Western Civilization 121
Pick 2 from the following.
Write 4 to 5 paragraphs for each
1.) Early Rome proved very successful in expanding its territory and then governing that territory effectively. What was the big difference between the successes of
Rome, and the failures of some of the other empires like Greece? How was Rome able to form an identity for the entire Empire?
2.) Early Christians were greatly persecuted by Rome as the empire fell more and more into decay. What effect do you think persecution had on the new religion of
Christianity? How did attempts at conversion change the religion even further? Why was it important for the religion to develop a stricter doctrine once it became a
dominant religion?
3.) Discuss the changes in attitudes toward women in Christianity. Give examples of how these changes effected women throughout history. Do you still think they exist
to an extent to this day? Give some examples from modern times regarding the Catholic Church and their stance toward women or women’s issues.
4.) Name some similarities and differences between Islam and Christianity. Focus on the views, cultures, and histories of both. How does learning about Christianity or
Islam from a purely historical perspective affect your understanding of those religions in the modern world?
Paper Comments *Must be knowledgeable about the topic.
*DO NOT USED ANY Sources.
*It should be your own thoughts on the topic.
* THIS IS NOT A RESEARCH PAPER.
