Diffusion of Christianity and Buddhism Adapted from the

Diffusion of Christianity and Buddhism Adapted from the 2009 AP World History Exam

Basic Core Expanded Core Historical skills and knowledge required to show competence. Historical skills and knowledge required to show excellence. 1. Has acceptable thesis (addresses the global issues and the time period specified) 2. Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly. (Addresses most parts of the question: for example, addresses similarities but not differences) 3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate evidence. (Partially substantiates thesis with appropriate evidence. ) 4. Makes at least three relevant, direct comparisons between or among societies. 5. Analyzes at least three reasons for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison. Subtotal 1 Point Expands beyond basic core of 1 -7 Points. The basic core of a 0 -2 Points score of 7 must be achieved 2 Points before a student can earn expanded core points. Examples: (1) Has a clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis Addresses all parts of the question (as 2 Points relevant): comparisons, chronology, causation, connections, themes, interactions, content. Provides ample historical evidence to (1) substantiate thesis. 1 Point Relates comparisons to larger global context. Makes several direct comparisons consistently between or among societies. 1 Point Consistently analyzes the causes and effects of relevant similarities and differences. 7 Points Subtotal 2 Points

Acceptable Thesis (1 pt) • • • Restate the prompt Address both similarity AND difference Thesis should be BIG IDEAS Provide analysis of the similarities and differences Can be more than one sentence, but must be consecutive to make it flow

Address All Parts of Question (2 pts) • Two points for this – you MUST address BOTH similarities and differences – Required to do 2 similarities and 2 differences

Substantiate Thesis with Appropriate Historical Evidence (2 pts) • Must support either a similarity or difference and connect with prompt • Must be historically accurate • Need to have AT LEAST eight pieces of evidence – Does not have to be balanced evenly between similarities and differences, but should have some for both

Makes Relevant Direct Comparisons (1 pt) • Minimum of 2 direct comparisons • Direct comparisons are statements that include a comparison of at least 2 regions from the prompt. – Can discuss either a similarity or a difference

• Example: Some similarities in demographic and environmental effects of the Columbian Exchange in both the Americas and Europe include an increase in the overall population of Europeans in both areas. This is a similarity because, due to the Columbian Exchange, the population of Europeans went up in the Americas as they moved there to its newlyformed colonies or to conquer new land. Likewise, Likewise in Europe, the exchange brought about a large population increase due to increased agricultural production, increased food supply, and an overall increased contact with the New World.

Analyzes the reason for the direct comparison (1 pt) • This is where you explain the reasons WHY the direct comparison existed. • CAUSATION!!! What caused the similarity or difference to exist?

CC Formula • Paragraph one: – Thesis – Time period, region, global issue, similarities and differences(two each) – Could also include the World Historical Context here – what are the big picture things happening across the regions specified during that time period? • Paragraph Two: • Addresses first part of thesis (either the similarity or difference) – Tell the story of the similarity or difference – Need to support with historically accurate evidence from each region • Paragraph Three: • Addresses second part of thesis (either similarity or difference) – Tell the story of the similarity or difference – Need to support with historically accurate evidence from each region • Paragraph Four: • Conclusion – Restate thesis

Practice CC Essay Prompt – Directions: You are to answer the following question. You should spend 5 minutes organizing your essay and 35 minutes writing – Write an essay that: – Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence – Addresses all parts of the question – Includes at least 2 direct comparisons – Analyzes the comparisons – Analyze the similarities and differences between the diffusion of Buddhism from its origin to 1450 and the diffusion of Christianity from its origin to 1450. Be sure to discuss how each religion gained followers as it diffused.

CC Essay Requirements – This will be a reduced version of the CC – The MINIMUM requirements are: 1. Thesis that addresses TWO similarities and TWO differences 2. One paragraph addressing a similarity, one addressing a difference 3. At least FOUR pieces of historically accurate evidence 4. One direct comparison 5. An analysis of either the similarity and difference