The document provides guidance for writing a continuity and change over time (CCOT) essay about the Islamic Empire from 600 to 800 CE. It explains that a CCOT essay must address both continuities, things that stayed the same, and changes that occurred within the given time period, and provide historical evidence to support both. It also notes the essay should analyze the causes and impacts of continuities and changes, and relate them to developments outside the Islamic Empire. Three potential essay topics are outlined examining political structures, economic systems, or social structures and gender roles. Essays will be scored based on addressing all aspects of the prompt, using evidence, and providing relevant global historical context.
1. The CONTINUITY and CHANGE OVER TIME ESSAY (CCOT) Islamic Empire from 600 to 800 c.e. Essay Day – Thursday 10-14
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5. These are the essay possibilities for the CCOT Essay on the Islamic Empire. You will prepare for three and on the day of the test you will write one.
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