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Compare and contrast Paleolithic hunting/gathering cultures with Neolithic agricultural societies. Which social system centered more on cooperation? Justify your response.
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Technological innovations were a central element in the rise of civilization. What were the key technological changes in Mesopotamia? How did those innovations change the economy and the social structure?
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The development of human societies discussed in this chapter all point to the increasing complexity in people's lives and cultures. What strategies or institutions did people have to develop to cope with this complexity and why?
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Some historians refer to Mesopotamia as the "cradle of civilization." Why is this? Do you agree that "civilization" originated there? Why or why not?
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Compare and contrast the lasting contributions of the Sumerians, Jews, Phoenicians, and Indo-Europeans. Which culture do you believe made the most significant contributions? Why?
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Warfare was a significant factor in the development of the agricultural cultures discussed in this chapter. Analyze how political institutions, economic factors, social factors, and technology interplayed to create conflict and war throughout this region.
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