Taking in consideration monuments like the ziggurat of ur (seen above), what can be deduced about architecture in ancient mesopotamia? a) the ziggurats mirrored the terraced farming techniques of the area. b) attack from surrounding civilizations was a problem that the ziggurat solve. c) the ziggurats of mesopotamia were a testament to their advanced architectural abilities. d) they had to worry about flooding in their cities and used the ziggurats provided protection.

Is this statement true or false? before 1850, workers in american mines, mills, and factories were poorly paid, but their safety on the job was always protected by strict laws.

The factory system of the early-19th century caused a) a decrease in farm production. b) an increase in rural population. c) an increase in urban population. d) high unemployment in other areas.

Egypt is home to one of the oldest human civilizations. theearliest egyptian dynasty was established around 3100bce. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when it was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of aseries of muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. european powers then occupied egypt beginning in the late 18th century. today, egypt is an independent republic with its own constitution and elected leaders. however, some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if these leaders continue to grow more powerful. which statement from the passage addresses an event from the present? a. after the fall of the roman empire, egypt became part of a seriesof muslim empires, including the ottoman empire. b. egypt was ruled by powerful leaders known as pharaohs until the 500s bce, when egypt was conquered by a series of invaders, including the persian empire and the roman empire. c. it is possible that egypt will become an autocratic state if the leaders continue to grow more powerful. d. however some modern observers worry that powerful military leaders have seized too much power in the country. edit: the correct answer is d