EXTRA CREDIT ESSAY

(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”

(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and

argument; to present in some detail”

Part II

THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION

Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the task below, and a conclusion.

Theme: Culture and Intellectual Life

Intellectuals, philosophers, and leaders have often recorded their ideas in written

works. These ideas have been used throughout history to guide societies and

influence the course of national and regional development.

Task:

Select two intellectuals, philosophers, and/or leaders and a writing associated

with that person and for each

• Describe the historical circumstances surrounding this writing

• Describe a main idea found in this writing

• Discuss how this idea has influenced the development of a nation or region

You may use any intellectuals, philosophers, or leaders from your study of global history.

Some suggestions you might wish to consider include:

Martin Luther—Ninety-five Theses

John Locke—Two Treatises on Government

Karl Marx—Communist Manifesto

Adolf Hitler—Mein Kampf

Mao Zedong—Little Red Book