“The Assyrians were an empire who worshipped a sky god and conquered most of
Mesopotamia.”
Prompts: (Select 1)
- How do religion and empire work hand-in-hand to produce ideologies that justify rule,
expansion, and social order? Give two examples of empires and their religions, explore
their relationship with specific examples. Your essay should include an exploration of the
intersection of religion/imperial ideology, the context for the emergence of the empire,
social structure, and consequence for world history. 4-5 pages. - Make a creative project that reflects the major themes of the class. This can be done on
any medium within reason, but should intentionally and clearly reflect what we’ve
discussed in class. Write 3 pages explaining how the artwork reflects the ideas of the
course.
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