Assignment: Cultural Comparison Paper
The cultural comparison paper compares three civilizations of the student's choosing. This paper must be 600 words in length.
Directions:
A student will pick any three civilizations covered in this class. Students will compare and contrast all three civilizations in terms of the following:
o Social and Cultural: Examine everyday activities, social order, and classes within the culture. (Example: how were women represented and treated in each culture?)
o Political and Economic: What were their political structures like? What were their economies like? (Example: how did their political organizations differ?)
o Diplomatic and Military: How much influence over the world did they have? How did they interact with their neighbors? (Example: Were there major wars during their histories? Were they conquerors? Were they conquered? )
You can compare and contrast other themes within the three cultures you looked at as well; however, students must cover these themes in their essay.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.