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Mesopotamia & Justice Summative Assessment

Standard 1.1
Using this physical map, indicate the place where you would start an ancient civilization
and explain why. Mark the place with an X and then explain why you chose that
location. Be sure to identify the geographic features youve noticed as an advantage
and also be sure to explain any weaknesses with the location youve chosen.

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We have studied Mesopotamian culture and civilization through G.R.A.P.E.S.. Each of

these aspects of culture influence others and do not stand alone. Choose one of the
following pairs of G.R.A.P.E.S. and explain how the two are connected in
Mesopotamian Society.
Geography and Religion

Religion and Arts/Architecture

Religion and Politics
Religion and Social Structure
Politics and Social Structure

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1.1 Know and

show the
relationship of
key elements
of culture in
ancient
Mesopotamia
and Egypt.

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I can show my
understanding of how the
elements of culture interact
and relate to each other to
form a civilization in
Mesopotamia.

Accurately discuss how

different G.R.A.P.E.S.
interact with each other
and what role they play
in society.

3.5

I can show my recognition

that elements of
G.R.A.P.E.S. impact
civilizations and their
cultures.

Recognizes but does

not explain the
connections between
aspects of culture.

2.5

I can show my
understanding of
Mesopotamian
culture.

Unable to recognize
the connection
between aspects of
culture.

1.5

I am unable to show
any understanding of
elements of
Mesopotamian society.

Thoughts and
summaries of
elements of
Mesopotamian
culture are
incomplete or
inaccurate

Neolithic
Revolution

Based on the pictures

above, explain what
the Neolithic
Revolution was and
how it changed everyday life for early humans. What inventions helped and how did it
lead to the development of civilizations?
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2.1 Explain
connections
and
contributions
of technology
and innovation

4
I can explain the
connection between the
Neolithic revolution and the
development of
civilizations.

Successfully argues for

the importance of the
Neolithic revolution in
terms of civilization.

3.5

I can show my
understanding of the
Neolithic revolution and
how it impacted ways of
life for early humans.

Accurately explain the

connection between
revolution and
settlement.

2.5

I can explain what the

Neolithic Revolution
was but not determine
its impact on early
human ways of life.

1.5

I am unable to show
any understanding of
the connection
between the Neolithic
revolution and ways of
early life.

Unable to recognize
the connection
between technology
and ways of life.

Standard 3.2
Consider each of the following legal issues. For each situation, explain whether or not the punishment is
fair to the accused, the victim, and the society as a whole. Once you have thought about both situations,
answer the questions that follow.
A. John, a 16 year old with no prior records, was reading a text on his cell phone while driving, when
he ran a red light and totaled another car. The passenger of the other car was hospitalized in critical

condition and barely survived. As a result, Johns license was suspended for ten years and he was
sentenced to two hundred hours of community service.

Was the punishment fair to John?

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Was the punishment fair to the victim?

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Was the punishment fair to society?

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B. David, a 21 year old with two accidents on his record this year, was reading a text on his cell phone
while driving, when he ran a red light and totaled another car. The passenger of the other car was
killed due to the crash. As a result, David is sentenced to 40 years with no possibility of parole.

Was the punishment fair to David?

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Was the punishment fair to the victim?

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Was the punishment fair to society?

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Based on these situations, is justice absolute or does it change case by case? That is, does justice
change based on what happens, or should there be the same punishment for similar crimes? Make sure
you are complete in your answer and explain your thinking fully by using evidence from the above
examples.
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3.2 Write like a

historian by
crafting
insightful
claims that are
thoroughly
supported with
evidence and
discussion

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I can pick a side of justice
as relative or absolute and
support my position with
detailed evidence and
implications of justice for
society as a whole.

Argument uses both

detailed evidence and
discussion of big picture
implications.

3.5

I can pick a side of justice

as relative or absolute
and support my position
with evidence or
implications.

Argument uses either

evidence OR
implications

2.5

I can pick a side of

justice as relative or
absolute but dont use
evidence to support
my position.

Unable to use
evidence to support
positions regarding
justice.

1.5

I am unable to pick a
side of justice as
absolute or relative.