Ancient Empires Limitations

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One of the limitations placed on the writer by this prompt is the time period. According to this prompt, the writer can only analyze the ancient empires which exerted their power before 600 C.E, and this piece of information is directly stated in the prompt. Additionally, the prompt places limitations on the sources which can be used by the writer. This information is clearly stated in the prompt when the prompt explain to “use these documents.” The writer can make several choices about his or her essay while abiding by the limits set by this prompt. The writer can choose to use any of the documents which are provided in the appendix as resources or evidence. This is implied in the prompt when it states to “use the documents” to answer the question. The writer also has many choices for empires …show more content…
Finally, the writer has the most choices when he or she identifies an additional document to help with his or her essay. There are no limits stated in the prompt about this portion of the essay. As a result, the writer can choose nearly any document as long as he or she can explain how the document with help with his or her analysis.
The thesis which would not be acceptable for the prompt is option b, “Ancient empires exerted political power in many different ways before 600 C.E. This thesis does not include several requirements for a clear thesis which were explained in the instruction section of this assignment. Although the thesis partially addresses the prompt, it does not avoid generalizations and is not specific. This sentence also does not take a position on the prompt or provide any examples of the