Please help! I don't understand my assignment. For this project, you will submit parallel time lines for the regions of the ancient world, and a chart
containing the dates and events from the time lines.
Step 1: Prepare for the project.
a) Read through the guide before you begin so you know the expectations for this project.
b) If anything is not clear to you, ask your teacher for assistance.
Step 2: Research background information on early Muslim empires and at least one other
civilization.
a) Determine which other civilization you will study (such as China, the Mongol Empire, or the
Byzantine Empire).
b) Review your notes to help you determine key events and dates in the rise of early Muslim
empires.
c) Research the key events and dates for both time lines.
a. Identify at least ten key events and dates during the rise of early Muslim empires.
b. Identify at least five key events and dates for your other chosen civilization.
d) Search for images and information about people, places, and artifacts from each civilization.
e) Be sure to use reliable internet sources, such as the following:
I. Encyclopedia Britannica: www. britannica. com
II. The Library of Congress: www. loc. gov
III. The Smithsonian Museum’s Learning Lab: www. learninglab. si. edu
IV. The Ancient History Encyclopedia: https://www. ancient. eu
Step 3: Organize your research in a chart.
a) Organize your findings in a chart. You can use the chart below.
b) Place your entries in chronological order, using BCE and CE time measurement.
Step 4: Create two parallel time lines that show key events and dates in the expansion of early
Muslim empires and at least one other civilization. Access the time line builder here.
a) Plan:
a. Sketch your time lines on a piece of paper before you begin.
b. Review how to use the time line builder tool.
b) Draft:
a. Create a rough draft of your time lines using the time line builder.
b. Decorate your time lines with images of people, places, or artifacts.
c) Revise:
a. Review your work, correct mistakes, and make improvements.
b. Include a list of internet sources with your time lines to show where you gathered your
information.