After reading chapters one and two, pleas pick from one of the following option. This week we will be learning about Prehistory, and then the first complex civilization of Mesopotamia and Egypt. Then you can do either Option A on Cave Art and Venus Figurines, Option B on Ancient Mesopotamia or Option C on Egypt, or Option D on women in Egypt and Mesopotamia.

Option A: For option A this week, after reading Chapter One (Prehistory) inEarly World History: An Interactive Text, and view the art work and read the descriptions at:

http://www.ancient-wisdom.co.uk/caveart.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/chauvet/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.unl.edu/rhames/courses/current/venus1.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Finally, post a thoughtful response of at least 350 words (you can always write it in a Word document then copy and paste so you can keep track of the length but also so you have a copy in case Canvas is malfunctioning or attach it – whichever you prefer) to the following questions on the discussion board. What are the theories about the significance of cave art and the Venus figurines? What do the art and sculptures tell us about the societies that created them? What might early prehistoric religion have been like? Tell me what you think the “religion” would been like and why. Then, explain what, if anything, can we say about the position of women from viewing the Venus Figurines? Relate the material to our Early World History cd textbook and readings. Please remember, I am expecting to see examples, quotes, or paraphrased (but cited) information from the readings/listening material (and any other information you would like to share). You may include images in your posts. Respond to 1 of your peers, keeping in mind my requirements for these responses (see syllabus).

The following cc videos are optional but may enhance your understanding of the importance of the cave art:

Option B. Using our text, podcast material, and the following websites, discuss the religion and society of Mesopotamia. What type of religion did they have, what gods did they have, what type of personalities did the gods have, and how did the religion impact the development of the society and reinforce the power system? Why do you think this very ancient civilization had the type of beliefs that it did? Of what importance were the priests and the buildings known as ziggurats? What was offered at the ziggurats? What was the relationship of the people to their gods? Why did they believe people were created and what could they expect after death?

http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/gods/home_set.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/nemythology/a/mesopotamiarel.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.smspromotions.org/mesopotamian-religion.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

This cc video is optional, but I think you will enjoy it. Mesopotamia is important for so many reasons. It is the first complex civilization and deserves far more attention than it usually gets: >

Option C: Egypt: Using the following websites, the podcasts, and our book, please describe the religion of Egypt and how it related to/helped build and organize their society. What was the mummification process, discuss why the Egyptians mummified their dead including some information on their religious beliefs, and analyze some consequences such a strong emphasis on death and the afterlife had on the development of Egyptian art, architecture, and political power. How do you account for the development from simple cave based rituals and Venus figurines to such highly sophisticated beliefs and practices — do you think we are seeing the same fears/concerns/desires driving the development of more complex religion and social systems or is something really new happening?

There are millions of documentaries on Egypt. It is hard to pick just one. If any of the following cc options are of interest, enjoy!

Option D: This is an option I developed a few semesters ago in response to student interest. I am curious to read your thoughts on the position of women in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Last week, we discussed Venus Figurines and entertained the possibility that women may, according to some scholars, have been more powerful or treated more equally in prehistoric cultures than we might expect. Of course, not everyone viewed the Venus Figurines as a sign of female power or equality, other scholars interpret the artifacts to mean that women were only valued for fertility or sexuality. For this option, after reading, listening, also look at the following websites where short readings on the subject are available: http://history-world.org/egypt_and_mesopotamia_com…

http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/lesson2.html

http://history-world.org/Civilization,women_in_…

https://www.library.cornell.edu/colldev/mideast/wo…

Then discuss and analyze the roles of women, and their power or lack of such, in Mesopotamia and Egypt. What were they valued for and why? If you think there was a drop in status, what do you think caused it? Compare what you learn with what we discussed regarding the Venus figurines.

This optional video is about elite women:

Supreme Court Ruling Analysis

The Supreme Court is made up of nine justices who are responsible for deciding whether or not laws are in line with the U.S. Constitution. These individuals serve life-long appointments once they are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. Below is a list of some of the most controversial decisions in the last few decades by the Supreme Court. These cases are often mentioned by politicians during campaigns because the issues are still debated, even after the Supreme Court’s ruling.

Write an essay analyzing one of the following key Supreme Court rulings:

• National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2011/11-393?page=3
• District of Columbia v. Heller: http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2007/2007_07_290
• Roe v. Wade (abortion rights): http://www.oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1971/1971_70_18
• Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission: http://www.oyez.org/cases/2000-2009/2008/2008_08_205
• Obergefell v. Hodges: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2014/14-556
  

Your essay must be at least 500 words long.

Answer these questions to complete your analysis of your selected Supreme Court ruling.

