1. Define prehistory, along with the various ways that prehistory is studied. You should develop your answer by discussing the three main divisions of the Stone Age, along with the criteria for each of these divisions, paying particular attention to the significance of the Agricultural Revolution as the Stone Age ended. (Reminder: The information covered about hominids is relevant to this essay).
2. Compare and contrast the flood of the Epic of Gilgamesh with the flood in the Genesis version of Noah. You should develop your answer by discussing the background, preparation, and aftermath of each flood. You should analyze in your discussion the different messages of the two floods, pointing out how the flood of the Epic is fundamentally different from that of Noah and is reflective of Sumerian culture.
3. Compare and contrast the religions of Buddhism and Jainism by analyzing (1) the background of each in Hinduism; (2) the shaping influences of the founder of each and (3) the teachings and beliefs of each.