularly in Athens, and not any other places in the ancient world. Make sure you compare and contrast the ancient Athenian and Spartan cultures, including their upbringings. (Class Lecture, Critical thinking question, and Chapter 10)
4. How did the Achaemenid state rule over a long period of time? What were the main aspects of government control that enhanced the power base? What was the role of the Zoroastrian religion in this development? (Documentary movie and Chapter 7)
5. Learn all about Hinduism and Caste system and discuss why the Caste system only occurred in India, but no other places in ancient world. (Class Lecture, Critical thinking question, and Chapters 4 & 9)
6. Discuss the role that Qin Shihuangdi played in the unification of China. What were some of his main achievements and the foundations of his political philosophy? (Class Lecture & Chapter 8)
7. Learn about which factors contributed to the economic productivity and prosperity (inventions and manufacturing) of the Chinese during the Han Dynasty. Also explain what factors caused the economic and social difficulties during this period. (Class Lecture and Chapter 8)
8. Learn first the richness and complexity of the Olmec and the Mayan civilizations in terms of politics and economy, then study about their accomplishments in economy, writing, astronomy and math. (Chapter 6)
