World History Final Exam
Semester 1 Essay Questions
You may choose one essay from each category to write about. Your essay should be five paragraphs and
well thought out and developed.
Economics
From ancient civilizations through the Age of
Exploration, discuss the economic reasons for war.
You must cite and expand upon three different
factors using specific examples from this time
period.
Migration Waves and Cultural Development
From ancient civilizations through the Age of
Exploration, how have movements of
people/migrations affected cultural development in
different areas? You must cite and expand upon 3
different factors using specific examples with this
time period.
“Oppression and Resistance”
From the beginnings of civilization through the
Renaissance, cite three examples within that time
period in which people were oppressed and resisted.
For the three specific examples, be sure to include
the context of that oppression (what was being done
to them, how were they exploited, and/or describe
their treatment). Also include their specific actions
as they resisted that oppression in each scenario.
Democracy
Trace the development of democratic institutions
from ancient times through the Renaissance. Please
be sure to include at least three examples of
democratic institutions and elaborate on their
development.
Religion
From ancient civilizations to the Reformation cite 3
examples that describe conflicts that exist and come
into play because of differing religious beliefs. Be
sure to include examples from the settlement of
villages and cities. For example: from the
development and expansion of at least 3
civilizations.