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What role did cultural diffusion play in this period? |
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What environmental advantages did the ancient Middle East have that permitted the growth of agriculture and cities? What disadvantages did the Middle East have?* |
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Why was agriculture a key step for the beginnings of Western civilization? Why did it lead to differentiation within societies? |
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Why did Sumerians develop a highly organized society? What was the role of religion in the organization of Sumerian society? |
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Why did writing develop in Sumerian civilization? What uses was it put to? How did those uses change over time? Why is record-keeping important for Western civilization? |
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Compare the religious outlooks of Egyptians and Sumerians. How can we explain the differences? |
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What made some Egyptian rulers successful? Why did others fail? |
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Why was the Phoenician alphabet such an important contribution to Western civilization? |
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How were the Jews able to maintain their integrity while being part of a diaspora?* |
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How did cultural diffusion and the achievements of preceding cultures shape Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian cultures? What were the strengths and weaknesses of each empire?* |
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Why is the Persian empire considered the culmination of the Middle Eastern phase of Western civilization? |
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