9. What was the most significant advantage the ancient Egyptians had over the ancient
Mesopotamians in the area of writing materials?
A. Papyrus was more expensive than clay tablets.
B. Papyrus was less plentiful than clay tablets.
C. Papyrus was more durable than clay tablets.
D. Papyrus was easier to use than clay tablets.
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During the seventeenth century a. the english monarchy was temporarily replaced by a new government called the commonwealth. b. the english enjoyed an unprecedented period of economic and political security. c. the english government was seized by the puritans, who instituted a strict oligarchy. d. the english united with spain and holland to battle france for supremacy in the new world.