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What role did public entertainments play in the Roman Empire? How did Roman literature reflect the tastes of the Roman people?
Problem: What does hyperreal, veristic portrait art of the Romans say about their culture?
With copper no longer available in Japan, Buddhist artists adopted this technique for creating sculptures such as the Fukukenjaku Kannon.
"Did Alexander the Great Being a Feared Military Conqueror or an Intelligent Leader Help Shape the Hellenistic World?"
Discuss the significance of atrium in an ancient Roman domus. Then, please describe the most important room at your home (real or imaginary)
Did people vote for the Nazis because of or in spite of their antisemitism? Defend your argument.
Problem: What was Hellenism and what role did Alexander the Great play in its expression?
According to Afonso, how has the Portuguese presence damaged his kingdom? What do the letters reveal about Afonso's attitude toward slavery?
To what extent was the development of Christian art and architecture influenced by the art and architecture of classical Rome?
As I read about the art of the Aegean and the art of Egypt, I noticed many similarities, but also a few distinct differences.
Why is the Parthenon considered the high point in Classical Greek architecture? What did the Acropolis represent?
Problem: How is Setna Khaemwaset considered to be an ancient hero? How does he connect to Ancient Egypt?
Using the arguments that Socrates has made, challenge or defend that position.
What are the implications of this argument for our understanding of free will? Does the fact of our knowing it's wrong to steal make us not steal?
While the video covered many dynasties, it does nicely in establishing the Mandate of Heaven and the necessity of controlling the narrative of history.
Prompt: For this assignment, you'll be reading the victory stelae of several different pharaohs - each from a different ethnicity. King Piye is Nubian
Consider which type of source is most useful for reconstructing a history of Cleopatra.
What reasons does Procopius give for distinguishing between official and secret history? Are these distinctions valid?
Review the story of "Zeus and Prometheus." Pull three examples or quotes regarding what Zeus thinks about the humans
Clearly outline the "causes of the fall of the Roman Empire," what your main argument and supporting points (your thesis statement)
discuss the consequences or implications of these techniques that include both positive and negative attributes for the Egyptian.
Problem 1: What is the thesis of Eric Cline's 1177 B.C.? Problem 2: Are you convinced by his argument?
Problem: What weaknesses did the Gracchi reveal and how did they choose to use the common people to exploit those weaknesses?
What sorts of things must you create in order to survive? How would you create them? What materials might you use? How are you going to feed yourself?
Summarize chapter 5 and evaluate the main argument, the historian's evidence, and use of sources, discuss strengths and shortcomings of the work,