Below there are four sets of questions. I will choose three of the four on Wednesday. From each set you will choose one question to write about. So you will write a total of three paragraphs. You'll see that there are eleven questions below. But since you will be allowed to choose which question you answer in each set, you'll only need to prepare for four (one in each set).
You will be allowed to use your Cornoutlines with the paragraphs deleted for this test. Please print them out and bring them to class. Computers will have to be turned off during the test.
1: Choose one of the following questions to answer.
In the 7th century CE and the centuries that followed Islam became a major force in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Write a paragraph in which you explain why but focus only on economic factors.
In the 7th century CE and the centuries that followed Islam became a major force in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Write a paragraph in which you explain why but focus only on political factors.
In the 7th century CE and the centuries that followed Islam became a major force in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Write a paragraph in which you explain why but focus only on social factors.
2: Choose one of the following questions to answer.
What were the effects of the spice trade in Europe, Asia, and Africa? Focus on the time period from 500 CE to 1500 CE.
What were the effects of the Black Death in Europe, Asia, and Africa? Focus on the time period from 500 CE to 1400 CE.
What were the effects of the Crusades in Europe, Asia, and Africa? Focus on the time period from 500 CE to 1400 CE.
3: Choose one of the following questions to answer.
What were the causes of the Mongol conquests?
What were the effects of the Mongol conquests?
4: Choose one of the following questions to answer.
What were the effects of trade along the silk road?
What were the effects of the Indian Ocean trade?
What is Southernization and why is it important?