Humanities
1. Discuss the art, architecture, and sculpture of ancient Egypt. Then, explain how the monuments of ancient Egypt reflected the political and religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.
2. Discuss the myth of “Isis and Osiris.” How did this myth provide the basis for Egyptian religion. I-low did it explain certain aspects of Egyptian society. Also, what does this myth have in common with the Christian faith.
3. Discuss the pharaoh Akhenaton. Then state how he initiated a belief in one God, the Aton, for a short period of time. Then, explain how Akhenaton’s conception of the god “Aton” combined the idea of the Egyptian sun-god, Amon Ra, with the Hebrew conception of God.
4. Discuss Egypt when it was ruled by the Ptolemy dynasty. How did Hellenistic Egypt combine Egyptian culture with Greek culture. Also, how were Egyptian beliefs adapted to Greek philosophical thought.
5. Discuss the Roman conquest of Egypt from 60-30 B.C. Be sure to discuss in detail the life and death of Cleopatra VII, the last of the pharaohs.
6. Discuss the short story “Sinhue the Egyptian.” Then, explain how this short story depicts the general ideology of the Middle Kingdom. To what extent is this story propaganda?
