write essays (about five paragraphs each) on three topics below.
1: Economies. Compare and contrast the economic devleopment in three regions, such as Mesoamerica, India or Oceania. Tell how the economies changed over time. How did new inventions, agricultural techniques/productivity, and business practices change these regions?
2: Cultural Awareness. Discuss what you have learned about three of the cultures we have studied in this class. What were the roots of these cultures and how did they develop over time? From studying these cultures, what insights do you get about your own culture?
3: Comparative Cultures. Compare the cultural development of two societies, in two different parts of the world. Discuss how factors such as family, gender, religion, or community life, played a role in their histories. How are these societies similar to our own society today?
