(01.01 lc) how were the native peoples of the americas living prior to european contact? they were organized into two large empires of the incas and the aztecs. they had not developed into advanced forms of civilization. they relied primarily on nomadic herding of domesticated animals for their sustenance. they were divided into many diverse cultures speaking more than 2,000 different languages.

small european communities with shared traditions consolidated into large new states (apex)

according to romans 13: 1-7, 1st peter 2: 12-14, and 1 timothy 2: 1-4, christians as citizens have specific responsibilities to a nation that gives liberties to its people. christians are obliged to live as good citizens by submitting to the human government. honor, or respect, is due to men in the high governmental station. a christian should reflect such respect not to gain some favor but because it is god’s will. peter 2: 14 notes that the purpose of the human government is to promote peace and justice in society. to submit to human government, peter includes three elements; obedience, respect, and good deeds.