write assignment

They should be double-spaced with 12 point type and one inch margins all around.  Responses should include an introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs and a conclusion.  

Choose ONE of the following:

1.  Describe the rise of Christianity within Roman Civilization.  What were its origins?  How are we to account for its rising popularity during this time?  What major figures (emperors, missionaries, philosophers etc.) played pivotal roles in this development? 

2.  Classical Greek and Roman Civilization had a great deal in common and, in particular, shared one over-arching sentiment.  What term best describes the dominant frame of reference which they shared?  Describe, in some detail, how this sentiment was expressed in Greek and Roman life? (In terms of how it was expressed, think in terms of culture including, but not limited to literature, philosophy, politics, architecture, military life, society and economics.)  

please write about 500 to 650 words.