I’m working on a writing question and need an explanation to help me study.For this exam, you need to answer THREE of the essay questions given below. Each answer should be 300-400 words long (with a maximum of 500 words per answer). The exam is open book and open note. The expectation is that you will base your answer on course content and draw on (and properly cite) course materials in your answers; instructions on citation can be found at the base of this exam. Answers that do not draw on course content will receive lower scores.
CHOOSE THREE OUT OF THESE FOUR QUESTIONS TO ANSWERDescribe the development of farming and pastoralism in Egypt and greater North Africa prior to Naqada I. What kinds of domesticated resources were used at different times and in different places? What kinds of archaeological sites have archaeologists found?
Compare and contrast mortuary practices in the Badarian, Naqada I and Naqada II periods. How do the practices in each period reflect society at that time?
Describe the unification of Ancient Egypt that took place over the course of Naqada II and Naqada III. What continuities and transformations occurred in symbols, economic and political practices during these periods?
Compare and contrast the different pyramid complexes and royal monuments built during the Old Kingdom. How do these represent the changing legitimizations of kingly power? How do they reflect changes in the nature of Egyptian society?
CitationExams should use author-date parenthetical citations. If you are unfamiliar with this format, you can learn about it here https://researchguides.uoregon.edu/citing-plagiarism/apaLinks to an external site.. You do not need to append a bibliography to your exam as the course syllabus serves as the bibliography for work completed in this class. If you wish to cite a lecture, you may cite them using the course number and lecture number like so (342 L2) representing Anth 342, Lecture 2. To cite a discussion section, use (342 D1) representing Anth 342 Discussion 1. RubricExam RubricExam RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension and Analysis of Primary ThemesDoes the answer accurately characterize the major themes or points on this topic from the readings, lecture, and section? Does the answer demonstrate critical engagement with course content? Does the answer fully address all components of the question?10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Supporting EvidenceDoes the answer use supporting details and specific examples to support your argument? Are the chosen examples accurate, appropriate, and relevant? Does the answer draw on examples from readings as well as in-class content?10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and OrganizationDoes the answer have a clear central argument? Is the answer organized in a logical and thoughtful fashion? Is the flow of ideas from one sentence to the next easy for the reader to follow?3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Writing StyleDoes the answer exhibit polished writing with almost no syntax/grammar errors or typos? Is the answer properly cited?3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension and Analysis of Primary ThemesDoes the answer accurately characterize the major themes or points on this topic from the readings, lecture, and section? Does the answer demonstrate critical engagement with course content? Does the answer fully address all components of the question?10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Supporting EvidenceDoes the answer use supporting details and specific examples to support your argument? Are the chosen examples accurate, appropriate, and relevant? Does the answer draw on examples from readings as well as in-class content?10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and OrganizationDoes the answer have a clear central argument? Is the answer organized in a logical and thoughtful fashion? Is the flow of ideas from one sentence to the next easy for the reader to follow?3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Writing StyleDoes the answer exhibit polished writing with almost no syntax/grammar errors or typos? Is the answer properly cited?3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComprehension and Analysis of Primary ThemesDoes the answer accurately characterize the major themes or points on this topic from the readings, lecture, and section? Does the answer demonstrate critical engagement with course content? Does the answer fully address all components of the question?10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Supporting EvidenceDoes the answer use supporting details and specific examples to support your argument? Are the chosen examples accurate, appropriate, and relevant? Does the answer draw on examples from readings as well as in-class content?10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStructure and OrganizationDoes the answer have a clear central argument? Is the answer organized in a logical and thoughtful fashion? Is the flow of ideas from one sentence to the next easy for the reader to follow?3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCitation and Writing StyleDoes the answer exhibit polished writing with almost no syntax/grammar errors or typos? Is the answer properly cited?3 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSubmission PointsCompleted exam submitted2 ptsTotal Points: 80
