elect six of the mythical stories below, including Sundiata and Gilgamesh, and write an essay discussing what the historical role of myth appears to be in world civilizations through 1500. When doing so, make sure you define myth, analyze your specific examples, and discuss how myth intersects with religion, morality, class, gender, and political authority in the various historical civilizations related to the sources you choose.

Which of the following best describes nativism? a group’s shared beliefs, values, and ways of life the belief that the interests of native citizens should come before the interests of outsiders the act of separating one group from another group a distinct group that lives or works together within a larger community

Which statement best describes the relationship between the rule of law and democratic forms of government? o a. the rule of law ensures that leaders can only exercise the powers the people give them. b. the rule of law requires direct democracies to introduce representative government. o c. the rule of law allows elected officials to issue extremely harsh punishments for criminals. o d. the rule of law prevents democracies from growing too large to be efficiently governed.

How did inca develop their road system? a) they used mortar to hold the stones together.b) they built suspension bridges over rivers. c) they mixed copper and stone together to make the blocks.d) they laid roads in the cities, not in the less densely populated deserts.