Q Please read "From the Iliad" (Reading 4.1, pp. 82-85), and then answer three of the following questions: 1. Read The Hymn to the Aten (please see the attached document). Please answer the following questions: Which of the Aten’s powers are glorified? Also, compare the hymn with Psalm 104 of the Hebrew Bible. 2. Read the selection from the Iliad (please see the attached document): Please answer the following question: How would you describe the personality of Achilles? 3. In lines 229-238 of the Iliad, what is the attitude about human life and the involvement of the gods in the lives of humans (see also lines 71-74)? 4. Compare lines 119-153 in the Iliad with the description of Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-8 of the Hebrew Bible. Please answer the following questions: In light of the fact that archaeologists have now determined that the Philistines (of which Goliath was one) came originally from the Aegean Sea area, how might the Iliad help one to further appreciate David's confrontation with Goliath? A minimum of one full paragraph per question is required. Your answers are due on [Week 4, Day 1]. 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 explorations 1 and 4 above require the 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.