Homework: Expansion and Isolationism in Eurasia
A eulogy is a speech or written work that praises a person or thing, especially a deceased person.
Decide which empire in this lesson you think was the most impressive. Create a eulogy praising the empire.
Your eulogy must:
a. Contain references to how each of the five types of factors (military, cultural, political, economic, and social) helped the empire rise and thrive.
b. Sorrowfully explain two reasons why the empire declined
c. Include at least one illustration and other appropriate decorative touches.
Task
Exploring the Essential Question: How did approaches to cultural interaction shape empires in Eurasia?
The way empires responded to outside powers affected their rise and decline. Some empires decided to embrace outside ideas and cultures. Others tried to isolate themselves from foreign influences.
Suppose you are an adviser to an emperor. The emperor is trying to decide whether to focus his attention on contact with other cultures or to look inward and increase his country's isolation. Write a letter to the emperor in which you examine the pros and cons of each position and decide what to advise him.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.