Archaeologists Have Uncovered the Remains of Several of the Earliest

question 60

Multiple Choice

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of several of the earliest cities. We can conclude about the governments of these early cities that

• A) they were democratic in nature.
• B) the rulers had no authority over the military.
• C) the rulers were powerful figures with considerable authority.
• D) most early cities were ruled by queens rather than kings.

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Definitions:

Neurotic Trends

Psychological tendencies in an individual that lead to negative patterns of thought and behavior, often resulting from unresolved conflicts and anxieties.

Self-Protective Mechanisms

Psychological strategies, often unconscious, that individuals employ to defend themselves from perceived threats or to manage emotional pain.

Compulsive Attitudes

Mindsets characterized by an uncontrollable urge to perform certain actions or think in a particular way.

Neurotic Needs

In psychoanalytic theory, neurotic needs refer to ten specific, intense, and irrational demands on oneself and others that people develop to manage their anxiety.