An archeologist discovers an official-looking seal during an archeological dig. The seal is cylindrical in shape and is much lik
e what a king would use when signing letters. Not long after, the archeologist finds a clay tablet covered in cuneiform script. The archeologist translates the words on the tablet. He discovers that it states a set of laws and rules that the citizens of the civilization must have had to follow. Based on the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about the civilization?
A.
All ancient civilizations were ruled by kings, and they set the law and rules of the land.
B.
The king of this civilization used pictogram script to write laws and rules on clay tablets.
C.
The civilization didn’t believe in having a single king and was ruled by a group of governors.
D.
The civilization had a functioning government in place that decided the law of the land.
D, The civilization had a functioning government in place that decided the law of the land.
Explanation:
Not all civilizations were ruled by kings. The king of this civilization didn't use a pictogram script. It couldn't have been ruled by a group of governors because then, the archeologist wouldn't have found the king's seal for letters.
An Electorial college is a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
If taking about Dred Scott, it might be said that he sued for his freedom but lost. He was a slave and his freedom was denied even though he lived in a free territory. -Solomon Northrup was a back freedman who lived in New York. He was capture and sold into the New Orleans slave market. -Roger B Taney repealed effectively the Missouri compromise.
