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Emergence of Western Civilization in Mesopotamia

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What are some of the fundamental elements of civilization developed in Mesopotamia that are seen in Western Civilization?

agriculture, social/gender norms, theology, societal hierarchy, legal system, writing system, trade networks, and diplomacy

What was the significance of bronze in the history of Western Civilization?

Bronze provided durable tools and weapons, enhancing agricultural techniques and promoting warfare and territorial expansion.

What led to the collapse of the International Bronze Age?

Climate change causing droughts, leading to agricultural decline and migration of people to new territories.

What are the critical elements that Monotheism/Judaism brought to Western Civilization?

The four main elements are (not specified in the text, but potentially including the concept of one God, moral laws, prophets, and scripture) Signup and view all the answers

How did the development of bronze contribute to the growth of cities in Mesopotamia?

Bronze was used for city-building and improved on the techniques of the Neolithic and proto-Bronze Age. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'chosen people' and how does it influence the Western worldview?

The idea that there are 'chosen people' could lead to the West seeing themselves as favorites of God, which may have an impact on their worldview and self-perception. Signup and view all the answers

How did the universal applicability of God's law influence the Western legal system?

The idea that God's law is universal and applicable to everyone was adopted by the Western legal system, which led to the principle that the law does not discriminate between the poor and the elite. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Persian war on the development of Athens in the 5th century BCE?

The Persian war enabled the growth and development of Athens as a hub for philosophy, art, democracy, and culture. Signup and view all the answers

What were the main strengths and weaknesses of Athenian Democracy?

The strengths of Athenian Democracy included the use of lotteries to prevent nepotism and the distribution of power among citizens. The weaknesses included the limitation of voting and office-holding rights to a small minority. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Hellenistic Age contribute to the spread of Greek culture around the Mediterranean?

The Hellenistic Age spread Greek culture through the introduction of puppet states, which led to the conquest of new territories and the spread of Greek culture, people, and institutions. Signup and view all the answers