Examine the primary documents provided in “Considering the Evidence: Axum and the World (pp. 292-298), and “Considering the Evidence: Art and the Maya Elite (pp. 299-305). Essay must discuss at least 5 of the 7 documents provided in those two sections. • Based on these documents, how would you describe Axum’s various relationships with the world beyond its borders? • How does each of the documents reflect the distinctive perspective of its author? What different perspectives can you notice between those documents written from within Axum and those written by outsiders? How did the particular social role that each author represents (missionary, monarch, merchant) affect his view of Axum? • What can you learn from these visual sources about the values, preoccupations, and outlook of the Maya elite? • In what ways are women and men depicted in these visual sources? What might this suggest about their respective roles in the elite circles of Maya society?
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