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| | 3. There are several tables in the lecture containing various estimated dates. Pick one of those estimated dates and explain either why it surprises you, why you think it may be wrong, or why you know it is correct. | | 3. There are several tables in the lecture containing various estimated dates. Pick one of those estimated dates and explain either why it surprises you, why you think it may be wrong, or why you know it is correct. |
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| − | 4. Either write an essay of at least 150 words in length on any aspect of the lecture, or add or fill in 3 important terms from the lecture for the Study Guide at the link above (and mention in your homework which three terms you picked). | + | 4. Either write an essay of at least 150 words in length on any aspect of the lecture, or add or fill in 3 important terms from the lecture for the Study Guide at the link above (mention in your homework which three terms you picked). |
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| − | == Honors Questions == | + | === Honors Questions === |
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| − | 5. Write a longer essay (500 words rather than 150 words) in your answer to question 4, or add or fill in 6 important terms from the lecture for the Study Guide at the link above (and mention in your homework which six terms you picked). | + | 5. Write a longer essay (500 words rather than 150 words) in your answer to question 4, or add or fill in 6 important terms from the lecture for the Study Guide at the link above. |
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| | 6. Which matters most to the success of an ancient empire: its technology, its laws, its language, or its geography? Explain, with specific examples. | | 6. Which matters most to the success of an ancient empire: its technology, its laws, its language, or its geography? Explain, with specific examples. |
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| − | == Extra Credit (regular or honors) == | + | === Extra Credit (regular or Honors) === |
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| | 7. What is your favorite mystery about the ancient world, and what do you think explains it? Some suggested possibilities include: | | 7. What is your favorite mystery about the ancient world, and what do you think explains it? Some suggested possibilities include: |