Comparative+Essay+Topics

=Comparative Essay Topics=


 * Political
 * The dynasties of Egypt, China, and Persia all decline in power (ex. influence, control, wealth, stability) due to external and internal events, conflicts, and problems, either of natural or human origins. What causes an empire to fall? Are they the same things for all empires? If not, how are they different?
 * Fear was used in government by Egypt, China, and the Empires of the Ancient Near East (not just Persia). Why was fear being used? What were the empires trying to accomplish? How is it used differently in each empire? What were the results of using fear?
 * Religious
 * Nabonidus and Akenaten both try to change their peoples' religions dramatically. Why did these attempts not work? How do the two attempts differ?
 * Ma'at in Egyptian religion emphasized tradition; if tradition was not upheld, then disaster would befall the people. What other religions have similar aspects? How do these religions differ? (Big bonus question) Why does the emphasis on order and tradition reoccur throughout ancient civilizations all over the world, even when they are separated by huge natural boundaries?