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Examples of World History Thesis StatementsAncient Chinese CivilizationTime period?????Examine the TextbookSqueeze out 4 interesting sub topic areas about________Choose 3 sub topic areasAncient Chinese CivilizationTime periodBuilt Great WallInvented Gun PowderCreated the AbacusInvention of paper for writing instead of woodThe ancient culture of ____ (name culture) ______ contributed to world history because they developed __(name a historical development)__, ___(name another historical development)__, __(name a last historical development)__.Thesis Statement:The ancient culture of China contributed to world history because they built the Great Wall, invented gunpowder, and created the abacus. Ancient Egyptian Civilization????Examine TextbookSqueeze out 4 interesting sub topic areas about________Choose 3 sub topic areasAncient Egyptian CivilizationTime periodInvented new ways for farmingShaduf andIrrigation CanalsInvented Papyrusfor WritingFigured out how to mummify bodiesBuiltthePyramidsThe ancient culture of ____ (name culture) ______ contributed to world history because they developed __(name a historical development)__, ___(name another historical development)__, __(name a last historical development)__.Thesis Statement: The ancient civilization of Egypt contributed to world history because they developed new inventions for farming, invented papyrus paper for writing, and they figured out how to mummify bodies. Ancient Weapons????Examine TextbookSqueeze out 4 interesting sub topic areas about________Choose 3 sub topic areasAncient WeaponsPeople used StonesPeople used spearsPeople developed metal swordsPeople use the bow and arrow______, _________, and ________ were three important weapons that were used to help the ancient cultures develop.Thesis Statement: Weapons such as the spear, the metal sword, and the bow and arrow helped the Neanderthals, the Qin Dynasty of Asia, and the Egyptians develop their civilizations.Ancient Greek Civilization????Examine the TextbookSqueeze out 4 interesting sub topic areas about________Choose 3 sub topic areasAncient Greek CivilizationDeveloped City-statesDirect governmentUsed Phalanx military formationTime period famous for philosophers and scientistsCreated comedies and tragedies for audiences The ancient culture of ____ (name culture) ______ contributed to world history because they developed __(name a historical development)__, ___(name another historical development)__, __(name a last historical development)__.Thesis Statement: The ancient culture of Greece contributed to world history because they developed city-states, used the phalanx military formations, and created comedies and tragedies for audiences. Other Examples of planning Thesis Statements:Ancient Mongols created one of the largest empires in ancient history and were considered to be brutal fightersMongolsDominated Europe and AsiaMongols were lead by the great Genghis KahnMongols were highly disciplined and masters with the bow and arrow on horsebackMongols intimidated people by brutally attacking villages Thesis Statement:The Mongol warriors created one of the largest empires in ancient history, and were considered to be brutal fighters because they dominated Europe and Asia, were lead by the great Genghis Kahn, and were highly trained masters with the bow and arrow on horseback.Ancient Rome was a ferocious civilizationHadBrutal gladiator fights in theColiseumBuilt created Roman LegionsInvaded lands of other people to build the Roman EmpireConstantine was a History MakerThesis Statement: Ancient Rome was a ferocious civilization because they had brutal gladiator fights in the Coliseum, they developed a Roman Legion, and they invaded other lands to build the Roman Empire.Marco Polo Famous important influentialTraveled to Cathy(China)Met Kublai Khan and learned ChineseBecame an envoy or ambassador for Kublai KhanExcited other people to travel to Cathy (China)Thesis Statement: Marco Polo was an influential person in World History because he traveled to Cathy, met Kublai Khan, and excited other people to travel to Cathy. Genghis Khan was one of the greatest leaders in ancient world historyWas a great rulerLead one of the largest armies of all timeWas a great conquerorTook over many lands and built a huge empire Thesis Statement:Genghis Khan was one of the greatest leaders in ancient world history because he was a great ruler, he led one of the largest armies of all time, and he took over many lands and built a huge empire. The Inca civilization was the greatest in ancient history becauseThey developed superior bronze weaponsThey create Machu-PicchuThey created the Incan calendar that divided the year into 12 monthsInvented hanging bridges Thesis Statement:The Incan civilization was the greatest in ancient history because they developed bronze weapons, created Machu-Picchu, and created the Incan calendar.The Fertile Crescent was an important area in ancient world history becauseThe people developed governmentDeveloped written languageDeveloped a religionDeveloped farming Thesis Statement:The Fertile Crescent was an important area in ancient world history because the people living there developed a government, developed written language, and invented farming techniques.The Nile River was an important area in ancient world history becauseThe river influenced transportationInfluenced the types of pottery they createdThe river influenced the development of religionInfluenced farming methods Thesis Statement:The Nile River was important in ancient world history because the river influenced developments in transportation, influenced the development of religion and the creation of gods, and influenced farming methods. ................
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