The ancient Greeks were polytheistic, meaning that they worshiped many gods. Each god was assigned a specific task, such as controlling the ocean or causing mischief. It is widely accepted among the academic community that the Romans "borrowed" most of their gods from Greek mythology. Write a paper that compares and contrasts Roman and Greek mythology, complete with breakdowns of the major gods.
One of the oldest societies, Mesopotamia sprang up in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The city of Babylon serves as the capital of Mesopotamian culture. Mesopotamian culture was drastically different from that of modern society. Discuss the origins of Mesopotamian society, its religious beliefs, and briefly describe some of the more notable religious or daily rituals in which Mesopotamians regularly engaged.
The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 and was one of the most important artifacts uncovered by archaeologists. The stone carries an inscription of a decree by a former king of Egypt, but the important part is that the stone is etched in several languages. The Rosetta Stone has the same message translated into Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphs, making it one of the most valuable resources for decoding some now-extinct languages. Talk about the details of the find, the history of the stone, and the academic opportunities opened by its discovery.
Ancient history has seen a fair number of empires led by great conquerors and explorers. Though each empire was different in terms of its beliefs, methods and size, the one thing that they all have in common is that they eventually collapsed. Take two or three of ancient history's most notable empires and compare and contrast the reasons for their eventual demise. Be sure to talk about religion, resources, form of government and notable leaders.