Which of the Following Accurately Characterizes the Relationship Between Transhumant

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately characterizes the relationship between transhumant herders and urban centers in Sumerian Mesopotamia at the end of the third millennium BCE?

• A) Transhumant herders repeatedly attacked the Sumerian cities.
• B) Transhumant herders paid taxes to and labored on public works projects for the Sumerian cities.
• C) Transhumant herders sought to maintain economic independence from the cities.
• D) Transhumant herders prevented order from being restored after the collapse of the Third Dynasty of Ur.

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Definitions:

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

The act of deceiving another party through false statements or misrepresentations with the intent to gain unlawfully or induce the party into a contract.

Disparagement

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Strictly Liable

Refers to a legal principle where a party is held responsible for damages or injuries regardless of fault or negligence.

Assumption Of Risk

A legal doctrine that holds that an individual can be barred from recovering damages for any harm suffered if they voluntarily exposed themselves to a known risk.