1. Compare historically and explain why the Assyrian Empire was far more long-lived, powerful, wealthier and larger than the ancient Kingdom of Israel, but it is the latter that has made the greater and more long lasting impact on the course of human culture. 2. Explain why the Roman Civilization is sometimes like an amoeba in its attitude towards other cultures. Use examples from early contact with the Etruscans to Carthage and Hellenistic (Greek) cultures.

3. List the chief contributions of the Roman and Greek civilizations to human culture. Do this in chart form.