The Permanence of the Pyramids and the Poor State of Preservation

question 23

Multiple Choice

The permanence of the pyramids and the poor state of preservation of ziggurats could be interpreted as evidence of

• A)Egyptians' more positive outlook on life and death.
• B)Egyptians' superior building skills.
• C)Egypt developing as a civilization much later than Sumer.
• D)the differences between the Egyptian and Mesopotamian environments.
• E)archaeologists' lack of interest in Sumer and attention to Egypt.

---

Definitions:

Cultural Traditions

Practices, beliefs, and customs passed down through generations within a particular society or group.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture over others.

Ethnikos

Refers to something relating to a nation or ethnicity, commonly used to denote groups within larger populations based on cultural, linguistic, or historical criteria.

Greek

Pertains to anything related to Greece, its people, culture, language, or history, often contributing significantly to Western civilization's foundations in arts, philosophy, and governance.