CATEGORY Regional Geography

System of Government

Religious Beliefs

Cultural Norms

4. Distinguished Presentation listed 5+ geographical reasons why that civilization rose to and maintained power, separate from its neighbors. Presentation explained the system of government for that civilization and explained why it was effective using 4+ strong reasons. Presentation explained the major religion(s) of the civilization, listed 5+ gods/goddesses and their role within the pantheon, and had a well thought out hypothesis how this religion affected the culture. Presentation gave a rich and detailed example of how citizens of their ancient civilization lived; supported by 8+ facts. Presentation explains 6+ examples of architecture, artwork, or objects unique to that civilization and gives a strong

3. Proficient Presentation listed 4-3 geographical reasons why that civilization rose to and maintained power, separate from its neighbors. Presentation explained the system of government for that civilization and explained why it was effective using 3-2 strong reasons. Presentation explained the major religion(s) of the civilization, listed 4-3 gods/goddesses and their role within the pantheon, and had a reasonable hypothesis how this religion affected the culture. Presentation gave an admirable example of how citizens of their ancient civilization lived; supported by 7-4 facts. Presentation explains 5-3 examples of architecture, artwork, or objects unique to that civilization and gives an

2. Apprentice Presentation listed 2-1 geographical reasons why that civilization rose to and maintained power, separate from its neighbors Presentation somewhat explained the system of government for that civilization using 2+ weak or poorly defined reasons. Presentation explained the major religion(s) of the civilization, listed 2-1 gods/goddesses and their role within the pantheon, and had a poor hypothesis how this religion affected the culture. Presentation gave a reasonable example of how citizens of their ancient civilization lived; supported by 3-1 facts. Presentation explains 2-1 examples of architecture, artwork, or objects unique to that civilization and gives little

Cultural Artifacts

1. Novice Presentation listed 0 geographical reasons why that civilization rose to and maintained power, separate from its neighbors Presentation failed to explain the system of government and gave 0 credible reasons why that system of government existed. Presentation failed to explain the major religion(s) of the civilization, listed 0 gods/goddesses and their role within the pantheon, and failed to state a hypothesis how this religion affected the culture. Presentation gave no real example of how citizens of their ancient civilization lived and/or provided no supporting facts. Presentation explains 0 examples of architecture, artwork, or objects unique to that civilization and gives no idea of

Reasoning for Mark

idea of the role of art in that civilization. Great placement virtually guaranteed to be noticed by future historians and not destroyed by the locals.

adequate idea of the role of art in that civilization. Good placement probably going to be noticed by historians and probably wont be destroyed by the locals.

idea of the role of art in that civilization. Fair placement that might be noticed by historians and hopefully wouldnt be destroyed by the locals.

the role of art in that civilization. Poor placement unlikely to be noticed by historians or most likely destroyed by the locals.