How did geography influence the creation beliefs of the earliest civilizations?
What will be an ideal response?
In your answer, consider how two or three of the ancient civilizations explained how the universe, the earth, and humans, were created. As you describe a few specific creation myths, relate them directly to the real geography of the places that came up with these theories. For instance, what role does water play in the Mesopotamian creation myths, and how does this compare to the role that water played in the real lives of Mesopotamians?
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Which of the following statements best describes the mawali?
A) They were peasants who performed artisan tasks in the Muslim community. B) They were non-Arab Islamic converts who were considered second-class Muslims. C) They had special wealth or prestige. D) They were slaves taken as part of conquest and expansion during the Caliphate. E) They lived in the cities to have sufficient access to places of worship.
How might Progressives' reactions to Lewis Hine's "Sadie Pfeiffer, Lancaster Cotton Mills, South Carolina" have differed from their reactions to his photo "Newsies Smoking on a Monday Morning, St. Louis, Missouri, 1910"?
A) Progressives probably would have been angry that the little girl was standing idle but amused at the young boys' antics. B) Progressives probably would have been accepting of the little girl's working under adult supervision but angry that three young boys were working without such supervision. C) Progressives probably would have felt protective of the little girl working practically alone in the big factory but would have been upset by the vice of the young boys. D) Progressives probably would have feared what the future held for the young boys but would not have been as concerned about the future of the little girl.
George Wallace
a. had a long track record as minister for agriculture. b. was a staunch Republican. c. campaigned on immigration reform. d. attacked the counterculture, the civil right movement, and the Great Society.
Why didn’t Philip II invade Persia?
A) He signed a treaty with Artaxerxes.
B) He couldn't control the rebellious Greek city-states.
C) He was killed before he had the chance to invade.
D) He was busy conquering Egypt.