16. In this unit, you explored the rise of two distinct civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt. How did these two civilizations differ in their social, cultural, political, and religious practices? Write an essay in which you consider differences between the Mesopotamian and Egyptian empires in the areas of social, cultural, political, and religious practices. This is an essay question.

Should the city pass a ban on skateboarders on all public property, or are the citizens who oppose the ban right when they argue that there are benefits to having the skateboarders in public parks? plan and write a response in which you state your position and persuade readers to agree with you. support your position with reasons and examples drawn from the proposed amendment to ban skateboarding and from information in the letters to the editor, as well as from your own experience.