Part A
The classical era saw the rise of many great empires, including the Han dynasty of China, the Gupta Empire of India, and the Aztec, Inca, and Maya Empires of the Americas. In the table, fill in the name of the classical empire associated with each achievement.
Part B
Consider the five civilizations you studied in this unit. Write a paragraph for each civilization. Each of your five paragraphs should address these points:
geographical location
time span of the civilization
important achievements
important leaders or rulers
end or decline
Part C
Think about the five civilizations and their accomplishments. Choose the one that you think is the most outstanding. Write a brief paragraph stating which civilization you think is the “best” and explain why you selected it.
Part D
Some advertisements may state opinions and some may make exaggerated claims. For the purpose of this activity, you will create an advertisement based on real facts. So make sure that your research is strong and well supported. Conduct further research if needed on the civilization you chose. Form at least three arguments that support the civilization as the "best." Make sure that you provide at least two sources to support your argument.
Part E
Next, you will make a positive factual statement about your civilization. You should use this statement in your final advertisement. Your statement can be a comparison to some other civilization. Whatever you do, make sure that your statement is based on facts.
Part F
In this part of the activity, you will select two images that will be part of your ad. Choose images that will capture the audience's attention. For example, you might use a portrait of a famous personality, an image of a building or object, or even a map. Click the Insert Image button to upload each image in the answer space.
Part G
Write a brief, one-paragraph summary describing the achievements of the civilization you selected. Use an exaggerated, enticing style in your writing. Make sure that it’s interesting and will grab the reader’s attention.
Part H
Write two testimonials for your civilization from real or fictional people.
Part I
Draft your advertisement using the images and text you created in the previous tasks. Select a font that is attractive, unusual, or bold. Make the text colorful and use different sizes. Your title text should grab your reader’s attention. Submit your completed advertisement to your teacher along with this activity.
Part J
With advertisements there is always the possibility that someone might challenge your claims. They might report you as advertising false information. So, you need to be prepared to defend your advertisement when the need arises. Write a paragraph defending your ad. Your paragraph should support the arguments made in your advertisement with strong evidence from reliable sources. Read these tips about how to write persuasively to make your argument as convincing as possible.