History questions

History It covers the readings assigned and material discussed in class during the first 7 weeks of term (thru Rome until empire). Your responses will be typed (font 12 only), single spaced (you may double space between questions). If you use any source other than the textbook and instructor’s lecture notes, you must cite the source in your response. Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source. Total: 5 questions, 100 points The following question is required of all students. 20 points 1 – Define the following terms. Be careful to define these terms precisely as to present course content! Cite your sources if not from the textbook or lecture notes! Delphi Forum Ma’at Ziggurat arête Hubris agora helot Rosetta Stone tyrant 2 - From the following questions, your choice of 1 question. What is Western Civilization, its origins and important features?

a. How did Hammurabi’s code differ from other law codes in Greek or Roman experience? Discuss by comparing Hammurabi’s code with a code of your choice from the other 2 areas. What was similar/different?

b. Compare life and values in Athens with those of Sparta. You may use a chart for this response! 3 – From the following questions, your choice of 1 question.

a. Of the contributions made by the Phoenicians, which was the most important contribution to Western Civilization? Why is this contribution so important?

b. Which ideas about religion and the world distinguished Jews from their contemporaries? c. Zoroastrianism was presented as a precursor to Monotheism. What principles seen in this belief

system are found in other religions emerging in this same region?

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4 – From the following questions, your choice of 1 question. a. Discuss the ideals embodied in Homer’s Iliad. b. What did the Olympics indicate about Hellenic culture? c. Discuss the contributions to Roman civilization made by the Etruscans.

5 – From the following questions, your choice of 1 question.

a. In which of the ancient societies studied thus far (through the Romans) would the role of women be seen most positively? Give examples in your comparative response!

b. What is the importance of the contributions of Greek literature and philosophy to Western Civilization? Examples are critical in this response.

c. Discuss the historic significance and contributions of Alexander, son of Phillip II of Macedon. Be sure to address whether Alexander was an historic hero or villain in your response.