Answer one of these questions in a two-page, double-spaced, essay. Use 12-point type and 1 inch margins (Attention! this is not the default for MS Word).
Among the main themes discussed in our sources is virtue. Both religious texts and legal codes present human behavior in ideal forms, encouraging others to emulate proper attitudes and modes of conduct. View some sources that discuss virtue, paying attention to the different understandings of virtue. Write an essay in which you compare two different (China Shang dynasty and Ancient Egyptian Civilization) civilizations' understanding of this subject. Consider what it meant to be virtuous in each society, and which character attributes are seen as most important.