Western civilization
The final exam is to answer the ONE of the two open ended questions below. Answers must be supported by information from your textbook, you may also use academic publications or newspapers – No other sources are acceptable! Cite your sources both in text and at the end of your paper. Plagiarism will result in a zero for the paper.
Your answer should be a minimum of 2 pages. Think about the big picture and the kinds of things that shape history and the world. Your grade will be based on your ability to write a thoughtful, coherent and well supported argument for whichever question you choose to answer.
Western civilization was mainly built on Judeo-Christian, Greco-Roman cultures, blended with all the cultures and peoples that settled, traded with, or conquered Europe in the past 2500 years. You have spent the semester reading, writing and discussing the people, events and ideas that shaped Western Civilization. What do you think are the 5 most pivotal people, events and/or ideas that shaped Western Civilization? Clearly describe your examples and explain your points using the textbook to help support your argument.
It is often said that those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Think about some of the major problems people faced in the past. Outline those in your paper and address the ways, successful or not that people dealt with them. Are these problems we still face, if so, where and how? Based on what you have studied this semester, what lessons can we learn from the past? Are there mistakes we seemed doomed to repeat or is the past too different and distinct to offer lessons for the modern day? Clearly explain and support your argument.
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