Which of the Following Was an Important Element in the Development

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an important element in the development of early settlements?

• A)The development of coinage to make the exchange of goods easier
• B)The standardization of burial practices throughout the Near and Middle East
• C)The discovery made during the last "Little Ice Age" of freezing to preserve food
• D)The establishment of first local and then long-distance trade routes throughout the Near East
• E)The emergence of hereditary kingship

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Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or activity based on the hours that machinery is operational.

Plantwide Predetermined Overhead Rate

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Job-Order Costing System

An accounting method that tracks the costs associated with producing a specific item or providing a particular service.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees that can be directly associated with the production of specific goods or services.