Thematic Essay Political Systems:
Several empires and nations throughout global history have been ruled by strong leaders who have followed policies of absolutism.
Task: - Define the term absolutism and identify the characteristics of absolutist rule.
- Select a nation or empire like the Incan empire, the Byzantine empire, the Ming empire in China, the Ottoman empire of Suleiman the Great that was ruled according to the principles of absolutism Identify the specific characteristics of absolutist government that existed in this nation or empire.
- Discuss the major positive and/or negative effects that absolutism had on this empire or nation.

4 to 5 paragraphs
- Introduction
- 2 to 3 Bodies
- Conclusion