What does the Epic of Gilgamesh tell us about the beliefs and values of ancient Mesopotamia?
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July 30, 2019What does the Epic of Gilgamesh tell us about the beliefs and values of ancient Mesopotamia?
Question Description
Choose FOUR terms/short essays to write on. Define and state significance: what does this term tell us about the larger historical context from which it comes? Refer to specific documents readings to make your case. Please number your short essays. (About 1-2 paragraphs)
1. Epic of Gilgamesh
What does the Epic of Gilgamesh tell us about the beliefs and values of ancient Mesopotamia?
2. (Classical or Greek) Humanism
Define and give some examples from the readings of humanism.
3. Res Publica (509 BC – 146? 133? 88? 44? 27?)
Define and then offer an answer to why and when Rome ceased being a Res Publica.
4. Pax Romana
Define and connect to the definition of Rome (Romanitas) in this period?
5. Germania
Define and give examples of Germanic society during the Roman period (presumably using Tacitus and the Burgundian Code).
