Which of the following statements was NOT a reason Sumerians developed a writing system?
A) to keep the calendar and predict season changes
B) to track commercial and religious taxation
C) to standardize an alphabet
D) to record marital and inheritance contracts
E) to record law codes
C
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Because the Romans did not destroy the Latin cities after defeating them in 338 B.C.E., ________
A. Carthage felt free to attack Rome B. the Senate removed Sulla from his command C. the Romans gathered more plunder when they attacked again in 336 B.C.E. D. most of the cities remained loyal allies
Unlike those in the Chesapeake, New England immigrants
a. enjoyed a longer life expectancy. b. usually migrated in family units. c. were less ravaged by infectious diseases. d. had a low premarital pregnancy rate. e. allowed married women to retain property.
Which of the following was not linked to the European "missionary factor" as a motivation to conquer the peoples of Africa?
a. The belief in the tenets of social Darwinism. b. The acceptance of the concept of the "White Man's Burden." c. The competition among the European powers to create an African industrial revolution. d. The desire to spread Christianity. e. The attempt to bring some medical knowledge and assistance.
The Soviet Union was invited to participate in the Marshall Plan.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)