Guided Essay
For this assignment, you will write a guided essay on one of the following topics. Use the McClellan and Dorn text as your starting point and effectively use at least one other scholarly source.
PICK One of the three Topics here!
A) How did the concept of deduction set ancient Greek mathematics apart from ancient Egyptian mathematics? Discuss specific mathematical principles known to each civilization.
B) How did the medieval Islamic civilization become a world leader in science in its time? How did it integrate science into its institutions? Your answers should include a discussion of how Islam, the religion, influenced scientific institutions and research in the medieval Islamic civilization.
C) How did the Chinese government influence the development of Chinese technology and science during the period roughly from 1600 BCE to 1644 CE? How did Confucianism do the same? Your answer should discuss specific Chinese technological and scientific innovations made during this period, including the lack of a Scientific Revolution in China.
Guided Essay:
1. Start with an introduction: this should be at least 3-5 sentences that summarize the main idea behind your essay. You will identify which topic you selected and make your main point.
2. Next you move into the body of your essay. Here you will write at least 3 paragraphs that outline specific evidence supporting your main point.
3. Finally, wrap it all up in a nice conclusion. This will be at least 3-5 sentences that summarizes your main point and evidence. Do not just repeat your introduction or use exact sentences from your body paragraphs.
4. Finish with references! Ideally APA formatting
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