Assignment

Question 1

In the emergence of modern Homo sapiens as a species, which advantages best equipped them to survive the challenges of early humanity?

Question 2

Draw a conclusion about how Egyptian culture and family life in the period of 3000 BC to 1000 BC compared to other civilizations emerging in the Middle East. In your response, include the challenges Egyptian society faced.

Question 3

What were the consequences of the Code of Hammurabi for ancient society, and how does this system of justice compare to modern American laws? To explain your point, draw on information about how the Code of Hammurabi emerged, the overall theme, and what you see as some of the more striking statutes listed.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the military and political structure of the Hittites and the Assyrians. What were the strengths and weaknesses of each? What caused their collapse?

Question 7

Discuss the rise of the Persian Empire. How was it different from previous major empires in the Middle East? How did it gain so much power? What problems did it face?

Question 8

How did Greece influence the culture of Rome? What were the similarities and differences? Why did the Romans accept these ideas?

Question 9

Discuss the Roman division of social classes. How did Rome attempt to reconcile these differences in law and culture? What problems did these divisions cause? How could Rome have stopped these problems?