Sumerian City-States Were Vulnerable to Conquest from the North Because

question 63

Multiple Choice

Sumerian city-states were vulnerable to conquest from the North because:

• A) they used tools made of copper rather than the stronger metal, bronze.
• B) they did not make use of chariots in warfare as the Akkadians to the North did.
• C) they refused to adopt technological innovations from other societies.
• D) their armies were composed of only slaves.
• E) no military leader ever attempted to centralize power across city-states.

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Definitions:

Accord And Satisfaction

A legally binding agreement to settle a disputed claim for a definite amount.

Adequacy Of Consideration

The fairness of the value or price exchanged in a contract, though the law typically does not require consideration to be equal in value.

Laissez-Faire

An economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention in business affairs, advocating for a "let do" or "let people do as they please" approach.

Consideration

Something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.