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Question
How have the Ten Commandments influenced life today?
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Responses
They established the democratic form of government.
They established the democratic form of government.
They created a separation between church and state.
They created a separation between church and state.
They influenced aspects of today's legal and political systems.
They influenced aspects of today's legal and political systems.
They offered a set of guidelines for starting a government.
They offered a set of guidelines for starting a government.
They provided a moral framework for individuals to live by.
They provided a moral framework for individuals to live by.
They influenced moral values and ethics in society.
They influenced moral values and ethics in society.
They contributed to the development of laws and societal norms.
They contributed to the development of laws and societal norms.
They continue to shape religious and cultural practices.
They continue to shape religious and cultural practices.
They have sparked debates and discussions on the role of religion in society.
They have sparked debates and discussions on the role of religion in society.
They have inspired various works of art, literature, and media.
They have inspired various works of art, literature, and media.
They have influenced the concept of personal responsibility and accountability.
They have influenced the concept of personal responsibility and accountability.
How were the early Israelites different from others in the Fertile Crescent?
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Responses
They did not eat meat.
They did not eat meat.
They practiced monotheism.
They practiced monotheism.
They did not live in family groups.
They did not live in family groups.
They used iron tools.
They used iron tools.
They practiced monotheism.
Why is the Torah important to Judaism?
(1 point)
Responses
It describes polytheism.
It describes polytheism.
It predicts the future of the Jewish people.
It predicts the future of the Jewish people.
It tells the story of the origin of Judaism.
It tells the story of the origin of Judaism.
It debates whether the promised land should go to the Jewish people.
It tells the story of the origin of Judaism.
How does this map help explain why the Phoenicians became such skilled sailors and traders?
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Responses
The map shows the colonies of Phoenicia clustered on the coasts, which shows their access to sea trade.
The map shows the colonies of Phoenicia clustered on the coasts, which shows their access to sea trade.
The map shows the conflicts the Phoenicians had with the Assyrians, which drove them from their home.
The map shows the conflicts the Phoenicians had with the Assyrians, which drove them from their home.
The map shows the different languages the Phoenicians spoke, which drove them to new lands.
The map shows the different languages the Phoenicians spoke, which drove them to new lands.
The map shows the extensive trade routes, which shows the exodus of the Phoenicians.
The map shows the colonies of Phoenicia clustered on the coasts, which shows their access to sea trade.
What was unique about priests in Sumerian society?
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Responses
They were not allowed to farm.
They were not allowed to farm.
They were females chosen from an early age.
They were females chosen from an early age.
They were the only ones who could communicate with the gods.
They were the only ones who could communicate with the gods.
They were responsible for the Sumerian advancements in bronze.
They were the only ones who could communicate with the gods.
Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
The rule of law, established under Hammurabi, was the idea that _____