Analyze the reasons for the execution of Socrates and identify the philosophies of his students, Plato and Aristotle Explain the rise of Alexander's empire Discuss the primary features of the Hellenistic kingdoms Identify the combination of Greek and Near Eastern elements in Hellenistic culture Identify Roman values and their role in family, religion, and public life Explain the transition from monarchy to republic Analyze the reasons for and consequences of Roman Imperialism Explain the civil wars and end of the Roman Republic Week 4 Reading The Making of the West Chapter 4: From the Classical to the Hellenistic World 400-30 BCE Read how during this period of political, social, and cultural change, this region of the world was transformed Chapter 5: The Rise of Rome and Its Republic 753-44 BCE Explore the rise of Rome, its domination, expansion, and violent disintegration The Norton Anthology of Western Literature, Vol. 1 Virgil, The Aeneid This epic poem was inspired by the foundation of Rome and has become a very influential text in the study of the Western cultural and literary traditions Write on one of the following topics: Topic 1: What are the major conflicts in The Aeneid? Go beyond just Dido and Aeneas, Greeks and Trojans, to consider other less obvious ones. What types of conflicts (physical, moral, intellectual, or internal) can you detect? Describe the conflict(s), and resolution if there is one, in detail with multiple references to the text in your response.
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