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Historical Event Research Project OPTION 1

Complete a research project on a historical event or time period (not a religion). Your project must include causes, major people, a title, when/where/picture, a basic description, five key events in order, effects, how it was solved/ended, and a bibliography with at least three sources. Be sure to use full sentences and provide explanations as directed. If you choose an ancient civilization, focus on how it became important (causes) and its lasting contributions (effects).

Group 1

/** Instructions **/

  • Choose a historical event or time period (not a religion).
  • Fill in each section below with the required information.
  • Use full sentences and provide explanations as directed.
  • For ancient civilizations, focus on how it became important (causes) and its lasting contributions (effects).

Question 1a

Short answer

List three causes of the event/time period. For each, write a sentence explaining HOW it caused the event.

Question 1b

Short answer

List five major people involved in the event/time period. For each, write 1-2 sentences explaining their role or importance.

Question 1c

Short answer

Provide a title for your project.

Question 1d

Short answer

State when the event/time period occurred, include a PG-13-rated picture, and indicate where it happened (include a map).

Question 1e

Short answer

Write a basic description: If you were to explain this event/time period to a 5th grader in 2 sentences, what would you say?

Question 1f

Short answer

List five key events (not just battles) in order, with 1-2 sentences for each explaining what happened and when.

Question 1g

Short answer

List three effects of the event/time period. For each, write a full sentence explaining HOW it affects things today (at least one long-term effect for each). Effects should be of the event, not the causes.

Question 1h

Short answer

Explain how the event/time period was solved or why it ended.

Question 1i

Short answer

Provide a bibliography with at least three full website sources.

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