2. Which do you think was the most effective and influential civilization/empire in world history in the period between 3500 BC and 1660 AD? Consider the entirety of this civilization's rise and fall, looking at how it shaped the development of the world (in the broadest sense) around it (e.g. politically, militarily, culturally, economically, religiously, socially etc.) in implementing its vision of power and dominance. What were the core ideas, cultural traditions, and social values that came to be associated with this civilization? What were the origins of the civilization, and how did it build upon the lessons it learned from its predecessors to rise to greater prominence? What legacies and traditions-both immediate and long-term did this civilization/empire leave behind? Cite specific evidence to support your choice.

2. Which do you think was the most effective and influential civilization/empire in world history in the period between 3500 BC and 1660 AD? Consider the entirety of this civilization's rise and fall, looking at how it shaped the development of the world (in the broadest sense) around it (e.g. politically, militarily, culturally, economically, religiously, socially etc.) in implementing its vision of power and dominance. What were the core ideas, cultural traditions, and social values that came to be associated with this civilization? What were the origins of the civilization, and how did it build upon the lessons it learned from its predecessors to rise to greater prominence? What legacies and traditions-both immediate and long-term did this civilization/empire leave behind? Cite specific evidence to support your choice.