Explain how primary characteristics (political, cultural, and geographical features) of the first empires (Greece, Rome, Persia, and China) contributed to the establishment and rise of these societies.

Explain how primary characteristics (political, cultural, and geographical features) of the first empires (Greece, Rome, Persia, and China) contributed to the establishment and rise of these societies.

1. Discuss the impact of one geographical factor on each of the empires selected in part A (suggested length of 23 paragraphs).

B. Describe two unique cultural characteristics for each of the empires you selected in part A (suggested length of 23 paragraphs).

C. Describe changes in one of the chosen empires from part A by doing the following (suggested length of 23 paragraphs):

1. Identify two major leaders of the chosen empire.

a. Discuss one significant contribution for each of the major leaders you identified in part C1.

2. Explain the methods used by the chosen empire to expand its territory and power.

3. Analyze how your chosen empires political structures changed over time.

D. Provide acknowledgement of source information, using in-text citations and references, for quoted, paraphrased, or summarized content.

1. Include the following information when providing source references:

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date

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location of information (e.g., publisher, journal, or website URL)

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