Chooseone (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices b

Chooseone (1) of the topics from the list of topic choices below. Read thetopic carefully. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper (750-1,000words) that follows instructions and covers each part of the topic. (Thetitle page and References list do not get included in this word count).Topic Choices – Choose just one (1) of the topics below: Qualities of the Hero: Comparing Gilgamesh and Odysseus. Writean essay comparing these two (2) heroic figures from ancient epics of different cultures, especially focusing your analysis on the sourcesabout their encounters with monsters: Gilgamesh encounters the monsterguarding the forest, Humbaba, in Tablets 3-5 of the Epic of Gilgamesh (see http://www.sacred-texts.com/ane/eog/ ). Odysseus encounters Polyphemus the Cyclops in Book 9 of The Odyssey (see http://www.theoi.com/Text/HomerOdyssey9.html; from line 105 to the end). Your paper should: a)Compare Gilgamesh and Odysseus as to their heroic qualities, notingsimilarities and differences, using specific examples from the epics. b)Summarize what this indicates about differences between ancientMesopotamian and Greek cultures in their ideals and expectations. c)From this comparison, suggest ways that current cultural ideals andexpectations shape modern notions about role models and heroes. Confucius and Aristotle on Virtue.Write an essay comparing these two (2) ancient thinkers on the conceptof virtue or good ethical character and conduct. Stay focused on theissue; keep any biographical or other information short or limited. Asmuch as possible, analyze their writings (in translation, of course),using Confucius’ Analects (at http://classics.mit.edu/Confucius/analects.html ) and Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics (at http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/nicomachaen.html ). Your paper should: a)Compare the teachings of Confucius and Aristotle on what constitutesvirtue or good ethical character and conduct, noting similarities anddifferences in specific ideas or emphasis. b) Consider what your findings suggest about differences between ancient Chinese and ancient Greek culture. c) From this comparison, suggest ideas of virtue that can apply to ethics in a modern setting, such as a diverse workplace. Comparing Sculptures of Ancient India and Greece. Writean essay comparing the way gods and humans were depicted in sculpturein ancient India and Greece, and identify the cultural values and idealsthat these art works reflect in each case. Your paper should: a)Using specific examples, compare the way gods and people were depictedin the sculptures of ancient India and Greece, noting similarities anddifferences. b) Identify the cultural values and ideals that these art works reflect for each society. c)From this comparison, suggest a modern situation of artistic expressionand the ways it reflects or counters prevailing cultural values. Comparing Ancient Skeptics. Writean essay comparing Lucretius and Wang Chong (=Wang Ch’ung), skepticalphilosophers of ancient Rome and China. They were skeptical aboutpopular religious and spiritual beliefs and widely-held superstitions.Lucretius was an Epicurean philosopher of Roman culture (Chapter 6).Wang Ch’ung was a thinker in ancient Chinese culture (Chapter 7). Focusyour comparison on their writings as found at http://www.humanistictexts.org/lucretius.htm and http://www.humanistictexts.org/wangchung.htm#On Not Flying to Heaven. Your paper should: a)Using examples from their writings, compare these two (2) thinkers ontheir views about specific subjects and on their approach in explainingand expressing their skepticism. b) From this comparison, identify popular beliefs in each culture that seem similar and those that seem different. c)From this comparison, suggest any modern situation in which materialistskeptics confront spiritual and religious beliefs, and comment on theconsiderations of free expression and cultural respect. Comparing Ancient Male Rulers. Takeany two (2) of these rulers and write an essay comparing them: RamsesII, Shihuangdi, Constantine, Ashoka, Pericles, or Charlemagne. Selectrulers from different cultures. You may also propose (for approval ornot) a ruler not listed. Avoid lengthy quoting or lengthy closeparaphrasing from biographical sources. Make it YOUR comparativeanalysis. Your paper should: a)Compare the two (2) rulers in terms of their situation and methods ofrule and their apparent ideals and practices, noting similarities anddifferences. Use specific examples. b)Consider what your study suggests about the cultures over which theyruled, identifying any similarities and differences between thecultures. c)From this comparison, suggest lessons about different types ofeffective leadership in the world of modern business and / or modernpolitics. Comparing Ancient Female Rulers. Comparethe Tang Empress Wu Zetian (also known as Empress Wu or as Wu Zhao;ruled China around 690-705 AD) with either the Pharaoh Cleopatra (ruledEgypt around 51-31 BC) or the Pharaoh Hatshepsut (ruled Egypt around1478-1458 BC). You may also propose (for approval or not) a female rulernot listed. Avoid lengthy quoting or lengthy close paraphrasing frombiographical sources. Make it YOUR comparative analysis. Your papershould: a)Compare the two (2) rulers in terms of their situation and ascent topower, their methods of rule, and their achievements andresourcefulness, noting similarities and differences. Use specificexamples. b)Consider what your study suggests about the cultures over which theyruled, identifying any similarities and differences between thecultures. c)From this comparison, suggest lessons about different types ofeffective leadership by a female in the world of modern business and /or modern politics. Othertopic choice using a comparative approach (proposed by student orinstructor) and approved by the professor and supported by the gradingrubric. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Betyped, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), withone-inch margins on all sides. Both in-text citations and a Referenceslist are required. Citations and references must follow APA styleformat. Check with your professor for any additional instructionsspecific to the selected topic. (Note: Students can find APA style materials located in the course shell for guidance). Includea cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’sname, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The coverpage and the reference page are not included in the required pagelength. For our purposes, you may omit any abstract page. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Explain how key social, cultural, and artistic contributions contribute to historical changes. Explain the importance of situating a society’s cultural and artistic expressions within a historical context. Examinethe influences of intellectual, religious, political, andsocio-economic forces on social, cultural, and artistic expressions. Identify major historical developments in world cultures during the eras of antiquity to the Renaissance. Use technology and information resources to research issues in the study of world cultures. Write clearly and concisely about world cultures using proper writing mechanics.