Your answers should be approximately 700-1000 words each (1-2 single-spaced pages). Essays should be well-structured, edited for spelling and grammar, and properly cited (bibliography is NOT included in your word/page count). Excellent essays will draw on a range of class lectures and readings and illustrate their points with specific examples. It is strongly recommended that you read through the grading rubric before writing your answer. While you may choose to integrate outside material in your answer, there is no expectation that you do so and your answers should focus on course content.
Question 1 (25 points)
Compare and contrast the cities of the Maya with TWO of the following urban cultures discussed this week: Cahokia (Mississippian), cities of the Upper Xingu, or the Inca. In your discussion of each of your three focus case studies, describe how the cities were organized (layout, public monuments/spaces, elite structures, defensive structures, agricultural fields, typical residences, etc.) and unique features of urban life.
Maya reading: https://canvas.uoregon.edu/courses/112392/pages/le…
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Cahokia reading: https://canvas.uoregon.edu/courses/112392/pages/le…
Inca reading:https://canvas.uoregon.edu/courses/112392/pages/le…
Grading Rubric:
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Discussion of the Maya case study (inclusion of detailed descriptions of city organization and discussion of unique features of the urban culture) |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Discussion of Case Study 2 (inclusion of detailed descriptions of city organization and discussion of unique features of the urban culture) |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Discussion of Case Study 3 (inclusion of detailed descriptions of city organization and discussion of unique features of the urban culture) |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: Engagement with and depth of understanding of course material (presentation of major themes and arguments, knowledge of lecture and reading content) |
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7.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: use of supporting data and specific examples to illustrate points |
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6.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQ1: writing quality (clean submission with no spelling or grammar errors, well-structured essay, proper use of citations) |
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3.0 pts |

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