Mesopotamian “assemblies”, called puhrum in Sumerian, were:
a. gatherings of sharecroppers
b. gatherings of influential elders
c. gatherings of nomads
d. gatherings of deities
b. gatherings of influential elders
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The letter of Nancy Ward illustrates all of the following EXCEPT
A) an Indian woman's understanding of her people's position. B) the roles played by a Cherokee woman. C) an Anglo woman's perspective. D) a concern for the dwindling power of the Cherokee people.
Which best describes how divisions among Algonquin groups helped facilitate European conquest of their lands?
a. Algonquin groups were so busy fighting each other that they did not notice the European arrivals. b. Algonquin groups divided into two powerful leagues, one of which sided with the English. c. Algonquin groups could not communicate with each other and thus could not warn each other of European invaders. d. Algonquin groups had a strict hierarchy that made it much easier for Europeans to conquer them. e. Algonquin groups were more willing to ally themselves with foreigners than with other Algonquin groups.
The creation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) illustrates a commitment to the concept of
(a) colonialism (b) isolationism (c) mutual defense (d) human rights
Looking at Map 9.3, "West African States," which of these was true of Songhay?
A) It lay along the sahel. B) It was part of the Almoravid Empire. C) It controlled most of the Sahara. D) It incorporated both Kanem-Bornu and Mali.