Q Please answer two of the following four reading explorations. Be sure to support your answers from the readings. Your answers are due via Blackboard on [Week 2, Day 1]: 1. Read the creation tales in the inset on page 39 of Landmarks. Answer the questions at the end of the reading. 2. Read the excerpts from Hammurabi’s Code in the inset on page 14 of Landmarks. Answer the questions at the end of the reading. 3. Read the excerpts from the Epic of Gilgamesh (please see the attached copy). What makes Gilgamesh an epic hero? Compare and contrast the biblical story of the Flood (Genesis 6:9-8:22) with the flood story in the epic (lines 143-164). Additionally, do lines 173-205 have a familiar ring? A minimum of one full paragraph per chosen reading exploration is required. Assignment purpose: This assignment will introduce you to important primary written sources in history, and in the process you will attain a more in-depth understanding of the cultures and historical periods under consideration for the week. You will also demonstrate your own comprehension of the readings by answering select questions given in the assignment instructions. This assignment will be accomplished by reading the assigned readings in the course textbook (please note that reading exploration 3 above requires a Bible, as well). (course objectives 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 2.8, 4.1, 4.4) Grading: 1. Two reading explorations and their questions must be addressed according to the instructions. Addressing only one reading reflection will result in an automatic 20-point deduction. 2. All the questions in the chosen reading explorations must be answered. An automatic 15-point deduction per skipped question applies. 3. The answers must meet the requirement of one full paragraph per reading exploration. A full paragraph consists of a minimum of five sentences. 4. The answers are to be written in complete sentences, including proper grammar and spelling. Excessive writing errors will result in a deduction. 5. In-text citations giving line references to the textbook readings must be included. Failing to give references will result in a deduction.