In mesopotamian kings were representatives of the gods. in egypt kings were gods. in ancient china zhou leaders introduced a concept of authority known as the mandate of heaven, a king who was wicked or foolish lost the mandate and the right to rule. how did monarchs in europe justify their right to rule

50 do you think civilian (nonmilitary) control of the military is an important part of u.s. democracy? why or why not? what are the advantages to this system? are there disadvantages?

1) the french and indian war was a smaller war that was a part of what larger european war? 2) what was the first direct tax placed on the colonies by the british government? 3) how did the stamp act affect the prices of goods? 4) what happened to the stamp act as a result of colonist protest, boycotts, and the stamp act congress?

Which of the following best describes a historical interpretation? o a. an unfair prejudice held by earlier cultures b. a source created in the ancient past o c. a conflict between ancient civilizations o d. an explanation for why a past event happened