The Epic of Gilgamesh was
a. the formal title of the Osiris myth.
b. an epic poem from Mesopotamia dealing with the search for immortality.
c. a creation myth developed by early Phoenician thinkers.
d. the first Egyptian literary masterpiece.
e. a code of laws established by the Babylonian ruler, Gilgamesh.
b
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a. was much more aggressive in his use of presidential power. b. did not feel that labor-management relations were a vital issue. c. distanced himself from the growing influence of the press. d. was a Republican and they were Democrats.
Who were the most revered women in Rome?
A) The Vestal Virgins. B) The matrons of Rome C) The virgins of Rome D) The priestesses of Rome E) The empress
Publication of How the Other Half Lives led to which of the following?
A) movements for more slums B) revocation of housing codes C) arrest and conviction of greedy landlords D) creation of city government agencies to deal with housing issues
Many of the failures of past civilizations can be attributed to
a. war and territorial conflict b. famine and disease c. overextending and expansion d. overexploiting their environments