God(s)’s affect on Western Civilization
Instructions: 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. All claims that are not your own MUST be cited. The essay must be organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion with clear topic sentences at the beginnings of paragraphs. Be sure to utilize both the primary source book and the textbook for citations. For more information, visit the Primary Source Analysis Info and FAQ page.
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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
