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Western Civilization I Midterm Exam (100 points total)

I. Long Essay (Choose 1 of 3 for 50 points-- include specific examples to support your ideas).

1. Compare and contrast Judaism and Christianity with Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman religious views. Include the afterlife, major deities, cults, and rites.

2. Compare and contrast the major political systems we have studied--including Mesopotamian city-states and empires, Egypt, Greek city-states, and Rome from its founding to Justinian.

3. Compare and contrast the social structures and daily life of the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Include social classes, core values and beliefs, laws, and entertainment.

II. Short Essays (Choose 2 of 6 for 30 points)

1. Discuss the “fall” of the Roman Empire. 2. Discuss the importance of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Revolutions. 3. Discuss one Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, or Roman literary work (book, novel, epic poem)

4. Discuss the major causes, events, and results of either the Persian or Peloponnesian War. 5. Discuss the Greek city-state—include its various parts and use Athens and Sparta as examples. 6. Discuss Rome’s transition from Republic to Empire and the pivotal role Augustus played.

III. Identification (Choose 4 of 12 for 20 points)

1. The Twelve Tables 7. Film Journey of Man 2. Monotheism and Mosaic Law 8. The Nicene Creed 3. The Code of Hammurabi 9. Film Who were the Greeks (episode 1 or 2)

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4. Epic of Gilgamesh 10. Film Ancient Rome 5. Film Guns, Germs, and Steel-Out of Eden 11. Diocletian and Constantine 6. One episode of From Jesus to Christ 12. One episode of Roman Empire in the First Century

Note: Coverage counts. Write 3-4 pages for the long essay; 1-2 pages for each short essay, and 1-2 paragraphs for each ID. For the long essay, incorporate (make use of) at least 2 primary sources and 2 films and for each short essay use at least 1 primary source and 1 film. For the IDs, emphasize the significance of the term and include the “who, what, where, when, why, how” as applicable. You must use class notes, textbook and Sources book, and films and power points. I am looking for your arguments, ideas, and analysis supported by numerous and specific examples. Answer the questions thoroughly. Do NOT plagiarize—do NOT copy/paste from internet sources. This is an open-note, open-book test and the work is to be your own—do NOT work with others. Submit ONCE after answering all parts of the exam fully. Identify your answers (number or label section and each response or copy/paste the question or item for each response). Do not use AI or Grammarly or non-academic internet sources!