Directions: Please write an essay of 1000-1500 words in English on ONE of the following topics. (请选择下面的题目中任一个题目写一篇小论文,请用英文认真完成,计入期末成绩) 1. The Assyrian Empire was overthrown due to its cruel policy towards its subjects. 2. The River Nile holds the secret to ancient Egyptian civilization. 3. The Code of Hammurabi embodies a sense of social responsibility. 4. The Indo-Aryan invasion profoundly changed the Indian society. 5. Many of the fundamental concepts in politics, philosophy, science, and art in the West were first formulated by the Greeks. 6. It is said that Ancient Rome demonstrated greatness in many areas. For example, they displayed great political genius in governing the country. 7. Queen Elizabeth I became a beloved queen through her policies. 8. Louis XIV of France set the style for European monarchies during the 1600s and 1700s. 9. Maria Theresa proved to be a clever and resourceful leader. 10. Peter the Great brought modernization to Russia.