Western Civilization Midterm Essay Questions
Answer these two questions in your own words.
You can only use this book as a source: The Making of the West, Value Edition, Volume 1
ISBN: 9781319408053
By: Lynn Hunt; Thomas R. Martin; etc. (i might be able to upload pages from the book in the files section)
Don’t use any other outside sources and no AI.
1. The rise of Egypt’s three kingdoms provides a major civilization within early human history.
What was Egypt’s political structure, and how was Egypt’s political structure tied to religion? How did this religious connection lead to the subjugation of those who were not Egyptian? Discuss the emergence of Hatshepsut as a pharaoh, and why this was important.
2. Ancient Greece had competing city-states, with divergent priorities. For example, Sparta and Athens held different qualities in esteem.
What was a polis? Do you believe it was an effective means of governing?
What did Sparta (as well as Athens) place at the top of its social hierarchy?
How did this rivalry between poleis manifest itself in the Peloponnesian War?
