World Culture Assignment Due by Sunday 1/28/18

    

        

Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen.   Use the attached file to go by and complete assignment.

    

 Topic Choices

1. There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed.  Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery which is still being debated. 

2.  No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban Mayan civilization, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives to explain the relatively abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization.

3. Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of murder, or something else? 

3. Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several theories have been advanced to explain its demise, including speculations associating it with mythical Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan Civilization’s decline? 

4. Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East Africa. Since the builders and occupants left no written records, several theories have developed as to the identity of its builders and the functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense? 

5. The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and construction details were to be kept secret. What was the emperors purpose for such an elaborate, secret burial place? 

Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you: Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a brief summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory  such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc. After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your part. Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3] sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA style format. Both in-text citations and a References list are required. Citations and references must follow APA style format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for guidance).Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. For our purposes, you may omit any abstract page. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes. Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context. Examine the influences of intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions. Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the Renaissance Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures. Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.

Running

Head:

Ancient Mysteries

Ancient Mysteries

First Last Name

Dr. Darryl Claybon

HUM111

October 23,

2017

Your Topic

The Mystery

The mystery is

Two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories

The first theory is by Dr. ____________ . He/She says

Another study published by Dr._______________ She/he explains it this

The Most Plausible Theory

The theory by is the best to me.

The first reason is because

The second reason is

Conclusion

The two things I learned while researching this paper is

References (These are examples, replace with your own)

Example.: BBC History Magazine. January 25, 2016. What Killed Tutankhamun? Retrieved from:

www.historyextra.com/article/premium/histor-essay-ehat-killed-Tutankhamun

July 29,

2017

Example: Reardon, Patrick. May 6, 1998. Was King Tut Murdered? Retrieved from:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1998-05-06/features/9805060303_1_tutankhamen-aye-

pharaoh July 29, 2017

Example: Sayre, H. M. (08/2014). The Humanities: Culture, Continuity and Change, Volume I, 3rd

Edition. [Strayer University Bookshelf]. Retrieved from

https://strayer.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781323262153/

Example: Sayre, H. (2015). The humanities culture continuity and change. The Medieval World and the Shaping of
Culture, 3rd 394