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[Free] Why was Babylonian Civilization important? Babylonian Civilization was among the first empire builders in ancient Mesopotamia. Babylonian cities were built along the Euphrates River. In 1792 BC, Hammurabi became the first king of Babylon. Under Hammurabi's rule, Babylon developed as the cradle of learning and culture and grew into a powerful city by erecting magnificent and lavish buildings, royal palaces with compounds, gardens, cemeteries, and ziggurats. Cities like Ur had residential areas with ordinary houses on winding streets, elite housing, shops, and shrines.

[Free] Read the quote below and use it to help you answer the question that follows. "When a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security... He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good." Which of the following actions shows how the colonists succeeded in achieving the goals mentioned in this quote? A. By forming an army and declaring war against the British B. By electing a new king to lead Britain and its colonies C. Creating a constitution that protects individual rights D. By sending colonists to Britain to serve in Parliament

[Free] What does Machiavelli say about appearance?

[Free] How was the outcome of the French Revolution most likely that of the American Revolution?

[Free] A. Complete the sentences. 1. The ______ World War ended in 1945. 2. Mahatma Gandhi started the ______ on 8 August, 1942. 3. The Indian National Army was organised by ______. 4. The Constitution of India was framed by ______. B. What happened on these dates? 1. 1939 2. 1942 3. 1946 4. 1947 C. Match the following. 1. Clement Attlee a. Indian National Army 2. Subhas Chandra Bose b. British Prime Minister 3. Mahatma Gandhi c. Boundary Commission 4. Lord Mountbatten d. Quit India Movement 5. Cyril Radcliffe e. Last British Viceroy

[Free] The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln (excerpt) But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate-we can not consecrate- we can not hallow-this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us-that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion-that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom-and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. What argument about the role of Northern civilians is President Abraham Lincoln making in this excerpt from the Gettysburg Address? A. He suggests that only participation of civilians through enlistment in the army can ensure victory B. He suggests that civilians should contribute to the war effort through monetary means C. He suggests that civilians can properly honor the dead only by building memorials to them. D. He suggests that civilians can honor the dead only by honoring and helping their families. E. He suggests that civilians can honor the dead only by honoring and supporting the ideals that they died for

[Free] What was one of the major causes of death along the Trail of Tears for the Cherokee people? A. Beatings B. Poison C. Predators D. Harsh weather

[Free] Which were included among the "Three Principles of the People"? Select three options. communism democracy socialism capitalism nationalism

[Free] List some of the differences between the confederation political system under the Articles of Confederation and the federation political system under the US Constitution.

[Free] What were the key points of the scandal which forced Vice President Spiro Agnew to resign? A. Obstructing justice B. Breaking and entering C. Defaming rival politicians D. Bribery and tax evasion Which was an outcome of the end of the Cold War?