Study Guide - Second Hourly Exam
Format:
20% identifications
20% primary sources
60% essay
Identifications:
These will consist of names, locations, dates, etc., that relate to significant topics in the course. Focus on terms mentioned in lecture, particularly the ones referred to in the questions at the beginning of class. You will be asked to identify 5 total from a list of 10.
For example:
Badarian
Faiyum
Hierakonpolis
Narmer palette
serekh
4th dynasty
Unas
Note: you should make it a habit to indicate date or period for every identification. Be as specific as possible. Points will be deducted if you omit this. Of course, points will also be deducted if you provide an incorrect date or period.
Further note: identifications are graded by whole points, with 4 being the maximum. The more correct information you provide, the closer you will come to getting all 4.
Here is a sample answer:
bevel-rimmed bowls: a bowl characteristic of Uruk culture (1) of the late 4th –early 3rd millennia BCE (2). Its standard sizing (3) may indicate the use of standard measures, trade, and a redistributive economy (4).
Primary sources:
You will be given 4 selections from assigned primary sources and asked to write on 2. The author and title of the work will be provided. Identify, in 1 or 2 paragraphs, the period in which the work was written and its significance not only for its immediate context but also for themes discussed in this portion of the course in general.
Essay:
You will be given 3 essay topics and asked to write on one. All will test your knowledge and understanding of the important themes covered in this segment of the course. You will be graded according to organization, accuracy, and understanding of the material. Be aware that I might combine 2 of these topics into 1 question, for example, 1 and 3, 3 and 4, or 4 and 5. Topics will be drawn from the following: