Practice Comparative Perspectives (5) - Unit 2: Early Civilizations and Cultural Foundations

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Question 1.
What is cuneiform?
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Think about the type of materials used.
Question 2.
Who was the ruler of ancient Egypt?
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Consider their divine status.
3Question 3.
What system of writing originated in Mesopotamia?
- Cuneiform
- Hieroglyphics
- Indus script
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It's a wedge-shaped writing.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Indus Valley civilization had a rigid social hierarchy.
- True
- False
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Consider what evidence suggests this.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the innovations in writing and law influenced the development of social identities in Mesopotamia compared to Egypt.
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Consider the roles of rulers in each society.
Question 6.
Discuss the impact of religious beliefs on political structures in at least two of the studied civilizations.
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Note the similarities and differences in how divine elements are perceived.

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