This document discusses monumental architecture and asks students to analyze a monument of their choice, describing its features and symbolism. It prompts students to discuss what the monument implies about the cultural values and socio-economic-political organization of the society that created it. Students are asked to bring in concepts from course readings on leadership, politics, and religion in early societies to develop their analysis and support their claims in a 150-word response. They must also respond to two classmates' posts by the seventh day.