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Humanties Chapter 2

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Which of the following differentiates the Hebrews from other Near Eastern cultures?
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They worshipped a single god
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What was the role of the Hebrew prophets in the era following Solomon's death?
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To provide moral instruction according to the laws of the Torah
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What were ziggurats most likely designed to resemble?
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A mountain
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What classic struggle do Gilgamesh and Enkidu represent?
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Nature versus civilization
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Why did the arts develop in Mesopotamia?
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As celebrations of the priest-kings' power
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Which of the following pairs correctly identifies the subjects illustrated on the Royal Standard of Ur?
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"War" and "Peace"
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What is the Persian Zoroaster's greatest contribution to religious thought?
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The emphasis on free will
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Why do the Ten Commandments provide equal treatment for all classes of the Hebrews?
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The Hebrews had once themselves been slaves
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Why did Mesopotamian scribes move from pictograms to the more linear cuneiform writing?
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Drawing lines instead of curves in wet clay was easier
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Why is the Royal Standard of Ur such an important discovery?
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It is one of the earliest example of historical narrative
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What new technology followed agriculture in defining Mesopotamia?
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Metallurgy
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Why did visitors to the ziggurats often leave a statue representing themselves?
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To serve as prayer offerings to the gods
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Why does Hammurabi's law code represent an important change for Mesopotamian justice?
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It made laws more uniform, objective, and impartial
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What distinguishes an epic from other literary forms?
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It describes a people's common heritage
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Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh a first in known literary works?
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It is the first to confront the idea of death