THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several
paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.
Theme: Geography
Geographic features can positively or negatively affect the
development of a nation or region.
Task:
Select one geographic feature from your study of global history.
• Explain how this geographic feature has had an effect on the
historical development of two nations or regions.
Be sure to include specific historical examples in your essay .
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You may use any geographic feature from your study of global history. Some
suggestions you might wish to consider include: river valley, mountain, desert, island,
rain forest, and climate. Do not use the United States in your answer.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
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NOTE: The rubric (scoring criteria) for this essay appears on the next page.
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Reproduced from the June 200 I Global History and Geography Regents Exam
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