How did early civilizations view human beings' relationship to nature and the divine? How did they use their understanding of nature and religion to shape or justify their customs?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. An understanding that human life was precarious and subject to the powers of the nature of god(s)
2. The idea that humans could improve their condition, either through pleasing the gods or adhering to a moral code
3. A clear connection between religion and justifications for government and law
4. A distinction between the outlook of Mesopotamian civilization and that of the Egyptians and Hebrews
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