God(s)’s affect on Western Civilization
Write and submit a 3-5 FULL page essay in 12 point, Times New Roman (or Ariel) font, double-spaced, based on the below prompt.
Prompt:
Throughout the first 2,000 years of Western Civilization, cultures had varying views on religion. Specifically, these civilizations had differing views on how gods interacted with humans and how they played a role in their lives.
To what extent did the Ancient Greeks, Mesopotamians, and Ancient Egyptians share similar concepts of gods? How were they different?
Compare and contrast either 2 or all 3 of the below primary sources and support your observations with the textbook:
The Epic of Gilgamesh- Perspectives from the Past Sourcebook, pp. 13-21. PDF from previous edition HERE
The Book of the Dead- Perspectives from the Past Sourcebook, pp. 37-40. PDF from previous edition HERE
The Death of Hector- PDF HERE and stable link HERE (requires UCF login to view)
Textbook: Western Civilizations Volume 1
By: Joshua Cole & Carol Symes
