Education Assignment for shy

Reading Assignment #2: Judaism, Christianity & Art

150 points

Instructions

1. Questions must be answered in full sentence, paragraph form. One sentence answers are insufficient.

2. Only provide answers in your submission; do NOT include the questions.*

3. Reading Assignments are individual work. Do not work with another student to answer these

questions.

Note: Each question is worth at least 10 points. The more detailed your answers, the more points you

can earn.*

- Part One: Content/Textbook Reading (120 points total)

❖ The Book of Genesis (40 points)

Pg. 83-89; 148-153

Genesis Chapters One & Two

1a. How does Genesis describe the creation of the world? (what happened each of the seven days)

b. Describe God and man’s relationship before the fall of humanity. (How man was made, God’s

command for mankind)

Genesis Chapter Three

2. Describe the fall of humanity. (the main characters, the cause & conflict, God’s response, etc.)

3. Describe God & man’s relationship after the fall. (the curses & consequences of disobedience for each

character)

Genesis Chapter Four

4a. What happened between Cain and Abel?

b. Do Adam & Eve have another child?

c. What is the last statement made at end of the chapter?

❖ The Gospel of Mark (40 points)

Pg. 155-174

Chapters 1 & 2

1a. Who is preaching to the crowds before Jesus is introduced?

b. What is the message that Jesus preaches?

c. What does he do to confirm this message?

Chapter 8

2a. Who does Peter say Jesus is?

b. What does Jesus say will happen to himself in the near future?

Chapters 14-16

3a. What are the events leading up to Jesus’ death?

b. How do his disciples find out Jesus has been resurrected?

4. What does he tell his disciples before he ascends “up to the heaven”?

❖ Adventures in the Arts & Famous European Artists (40 points)

Pg. 271-273; 353-441

1. From Adventures in the Arts, summarize what you learned about criticism. (20 points; at least

five sentences)

2. From Famous European Artists, choose one of the four artists highlighted (Michael Angelo,

Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael of Urbino and Titian) to read about and summarize what you

learned about their background and impact on the arts. (20 points; at least five sentences)

- Part Two: Modern Day Relevance/News Article & Reflection (15 points per question; 2 x 15 = 30 points

total)

5. Find a recent news article (within the last five years) about Judaism or Christianity and

summarize it in five sentences. This article should provide additional relevant cultural information not

covered in the PPTs.

Cite/reference your article underneath your summary.

Discuss at least two connections you made between the textbook reading or PPTs on Judaism or

Christianity & what you learned from the news article.

Example Connection:

From PPT - Hinduism is a polytheistic religion with female and male gods.

From Article - The mention of one or two less common female deities by name

6a. What is your personal interpretation or reaction to each of these readings? (Genesis, Gospel of Mark

& Adventures in Art & Famous European Artists)

b. What question(s) do you have that would provide you with a better understanding of each

reading?