Monumental architecture Write an 800 word essay with the resources from the link. here is a list of.

Monumental architecture

 

Write an 800 word essay with the resources from the link. here is a list of course materials from this week and how to cite them.

 

Question 1 (25 points)
Compare and contrast three of the following four case studies of monumental architecture discussed this week: (Old Kingdom Egypt); Xianyang (Qin Dynasty China), Stonehenge (Neolithic/Copper Age Britain), and Moai (Rapa Nui). In your discussion of each case study, describe the monuments, explain how they fit into or follow from existing monumental architecture traditions in the region, and examine the social contexts of their construction and use.

Question 2 (20 points)

Discuss the role of trade and exchange in two of the case studies discussed this week. One of your case studies must be the Malian Empire or the Swahili Coast (you can also choose both as your two case studies). How did local, regional, and interregional trade influence the economies, architecture, material culture, and/or other characteristics of the societies?

Rubric

 

Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Discussion of Case Study 1 (inclusion of description of monuments, of existing monument traditions, social context of monument)

Full Marks

3.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
3.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Discussion of Case Study 2 (inclusion of description of monuments, of existing monument traditions, social context of monument)

Full Marks

3.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
3.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Discussion of Case Study 3 (inclusion of description of monuments, of existing monument traditions, social context of monument)

Full Marks

3.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
3.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Engagement with and depth of understanding of course material (presentation of major themes and arguments, knowledge of lecture and reading content)

Full Marks

7.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
7.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Use of supporting data and specific examples to illustrate points

Full Marks

6.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
6.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Writing quality (clean submission with no spelling or grammar errors, well-structured essay, proper use of citation)

Full Marks

3.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
3.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Discussion of African Case Study (Mali or Swahili Coast) (discussion includes consideration of different kinds of trade routes -e.g., local and interregional- and consideration of multiple ways trade influenced or affected society)

Full Marks

3.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
3.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Discussion of Case Study 2 (discussion includes consideration of different kinds of trade routes -e.g., local and interregional- and consideration of multiple ways trade influenced or affected society)

Full Marks

3.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
3.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Engagement with and depth of understanding of course material (presentation of major themes and arguments, knowledge of lecture and reading content

Full Marks

6.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
6.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Use of supporting data and specific examples to illustrate points

Full Marks

6.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
6.0pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ2: Writing quality (clean submission with no spelling or grammar errors, well-structured essay, proper use of citation)

Full Marks

2.0pts
No Marks

0.0pts
2.0pts

Total Points: 45.0

 

 

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