Assignment
THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH - Two of these will appear on the test. You will choose one to write a response to in a 2-3 paragraph essay. Use specific examples to support your answer, and parentheses to indicate page numbers. You will be allowed to use your books.
1. What did the Mesopotamians consider to be qualities of good and bad kingship, as described in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
2. What does the Epic of Gilgamesh suggest about attitudes toward civilization? What does it mean to be civilized vs. uncivilized? Are there down sides to civilization?
3. How can the Epic of Gilgamesh be used as a historical source? What are the possible drawbacks of using it as a historical source?