Theme #7 Culture and Intellectual Life
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
In developing your answer to the Thematic Essay, be sure to keep these general definitions in
mind:
(a) Explain means “ to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or
causes of; to show the logical development or relationships of;
(b) Describe means “ to illustrate something in words or to tell about”
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several body paragraphs
addressing the task below, and a conclusion
Theme: Culture and Intellectual Life
Throughout history, many cultures have experienced a Golden Age when great advances were made
in a variety of different fields. These cultures developed new patterns of thought that have shaped
global history.
Task:
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Choose two different cultures that experienced a Golden Age
For each Golden Age;
-Describe specific achievements of each culture identified
-Explain how these achievements influenced Global History
You may use any example from your study of Global History. Some suggestions that you
may wish to consider include; Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Islamic civilizations, Gupta
Dynasty in India, the Tang Dynasty in China and the Renaissance in Europe
You are not limited to these suggestions.