Why is the term “Latin” used to describe the region that is to be studied in this Unit? The natives spoke a form of Latin taught to them by ancient Roman explorers. “Latin” is a word describing people from the Iberian Peninsula in Europe. Most of the widely spoken languages in this region are derived from Latin South America reminded early explorers of the Italian region where the Romans lived.

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech