Using Merry E. Weisner-Hanks, et al., A History of World Societies, Volume 1: To 1600, 12th
edition answer the prompt in no more than 750 words.
*Discuss the social, cultural, and political consequences of the unification of China under the Qin and Han Dynasties. Which of these dynasties was more influential on Chinese cultural identity going forward and why?*
Your answer will be assessed through the following criteria:
Identify the textbook chapter, source reader selections, and relevant supplemental websites that you consulted. (10 points)
Completely answer the question, demonstrating an awareness of at least one broader module theme in your response. (20 points)
Identify and discuss the relevance to the prompt of at least one piece of primary source evidence that the textbook, the source reader, or relevant websites use in their discussion of the material. (20 points)
Do you agree with the textbook chapter’s basic interpretations of the issues in question? Why or why not? You must include specific examples from at least two separate sections of the relevant textbook chapter; this can include additional primary source documents. (20 points)
Assess the History of World Societies’ use of primary source evidence in discussing your chosen prompt. Did the textbook use the primary sources fairly and effectively? Why or why not? (20 points)