Question 1 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link Which of the following is a distinctive Christian belief that early Christians did NOT share with Jews? A. Acceptance of the important role of the prophets B. Belief in a messiah C. Belief in monotheism D. The obligation to be charitable toward widows and the poor E. Belief in a triune God, or trinity Submit Answer
Question 2 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link City-states in early Mesopotamia were ruled by which of the following? A. An assembly of citizens B. A cohort of military leaders C. Scribes D. Priest-kings E. Merchants Submit Answer
Question 3 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link The theme of *The Epic of Gilgamesh*, considered the finest work of Mesopotamian literature, describes the A. story of the creation of men and women B. fears of Mesopotamians concerning the destruction of the world C. search for immortality D. goal of returning to a heavenly paradise following death E. idea of a benevolent god Submit Answer
Question 4 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link According to many historians, which of the following was an important factor that encouraged the development of the first cities in ancient Sumer? A. The need to establish centralized control of irrigation and flood management B. The ready availability of wild game C. The presence of a detailed and extensive written law code D. The preexistence of a highly bureaucratic society ruled by a god-king E. The desire to establish a more egalitarian government Submit Answer
Question 5 of 5 Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Copy Link Neolithic society is best characterized by the development of which of the following? A. Systems of writing and education B. Kingship and bureaucracy C. Agriculture and the domestication of animals D. Nomadic hunting and gathering E. Priesthood and temple worship Submit Answer