Discovery of agriculture

    1. Examine the profound changes brought about by the discovery of agriculture. 2. What were the major achievements of the Mesopotamians? How did these achievements influence later societies, especially the Hebrews? 3. What does the Egyptian religious cult of Osiris tell us about the Egyptian view of death, morality, and the afterlife? 4. What were the advantages and disadvantages of the caste system? How did the caste system reflect Indian society? 5. Compare and contrast any two of these Chinese philosophies: Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism. 6. Attempt a comparative analysis of Hinduism and Buddhism with specific reference to their origins, beliefs and practices. 7. Discuss the impact of the Indian Ocean trade on the social, political and economic affairs of the Swahili states and societies of East Africa.