• Tell the reader which of the five key Supreme Court ruling you selected to analyze.
• What was the law being challenged in the case?
• Tell me any of the states or government entities that were part of the case.
• Who was the Petitioner in the Case?
• What was the Petitioner’s argument?
• Who was Respondent?
• What was the Respondent’s argument?
• What part or parts of the Constitution were discussed in the case?
• Why were those parts of the Constitution discussed in the case?
• What was the final Supreme Court ruling by
• • What was the final score of the case was (for example 5 to 4 or 7 to 2 or some other combo that, in most cases, adds up to 9)
  • What was the date that the case was decided?
  • Which side won, was it the petitioner or the respondent?
  • What did it mean that this particular side won?
• This is the most important part of the assignment: how does this case currently impact your life and the lives of Americans? Explore the political and electoral consequences of the ruling. Don’t just say, for example in the case of Roe v. Wade, women can now have abortions because only a small percent of the population is of childbearing potential – how did the case impact everyone else more generally? Think about how even this current or most recent presidential election was impacted by the ruling you have analyzed.
• Provide a reference list.

Please note: APA formatting and citations rules apply to this and all essays in this course.

As with all weekly written assignments, submit your work as an attached file. Double-space your paper and use 12 point Times New Roman as your font.

The comparison and the contrast of Hamlet and Oedipus

“I would do the Compare and contrast perception and reality for Hamlet and Oedipus. I will Explain the idea that a character’s perception either similaritiesor differences, Introduce the two characters, and the Thesis statement.” This is what i would to do

First the outline:

In short, A” papers stick to the general layout/format of MLA, with smooth in-text citations and a works cited page. Answer the question (respond to the prompt) ; state your reasons for your answer, and then support your reasons with research (give addresses for your ideas) .

1. Before you write:
   1. Research (read)
   2. Reason (analyze)
   3. Respond (put it all together)
   4. Read Prompt (Find the question)
2. Steps in writing the essay
   1. Review Prompt (represent as your introduction)
   2. Respond (thesis statement–answer the question) last sentence in the introductory paragraph
   3. Reasons (topic sentences–support the answer to the question)-first sentences in the body paragraphs
   4. Research (supporting details–support the topic sentences)-following sentences in the body paragraphs
   5. Review (conclusion–summarize what you said)

   Minimum Requirements

   1. Utilize one of the outlines (Toulmin or Rogerian) provided in this course.
   2. Does NOT contain the entire text of the essay (this is only a blueprint/plan for the essay)
   3. Size 12pt, Times New Roman font
   4. MLA format (heading, header, in-text citations, and Works Cited page
   5. In-text/parenthetical citations should be in the paragraph plans
   6. The paper must use resources acknowledged appropriately with in-text citations within the body paragraphs:
   7. No more than two (2) works from the textbook discussed primarily
   8. Primary source (in discussion) must appear in the works cited page
   9. Each body paragraph MUST contain key but short quotations from the selections.
   10. At least five (5) articles from the library database or textbook (which were in your Annotated Bibliography)
   11. As may be appropriate, the paper must acknowledge opposing viewpoints.
   12. Includes a very brief description of what will be in each paragraph for the entire essay.
   13. .doc or .docx file (microsoft word document

   SECOND THE ESSAY :

   1. Writing
      1. Compose your essay
         1. Use MLA Format
         2. Meet the required minimum Word Count or Page Count (One word or one page less will equal an automatic grade of zero (0)
         3. Use the required number of sources from your Annotated Bibliography (If you use other sources, which you did not identify in your bibliography, you will have to add them/complete annotation for those as well)

   The purpose of this assignment is for you to utilize the knowledge you have gained about Literature and your critical thinking skills to compose an original essay that focuses on an aspect of Literature. For your final exam, you are to compose an essay which covers some topic in either in Poetry, Fiction, or Drama.Minimum requirements:

   1. Word Count
      1. For “C” credit, the essay must be, at least, a full five pages long, with the last paragraph ending at the bottom of page five (5), or the top of page six (6), and the Works Cited page appearing on the sixth (6) or seventh (7) page. X
      2. For “A” credit, the paper must be, a full seven (7) pages long, with the last paragraph ending at the bottom of page seven (7), or the top of page eight (8), and the Works Cited page appearing on the eighth (8) or ninth (9) page.
   2. Mode/genre of writing (expository, argument, or narrative)
      1. The essay is an argumentative research paper
   3. Format (MLA)
      1. The paper must include an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs sufficient to support the claim, and a concluding paragraph.
      2. Works cited page reflecting the protocols of MLA
      3. In text citations
      4. Size 12 Times New Roman font (Includes header!)
      5. Double Spaced
      6. All margins=1 inch
   4. Sources
      1. The paper must use resources acknowledged appropriately with in-text citations within the body paragraphs:
         1. No more than three (3) works discussed primarily.
         2. The paper is about one or more work(s) of poetry, fiction or drama.
         3. Each body paragraph MUST contain key but short quotations from the selections.
         4. At least five articles from the library database or anthology.
         5. As may be appropriate, the paper must acknowledge opposing viewpoints.

         Note:An automatic Grade of zero (0) will apply to essays, which do not meet any of these minimum requirements.

      These attach are example for the outline and the essay.The essay must be related to the annotated essay.