Please read Chapter 2 in the textbook The First Complex Societies in the Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 4000-550 B.C.E. (pp. 22-43) and answer the following questions:
1. The Hittites were considered to have military superiority at the time, and they were a major challenge to other powerful kings and kingdoms. Discuss the military advantages the Hittites had, at this time.
2. What were the three different social groups recognized in the Code of Hammurabi and how did this affect their punishments under the law?
3. As societies became more complex, it became necessary to devise a means of communication and record-keeping. Describe the various stages that occurred in the invention of writing in Sumer.
4. Describe the geography of Ancient Egypt and how it provided natural barriers to the kingdom in the ancient period.
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1. To learn about the military advantages of the Hittites and their major challenges to other powerful kings and kingdoms, you will need to read Chapter 2 in the textbook you mentioned. Look specifically for sections or paragraphs that discuss the Hittites' military prowess, advantages, and their impact on other powers in the region.
2. To understand the three different social groups recognized in the Code of Hammurabi and how it affected their punishments under the law, you will need to refer to the relevant sections in the textbook. Look for information on the social hierarchy in Mesopotamia and the specific penalties or punishments assigned to different social groups in the Code of Hammurabi.
3. In order to describe the stages that occurred in the invention of writing in Sumer, refer to the sections in your textbook that discuss the development of writing systems in ancient Mesopotamia. Look for information on early forms of writing, such as pictographs and cuneiform, and how they evolved over time.
4. To describe the geography of Ancient Egypt and how it provided natural barriers to the kingdom in the ancient period, again, refer to the relevant sections in your textbook. Look for information on the geographical features of Egypt, including the Nile River, deserts, and other natural barriers that affected the kingdom's isolation and protection.
Remember to read the assigned pages (pp. 22-43) in the textbook "The First Complex Societies in the Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 4000-550 B.C.E." carefully to gather the necessary information for each question.