1.Discuss the division of labor according to gender, including the changes that occurred during the transition from nomadic to agricultural societies.
2.Compare and contrast any TWO of the following societies, considering both their development and advancement. How did they differ in structure, culture, and soceity (including aspects of agriculture, religion, economice, military, etc.)? Choose 2 from: Harappan, Egyptian, Olmec, Mayan, Mississippian, Han.
3.Compare the Israelites’ relationship with their god with the Sumerians’ relationship with their gods. How did they both influence they way the people lived their lives?
4.Discuss the role of Osiris in Egyptian religion. How did his legend reflect the overall outlook of Egyptian religion?
5.Discuss the major events of the New Kingdom, emphasizing evolution from Egypt of the Old and Middle Kingdoms.
6.What were the main changes in Indian society and civilization brought about by the Aryan migrations? What aspects of the Harappan society were adopted by the Ayrans?
7.Consider Confucianism and Legalism under Han and later rulers. How were these two conflicting philosophies implemented by Chinese rulers?
8.Describe the civil service system of ancient China. How and why did it originate and evolve?
9.In what ways did the Mississippian peoples resemble and differ from other North American Amerinds?
