Based on the primary source documents (using at least one from each module), texts and videos from Chapters 1-5 respond to the following:
The process of urbanization, institutional religion, written language, and formal governments with laws provided just some of the cornerstones to Western Civilization; based on the available sources, which one of these aspects of social development do you think was most critical for the advancement of Western culture?
Remember, your essays should be a critical analysis of the primary sources from the reading folders on D2L, in conjunction with background material covered in textbook and videos. Essays should be approximately 1000-1500 words and must be typed, double-spaced, using a 12-point font and include 1 margins. Writing assignments will not be accepted via email, but must be submitted via D2L Dropbox, Essay 1 Folder.
