Knowledge / Understanding -Multiple Choice	/ 23
Thinking / Inquiry -Essay	/ 15
Application / Communication - Short Answer	/ 12
TOTAL / 50

CHW 3M1: World History to the 16^th Century

Ancient Greece and Rome Unit Test

PART C. ESSAY (Thinking / Inquiry) 15 marks

Answer any ONE (1) of the following questions in formal essay format (5 paragraphs). The essay must include a clear introduction, thesis, 3 sub-topics, evidence and a conclusion.

1. “Future ages will wonder at us as the present age wonders at us now.” ~ Pericles. Have the achievements and legacies of ancient Greece and Rome occurred as a result of change and innovation, or have these achievements been fostered by maintaining traditional ways and ideals? Please refer to any three of the following in ancient Greece and / or Rome: religion, government, laws, military tactics, trade, class structure, art / architecture, gender roles, education, wars or technology.

2. The political developments that occurred in ancient Greece and Rome in many ways provided the foundation for modern day government and laws. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the political systems of Athenian Democracy, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. According to history, which was the most stable?

Reminder of Proper Essay Format

1^st Paragraph - Introduction - background information - thesis -list 3 subtopics

2^nd Paragraph -introduce subtopic 1 -state evidence -give critical analysis of evidence and connect to thesis -transition to next section

3^rd Paragraph -introduce subtopic 2 -state evidence -give critical analysis of evidence and connect to thesis -transition to next section

4^th Paragraph -introduce subtopic 3 -state evidence -give critical analysis of evidence and connect to thesis -transition to next section

5^th Paragraph - Conclusion - restate thesis - restate 3 subtopics - positive and moral lesson

TEST ESSAY RUBRIC

Criteria	Level 4	Level 3	Level 2	Level 1
THESIS	Thesis is insightful, critical and clearly frames subtopics	Thesis is concise, argumentative and states subtopics in order	Thesis is vague; not all three subtopics relate to argument	Poor thesis; lack of framework or relation for subtopics
ARUGMENTS	Demonstrates exceptional insight and analysis into arguments	Analysis clearly indicates importance and significance of arguments	Lack of analysis and more elaboration and connection to thesis is needed	Severe lack of analysis or insight
EVIDENCE	All evidence is exceptional, accurate and always supports thesis	Most evidence is effective and accurate and supports thesis	Some errors in accuracy or poorly chosen evidence	Evidence is inaccurate and fails to support arguments
STRUCTURE	Essay uses structure in a natural and logical progression of ideas	Appropriate structure (intro, thesis, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion)	Some elements of structure are missing	Structure is used incorrectly
LANGUAGE	Exceptional use of language and vocabulary which enhances the arguments	Sound use of language conventions	Some spelling and grammatical errors	Essay is incoherent and spelling / grammar are weak