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Read Gilgamesh (in its entirety).

Answer the following question in a one-page paper:

Citing specific evidence from Gilgamesh (not from the textbook), explain the role(s) of kingship in ancient Sumerian society. In other words, one might ask, what were the duties of the king, or what was a Sumerian king expected to do, or what were some of the characteristics of kingship in Ancient Mesopotamia?

If you do not want to tackle that question, then here is an alternative:

Citing specific evidence from Gilgamesh (not from the textbook), explain the social structure in ancient Sumerian society.

Your paper must follow this format:

• must have a brief introduction and conclusion paragraphs (each not to exceed three lines); the introduction must directly respond to the assignment question and identify your analysis/thesis points.
• font size 10 or 12 only
• one-inch margins
• double-spaced
• page number citations for your quoted evidence
• name, and only your name, at the top left of the paper
• not to exceed one (1) page