Learning Activity Instructions
Background to the assignment: Who "owns" the past? Who has the right to define what the past means for us today? This assignment ask you to reflect on these questions. In the course of this assignment, You will discover that ancient history can sometimes be very contemporary, reminding us that the past is always present with us. Many of the conflicts in our world today have ancient roots, which is one of the reasons studying the past is important.
Description of the assignment: Go online and find some information about "Elgin Marbles" (also called the "Pantheon Marbles").
Read a little about the controversy between the British and Greek governments concerning the ownership of the Marbles. In a 2paragraph essay, First summarize the controversy in your own words and then take a clear position by supporting either the Greek or British side. Discuss 2 main reasons that support your position. You do not need to do extensive research or reading to complete the assignment well. However, if you include sources, cite them in current APA format. This assignment must be not less than 300 words and must include word count in parentheses.