How important are early writing systems for our understanding of ancient India? Were there many written records left behind, and what has become of them? What is the value of writing to emerging civilizations?
What will be an ideal response?
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Capitals and port cities grew fastest between 1600 and 1750 for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ________
A. monarchies were creating state buildings B. bureaucracies were growing and were sited in the capital cities C. European overseas trade was increasing D. armies and court systems were stationed in the cities and drew workers E. church centers were expanding and drew tourists and religious pilgrims
Consider the motives of early English promoters of colonization like Gilbert and Raleigh. To what extent were such men motivated by idealistic goals? To what extent by economic interests?
What will be an ideal response?
According to those who embraced republicanism, the stability of society and the authority of the government
a. rested with the legislature. b. required a fair distribution of economic goods. c. depended on the free enterprise system. d. must be based on a constitution and bill of rights. e. depended upon the virtue of its citizenry.
Which group embraced Zoroastrianism as its primary religion?
a. Sumerians b. Egyptians c. Assyrians d. Persians e. Mesopotamians