You will utilize resources to research various empires that existed in the Western and Eastern Hemispheres and evaluate which of the empires were the most influential on civilizations that followed.
Pick TWO empires from the East & ONE empire from the West:
East
Ming
Mughal
Safavid
Ottoman
Songhai
West
Inca
Maya
Aztec
Events That Formed the Modern World: Ming Dynasty by 
Gale Encyclopedia of World History: Rise & Fall of the Ottoman Empire
Government and Politics: Songhai EmpireGovernment and Politics: Inca EmpireGovernment and Politics: the Aztec EmpireWhen using databases and websites to conduct research, you need to remember that you are borrowing someone else's ideas to prove your point.
In order to avoid plagarizing, you need to remember to either cite the fact you are directly taking from the source OR paraphrase the fact you think is important.
NEVER copy information word-for-word.
If you didn't know the information before looking it up online, CITE IT!
Below is an example of how to approach paraphrasing original text.
Please try your best or ask if you are unsure! Honesty is the BEST policy when researching!
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There you will find information and examples regarding MLA format for citations and works cited.