A History of World Societies:
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A History of World Societies Value
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Chapter Chronology

Review and Explore

Review the Main Ideas

Answer the focus questions from each section of the chapter.

  1. Question

    How does writing shape what we can know about the past, and how did writing develop to meet the needs of cities and states?

    How does writing shape what we can know about the past, and how did writing develop to meet the needs of cities and states?

  2. Question

    How did the peoples of Mesopotamia form states and develop new technologies and institutions?

    How did the peoples of Mesopotamia form states and develop new technologies and institutions?

  3. Question

    How did the Egyptians create a prosperous and long-lasting society?

    How did the Egyptians create a prosperous and long-lasting society?

  4. Question

    How did the Hebrews create an enduring written religious tradition?

    How did the Hebrews create an enduring written religious tradition?

  5. Question

    How did the Assyrians and the Persians consolidate their power and control the subjects of their empires?

    How did the Assyrians and the Persians consolidate their power and control the subjects of their empires?