WORLD HISTORY SEMESTER RESEARCH
During the course of this semester you will be researching, collaborating, and compiling your
findings regarding empires /civilizations. During quarter one- you will be developed some
beginning research, which will be further developed and presented during quarter 2.
The guiding questions for this semester will need to be addressd:
 What factors helped to allow the development of this civilization/empire?
 What factors contributed/ or led to the demise of this civilization/empire?
 Be able to describe/explain the structure of this civilization, remembering
the five themes of the social studies(geography, culture/society, economics,
political/governmental structures, and history and achievements), and the
essential components of a civilization:
*Advanced cities, *Complex institutions, *Writing, *Specialization
and workers,*Advanced Technology
How will you present your information and findings?
Each group will be creating a “book: on their civilization/empire. The “book” must be original,
created by group members, and be a collaborative effort. You must include a correctly cited
summary of sources used. You will be required to use a minimum of 5 sources. You many use 3
online reference sources that are reputable, factual and approved by the instructor. You must also
use two sources which are not online. We will have some class time devoted to working on these
projects; however it is ultimately the responsibility of you and your partner(s) to complete the
necessary work and to work towards its completion. I would refer you all to the guidelines of this
class that you received the first day-if you are not present on the day of presentation I will expect
you to email me or your fellow partner(s) with this necessary information before the presentation.
Each member of the group will be accountable and responsible for a specific section. It is expected
that each member will be fulfilling their responsibility, so grading will be on an individual basis, not
group. There will be a group grade only on collaboration.
Due dates:
Part one: You will have developed a list of who is responsible for what, have located several
reliable sources to assist you, and have done a rough draft of what you plan to present. This is due
on Thurs. Nov. 1.
Part two will be the completed “book”. It will be due on Thurs, Dec. 6.
The following graph shows areas to consider. If you have an idea not shown, feel free to discuss it
with the instructor. You may only proceed once approval has been given.
Region
Asia
China/Manchuria,
Han
Korea
Japan
Mongolia
Middle East
Syria
Africa
Morocco
Europe
Germany
America’s
Ecuador
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Nigeria
Ethiopia
So. Africa
Congo
Algeria
Austria
Spain
France
Norway
Ireland
Russia
Mexico
Peru
Brazil
Argentina
Alaska
To assist you I will be breaking down some key points by theme to help guide you. Use these as a
springboard to develop and expand your research.
By today, you will have a group assigned, have chosen a region and area to explore and have
assigned roles on who will be doing what. This will be submitted to the instructor. Any changes
made by the group will need to be communicated to the instructor prior to the completion.