Persian Empire in the Iron Age
Directions: Below are five hints of possible subjects for essay questions on the midterm exam. Four of these subjects will become questions on the midterm, of which you must answer 2 in essay format, similar to your discussion posts. Your answers need to include information discussed in class from lectures, films and/or textbooks readings with specific examples provided. The midterm will be available from Monday, 2/25 at 12:00am – Sunday, 3/3 at 11:59pm on Canvas. Once you begin the exam, you will have 3 hours to complete your 2 essay responses. The exam will be open note and open book, but I strongly recommend you review your materials ahead of time.[unique_solution]
- Topic: Persian Empire in the Iron Age: Review why the Persian Empire was able to survive for 200 years during the Iron Age.
- Topic: Athens and Sparta: Review the different cultures of Athens and Sparta and the conflict between them.
- Topic: Roman Republic: Review the main individuals involved in the change in Roman government from a Republic to an Empire and how leadership transformed as a result.
- Topic: Decline of the Roman Empire: Review Christianity and the Barbarian invasions and how the Roman empire declined.
- Topic: Byzantine Empire: Review the leadership and impact of Justinian.
- Topic: Persian Empire in the Iron Age: Review why the Persian Empire was able to survive for 200 years during the Iron Age.
- Topic: Athens and Sparta: Review the different cultures of Athens and Sparta and the conflict between them.
- Topic: Roman Republic: Review the main individuals involved in the change in Roman government from a Republic to an Empire and how leadership transformed as a result.
- Topic: Decline of the Roman Empire: Review Christianity and the Barbarian invasions and how the Roman empire declined.
- Topic: Byzantine Empire: Review the leadership and impact of Justinian.