History Question

Two essays, one from Part 1 and one from Part 2. A reminder: an essay is not a single paragraph.

Part 1:

1. Compare and contrast the Paleolithic and the Neolithic eras.

2. “Mesopotamia was the world’s first civilization.” Discuss.

3. In your opinion, which civilization contributed the most to Western Civilization, Mesopotamia or Egypt?

4. “Jewish civilization was a revolutionary civilization.” How and how not?

Part 2:

1. How did geography influence Greek civilization?

2. The second millennium b.c. saw two civilizations dominating Greece and the Aegean. What were they and how did they differ?

3. Was Athens a democracy? How and how not.

4. What role did war play in Greek civilization? Give examples.

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