Themes

The following themes have all appeared on previous Thematic Essay Prompts.

Strategy: Think of 3-4 events, or stories (like Gandhi, the French Revolution, etc.) that contain multiple themes. Know them well. You will likely need to use 2 events as support for whatever thematic essay prompt you are given.

A Thematic Approach to World History

• Change - Political Leaders
• Change - Challenges to tradition/Authority
• Change - Revolutions
• Change - Collapse of Government
• Change - Individuals
• Change - Global Issues

• Imperialism
• Movement of People and Goods
• Cultural and Intellectual Achievements
• Belief Systems (Movement)
• Human and Physical Geography
• Geography - Influence on Political, Economic and Social Development
• Human Rights/Justice
• Conflict - Armed Conflict
• Nationalism
• Science & Technology