Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen. Topic Choices There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people constructed monuments of such great size without modern machinery is a mystery which is still being debated.       No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban Mayan civilization, but theories abound and include varied possible alternatives to explain the relatively abrupt and mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization. Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of murder, or something else? Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several theories have been advanced to explain its demise, including speculations associating it with mythical Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan Civilization's decline? Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East Africa. Since the builders and occupants left no written records, several theories have developed as to the identity of its builders and the functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense? The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and construction details were to be kept secret. What was the emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate, secret burial place? Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor and supported by the grading rubric. Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you: Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a summary of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched, include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc. After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical reasoning skills on your part. Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3] sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard page. Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four (3 - 4) paragraph essay (of at least 250 - 500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen. Topic Choices There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constru cted. Most experts agree that they were constructed as burial m ...

1. Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four
(3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-500 words) which
adequately address the topic you have chosen.
Topic Choices
There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at
Giza were constructed. Most experts agree that they were
constructed as burial monuments for pharaohs, but “how” these
ancient people constructed monuments of such great size
without modern machinery is a mystery which is still being
debated.
No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban
Mayan civilization, but theories abound and include varied
possible alternatives to explain the relatively abrupt and
mysterious disappearance of the Mayan civilization.
Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years
of age. However, his cause of death has been the subject of
quite varied scholarly theories and conclusions. Did he die of an
injury, of illness, of murder, or something else?
Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several
theories have been advanced to explain its demise, including
speculations associating it with mythical Atlantis. What were
the causes of Minoan Civilization's decline?
Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East
Africa. Since the builders and occupants left no written records,
several theories have developed as to the identity of its builders
and the functions of the structures. Which theory makes the
most sense?
The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of
Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and construction
details were to be kept secret. What was the emperor’s purpose
for such an elaborate, secret burial place?
Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor
and supported by the grading rubric.
Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you:

2. Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a summary of at least
two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories which could explain
the mystery. Because some theories may sound far-fetched,
include the source or promoter of each theory – such as a
scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.
After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify
one (1) of the theories as the most plausible and provide at least
two (2) convincing reasons why the theory you have chosen is
the best one to explain the mystery. This will involve some
critical reasoning skills on your part.
Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3]
sources total as the minimum) Note: Wikipedia and other
similar Websites do not qualify as academic resources. You are
highly encouraged to use the Resource Center tab at the top of
your Blackboard page.
Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four
(3
-
4) paragraph essay (of at least 250
-
500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen.
Topic Choices
There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at
Giza were constru
cted. Most experts
agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for
pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people
constructed monuments of such great size without modern
machinery is a mystery which is still being
debated.

3. No one can say for certa
in what happened to the great urban Mayan civilization, but
theories abound
and include varied possible alternatives to explain the relatively
abrupt and mysterious disappearance of
the Mayan civilization.
Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen
(18) years of age. However, his cause of death has
been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and
conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of
murder, or something
else?
Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several
theor
ies have been advanced to explain its
demise, including speculations associating it with mythical
Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan
Civilization's decline?
Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East
Africa. Since the builders and oc
cupants
left no written records, several theories have developed as to the
identity of its builders and the
functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense?
The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of
Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its
location and
construction details were to be kept secret. What was the
emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate,

4. secret burial place?
Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor
and supported by the grading rubric.
Write a three to four (3
-
4) paragraph paper in which you:
Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a
summary
of at least two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories
which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may
sound far
-
fetched, include the source or
promoter of e
ach theory
–
such as a scientist, a historian, a theologian, etc.
After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify
one (1) of the theories as the most
plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why
the theory you have chosen i
s the best
one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical
reasoning skills on your part.
Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3]
sources total as the minimum) Note:
Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify a
s academic resources. You are highly encouraged
to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard

5. page.
Choose one (1) of the topics below and develop a three to four
(3-4) paragraph essay (of at least 250-
500 words) which adequately address the topic you have chosen.
Topic Choices
There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at
Giza were constructed. Most experts
agree that they were constructed as burial monuments for
pharaohs, but “how” these ancient people
constructed monuments of such great size without modern
machinery is a mystery which is still being
debated.
No one can say for certain what happened to the great urban
Mayan civilization, but theories abound
and include varied possible alternatives to explain the relatively
abrupt and mysterious disappearance of
the Mayan civilization.
Tutankhamen died young, at approximately eighteen (18) years
of age. However, his cause of death has
been the subject of quite varied scholarly theories and
conclusions. Did he die of an injury, of illness, of
murder, or something else?
Minoan Crete was a major civilization in its time, but several
theories have been advanced to explain its
demise, including speculations associating it with mythical
Atlantis. What were the causes of Minoan
Civilization's decline?
Great Zimbabwe is an enormous complex of structures in East
Africa. Since the builders and occupants
left no written records, several theories have developed as to the
identity of its builders and the
functions of the structures. Which theory makes the most sense?
The monumental size and complexity of the Tomb of
Shihuangdi is astounding, yet its location and
construction details were to be kept secret. What was the

6. emperor’s purpose for such an elaborate,
secret burial place?
Other topic choice recommended and approved by the professor
and supported by the grading rubric.
Write a three to four (3-4) paragraph paper in which you:
Clearly state the “mystery” and provide a summary of at least
two (2) reasonable and scholarly theories
which could explain the mystery. Because some theories may
sound far-fetched, include the source or
promoter of each theory – such as a scientist, a historian, a
theologian, etc.
After summarizing at least two (2) scholarly theories, identify
one (1) of the theories as the most
plausible and provide at least two (2) convincing reasons why
the theory you have chosen is the best
one to explain the mystery. This will involve some critical
reasoning skills on your part.
Use at least two (2) sources plus the class textbook. (Three [3]
sources total as the minimum) Note:
Wikipedia and other similar Websites do not qualify as
academic resources. You are highly encouraged
to use the Resource Center tab at the top of your Blackboard
page.