You may not use the same tradition more than once on the exam

This exam asks you to draw on at least four different course traditions. You may not use the same tradition more than once on the exam. You must include at least one course video and one course source in your discussion of each tradition. There is a 1500word maximum for the exam, 750 word maximum for each essay.

Essay 1. Imagine that you are standing in an ancient city, watching a volcanic eruption. It just so happens that standing next to you is Bulla Felix, who stares in fear at what he is seeing. You take the opportunity to explain to him about how to make sense of disaster and injustice, drawing on two traditions from the course, each from a different region. After you have concluded your explanation, consider how Bulla Felix might reasonably respond to your explanation. These traditions must come from two different regions. The regions are defined as: 1. West of India (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Greek philosophical traditions), 2. South Asia (Hinduism, Buddhism), 3. East Asia (Daoism, Confucianism, Legalism), or 4. Indigenous traditions. You must use different traditions from Essay 2. You must include at least one course video and one course source in your discussion of each tradition. Maximum word length: 750 words.

Essay 2. Abu Nuwas confides in you that he needs your advice figuring out who he really is and what he needs to do to live well. Since you have just completed your preparation for the MMW121 final exam, present him with ways to understand the true self and for living well from two course traditions, each from a different region. After explaining these options, make the case for which of the two paths you believe will be best for Abu Nuwas and why. The regions are defined as: 1. West of India (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Greek philosophical traditions), 2. South Asia (Hinduism, Buddhism), 3. East Asia (Daoism, Confucianism, Legalism), 4. Indigenous traditions. You must use different traditions from Essay 1. You must include at least one course video and one course source in your discussion of each tradition. Maximum word length: 750 words.