Which of the following did Egyptians and Mayans have in common? (4 points)

a
Both societies used hieroglyphic systems of writing.

b
Both societies practiced mummification of the dead.

c
Neither society practiced human sacrifice.

d
Neither society had a complex caste system.

Answer:

a. Both societies used hieroglyphic systems of writing.

Explanation:

b. Both societies practiced mummification of the dead. - This statement is not correct as there is no evidence to suggest that the Mayans practiced mummification. Mummification was a funerary practice that was specific to the ancient Egyptians.

c. Neither society practiced human sacrifice. - This statement is not correct as there is evidence to suggest that the Mayans practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals. There is limited evidence to suggest that ancient Egyptians practiced human sacrifice, but it is not widely supported by mainstream Egyptologists and historians. The majority of evidence suggests that the ancient Egyptians practiced animal sacrifices and other religious rituals, but not human sacrifice as a widespread or systematic practice. The topic of human sacrifice in ancient Egypt is still debated among scholars, and there is no clear consensus on whether it was a common or established practice.

d. Neither society had a complex caste system. - Historically, ancient Egypt did not have a formal caste system similar to the caste systems found in some other cultures, such as the Indian caste system. However, ancient Egyptian society did have a social hierarchy with distinct social classes, roles, and responsibilities. The Mayan civilization, which existed in Mesoamerica from about 2000 BC to 1500 AD, did not have a formal caste system like the Indian caste system. The Mayans had a complex social structure with a ruling elite, nobles, priests, merchants, artisans, farmers, and laborers, among others. However, social status in Mayan society was not solely determined by birth or heredity, and individuals could move up or down in the social hierarchy based on various factors such as achievements, wealth, and alliances.

Judicial review gives the Supreme Court the ability to check which branch of government?

the executive branch only
the legislative branch only
both the legislative and judicial branches
both the executive and legislative branches

What are reasons that black soldiers joined the Union?

Question 3 options: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Former enslaved people joined the union to gain their freedom, to support the ending of slavery


They joined to prove themselves and earn the same rights and respect they deserved


They joined because other people were joining


They joined because of peer pressure

Question 1 (4 points)

What was the main way in which a person caught the Black Death? (4 points)

a
Body contact

b
Dirty conditions

c
Flea bites

d
Moldy food

Question 2 (4 points)

What was the Black Death? (4 points)

a
A contract that resulted in the loss of rights for peasants

b
A disease that caused swellings on the body and fever

c
A war between the French and the British over land

d
A time when too much rain killed crops and millions died

Question 3 (4 points)

What region in Europe was most affected by the Great Famine? (4 points)

a
Eastern

b
Northern

c
Southern

d
Western

Write a newspaper article in first person about the bay of pigs (1961) like you were actually there

The Egyptians and the Maya developed a similar writing system. What was this writing system called? (4 points)

a
Cuneiform

b
Hieroglyphics

c
Seals

d
Cursive