ANALYZING ESSAY PROMPTS

How democratic were the societies of Ancient Athens and Rome? Compare and contrast each civilization and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each democracy.

Stance = how democratic? Very, somewhat, not at all

BODY PARAGRAPH IDEAS: 1st Body P = Athens 2nd Body P = Rome 3rd Body P = Both

OR 1ST Body P = examples of D in both 2nd Body P = women in both 3rd Body P = slaves, others in both

Analyze the similarities and differences in Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman views of law and duties of the individual.

Stance = expectations of each society OR how similar/how different

BODY PARAGRAPH IDEAS: 1st Body P = Jewish Laws 2nd Body P = Christian Laws 3rd Body P = Greece 4th Body P = Roman Laws

OR 1st Body P = Similarities and/or diffs 2nd Body P = Similarities and/or diffs 3rd Body P = Similarities and/or diffs

What are the most important contributions made by the ancient Greeks and Romans to government and law and what lasting effects are there from them today?

Stance = how important were the contributions

BODY PARAGRAPH IDEAS: 1st Body P = Examples from Greeks (Gov’t, laws, today) 2nd Body P = Examples from Romans (Gov’t, laws, today) 3rd Body P = Examples from both (Gov’t, laws, today)

OR 1st Body P = Government of G and R 2nd Body P = Laws of G and R 3rd Body P = lasting effects today of G and R

HONORS OPTION: Is democracy the best form of government? Using arguments from Plato and Aristotle, examples from Athens and the Roman Republic and modern historical events, defend your answer.

Stance = is democracy the best form?

BODY PARAGRAPH IDEAS: 1ST Body P = Plato & Aristotle 2nd Body P = Ancient Athens 3rd Body P = Roman Rep 4th Body P = modern examples

OR 1st Body P = Dem Ex (+ or -) 2nd Body P = Dem Ex(+ or -) 3rd Body P = Dem Ex (+ or -) 4th Body P = Dem Ex (+ or -)