ESSAY TOPICS
- Alexander the Great
- Ancient Persia
- The Etruscans and Early Rome
- The First Two Punic Wars
- Julius Caesar
- Pompeii
- Roman Women
ESSAY
Describe the rise of Alexander the Great and his invasion of Persia. At a minimum include the battles of Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela and Hyphasis. Include Alexander's conquest of Egypt and his founding of Alexandria. Include DariusIII, Bessus, Sogdiana and Roxane.
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Describe the rise of the Etruscans and Early Roman Society. At a minimum include summaries of the Etruscan society, Etruscan women, Etruscan burial methods, the Itali, Romulusand Remus, Lucius Tarquinis, Sextus and Lucretis,Patricians and F Plebeians, the fall of Veil, the Roman Republican government
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Describe the first two Punic Wars. At a minimum Include descriptions of Carthage, Baal, Srtrait of Messina, the battles of Mylae, Cape
Exnomus, Lake Trasimene, Cannae, and Zama.
Include Corvus Crow), Marcus
Regulus, Hamilcar Barca,
Hannibal Barca, Hasdrubal
Barca, and Scipio Africanus.
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Destribe the Life of Caesar and the development of the Roman Empire. At a minimum include the First Triumvirate, Julius Caesar, Pompey, Crassus, invasion of Gaul, Caesar's the death of Crassus, the death of Pompey, Cleopatra and Caesar, the death of Caesar.
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Describe the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum. At a minimum include detailed descriptions of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, describe the destruction of both places when Mt Vesuvius erupted, and the rescue attempt made by Pliny the Elder.
Lastly, provide a description of later archaeological work done on each city.