Early World History

Paper 2- Argumentative Essay on Influence of Monotheism

 

Question: Why did monotheistic cults spread so widely and rapidly across the globe in the first Millennia?

 Purpose

Knowledge:

After doing this assignment you will have a clear understanding of the influence of evangelical and monotheistic religions on the world and the complicated nature of the interplay between these religions.

Skills:

After doing this assignment you should be able to:

• Synthesize multiple sources to concisely create an effective argument.
• Use evidence from both primary and secondary sources to prove your argument.
• Analyze material based on historical context.
• NOTE= remember this is a history course, not a literature course.  
  

 

Task

1. Read Ibn Battuta: Travels in Asia & Africa       (Primary Source)
   
2. Read all the textbook readings through Central Asia (ch. 11)  (Secondary Source)
3. Write 2 essays that put forth the same argument answering the following question:
1. -(50%)- Format 1 =  350-500 word essay
2. -(50%)- Format 2 =  150-200 word essay

 
Based on ALL your new found knowledge of the era and using "Ibn Battuta: Travels", make an argument explaining why monotheistic cults, such as Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, spread so widely and rapidly across the globe in the first millennia?

(You may take any stance you want, but your argument must be original and well proven.)

 

 Tips

• The documents are evidence.  They should be used along with other evidence to prove your argument.   It is NOT the subject of the paper.
• Remember this is a history course, not a literature course.

Submission instructions/Requirements (Failure to follow any of these will result in grade deductions)

-Submit paper as an attachment in the assignment box of Canvas before the due date and time.

-Must be in one of the following formats:    doc, docx, or pdf

-You must  use Footnotes for all information except that which comes from your own mind.

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-Most follow the formatting outlined on the syllabus and Kinch’s Writing Guide.
-Required Format:     -12pt.  font /Calibri / 1 in. margins / Double spaced

 

Criteria

You will be assessed on your ability to analyze the historical era to develop, set forth, and prove your argument using primary and secondary sources effectively.