The museum's exhibit on historical sites will focus on ancient societies. Your role will be to help museum visitors better understand Machu Picchu and Mesa Verde cliff dwellings. You have
been asked to contribute an explanatory essay that compares and contrasts these two
civilizations. This essay will accompany the exhibit so visitors can better understand the
civilizations.
Using more than one source, develop a controlling idea/thesis about the similarities and
differences between the two civilizations. Once you have a controlling idea/thesis, select the
most relevant information to support your controlling idea/thesis. Then, write a multi-paragraph
explanatory essay explaining your controlling idea thesis. Clearly organize your essay and
elaborate on your ideas. Develop your ideas clearly and use your own words, except when
quoting directly from the sources. Be sure to reference the source title or number when quoting
or paraphrasing details or facts from the sources.