World history to 1600 essay questions

Answer the questions in the form of a well-organized, clearly argued, evidence-based, grammatical, multi-paragraph essay.

1. What evidence can be found to support the view that the idea of empire, including techniques for supporting imperial power, was diffused from a first true “empire” in Achaemenid Persia into Rome, Maurya India, and Qin China? Are you convinced by this evidence or do you think it is more likely that empire arose independently in all or some of these centers?

2. Compare and contrast the use of religion in political messaging in three of the following regions: The Nile Valley, the Olmec region of Mesoamerica, Persia, Anatolia, the Indo-Gangetic Plain, and China. How did rulers in each reason use religious messages (visual or written) to enhance their power? Cite specific examples of rulers and evidence.

3. From about the 6th century, the Mediterranean was divided into zones dominated by Greek Orthodoxy, Arabic Islam, and Latin Christianity. What features did these cultural zones share and what connections and/ or conflicts developed between them?

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Evolution of World History

Rise and Success of different Empires

Despite the political differences across different empires in history, it would be important to appreciate that the development and evolution of leadership in these regions was largely a result of influence from previously successful empires. Most importantly, one can note some striking similarities between the different empires, which serve as an important source of evidence on the relationships between them. For instance, it was common for emperors to not only remain satisfied with the regions that they controlled, but also make an effort to conquer other regions within their environment (Wimmer & Min, 2006).