What happened to the Sumerian states and city-states as they expanded?
a. They defeated the Hittites in 2600 B.C.E.
b. They were plagued by wars as they fought for control of land and water.
c. They developed a complicated religion with a sophisticated belief in life after death.
d. They became warriors who instituted totalitarian government.
e. They built damns and irrigation canals along the Indus River.
b
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A. Treaty of Nijmwegen B. Peace of Ryswick C. League of Augsburg D. Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
What was President George W. Bush's first order of business after being elected?
A) expansion of the Americans with Disabilities Act B) environmental protections C) quelling the unrest in the Middle East D) health care reform E) a large tax cut
What happened as a consequence of the discovery of gold on Cherokee land?
A) The Cherokee tribe became extremely wealthy. B) The Cherokee formed an alliance with the state of Georgia to mine the gold. C) Georgia passed a law denying the Cherokee legal authority over their land. D) A riot broke out, resulting in both white and Cherokee casualties. E) Other Indian tribes tried to stake out competing land claims.