. Discuss the impact of one geographical factor on each of the empires selected in part A

The Rise of Multicultural Empires

A. Choose two empires from the list below:

• Greece

• Rome

• Persia

• China

1. Discuss the impact of one geographical factor on each of the empires selected in part A (suggested length of 2–3 paragraphs).

B. Describe two unique cultural characteristics for each of the empires you selected in part A (suggested length of 2–3 paragraphs).

C. Describe changes in one of the chosen empires from part A by doing the following (suggested length of 2–3 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 empire’s political structures changed over time.

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