1:Cast Gilgamesh with Hollywood actors as though you were producing a film about the story. Who would cast as which character and why?
2:Pretend that the Persians had enjoyed consistent success in their conflicts with the Greeks. How would Western Civilization be different today?
3:Read a piece of history by Herodotus. Discuss two points you wish to analyze and/or evaluate in this history. Why are Herodotus's contributions significant?
4:Name and discuss the two major themes (two specific themes for each of these two works for a total of four themes) of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. Refer to specific episodes from both epics. This will require a reading of the texts or summaries or overviews of these two epics.
5:Describe the role of the gods of Olympus in ancient Greek culture. What does this view of deities reflect about the Greek cultures of this time period? The people?
6:Which Greek god or goddess would you choose to be and why?
7:What poem of Sappho do you find most interesting, emotional, or descriptive? Why? Refer to specific lines from the poem. Analyze specific language in the poem.
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