One of the Reasons That the Understanding of Many Early

question 18

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons that the understanding of many early city-states is challenging is due to

• A) the lack of written records
• B) our inability to interpret the language used
• C) the loss of material due to looting
• D) the inherent biases that archaeologists bring to their work

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Definitions:

Earlier Points

Previous arguments, considerations, or stages in a discussion or process.

Postformal Stage

A proposed stage of cognitive development following Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the ability to handle ambiguity, contradiction, and complexity in thinking.

Cognitive Development

This refers to the progression of thinking, problem solving, and information processing abilities from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.

Piaget's Work

The theoretical framework developed by Jean Piaget, describing the stages of cognitive development from infancy through adulthood.