Ancient History and Literature Tues/Thurs 9/28

What beautiful weather today. It makes me want to be outside. I am assuming it is doing the same to you. Get some fresh air, but please keep your nose to the grindstone!

History: Quiz on Chapters 7-10 of SWB's Ancient History.

Literature: Read Tablet One of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

If you do not have the text in epic form, please read on line. The link is as follows:

www.ancienttexts/library/mesopotamian/gilgamesh/

In journal form answer these questions: What characteristics make a good leader?

Does Gilgamesh have these characteristics yet?

Vocabulary:

1. telltale: that gives warning or information

2. temerity-recklessness

3. teem- to be full to overflowing

4. tangent- touching

5. taciturn-disciplined to conversation

6. synod- ecclesiastical council

7. swarthy- having a dark hue

8. supplicate- to beg

9. supple- easily bent

10. supine- lying on the back