The Ten Commandments have most notably influenced aspects of today's legal and political systems. Many legal systems, particularly in Western countries, have roots in Judeo-Christian ethical teachings, which include principles found in the Ten Commandments. These commandments emphasize moral conduct such as honesty, respect for others, and the importance of justice, which have been foundational in the development of laws and legal frameworks.
How have the Ten Commandments influenced life today? (1 point)
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They influenced aspects of today's legal and political systems.
They influenced aspects of today's legal and political systems.
They created a separation between church and state.
They created a separation between church and state.
They established the democratic form of government.
They established the democratic form of government.
They offered a set of guidelines for starting a government.
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They influenced aspects of today's legal and political systems.
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cylinder seals
cylinder seals
ivory netsuke
ivory netsuke
stone stelae
stone stelae
cuneiform printing
The correct response is cylinder seals. Cylinder seals were used in ancient Mesopotamia for marking documents and property, and they often featured intricate designs that served both functional and artistic purposes.
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where the compass was invented.
where the compass was invented.
the world's first civilization.
the world's first civilization.
the birthplace of democracy.
the birthplace of democracy.
the birthplace of Ramses II.
Sumer is important in world history because it was the world's first civilization.
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Judaism held that there was good and evil in the universe.
Judaism held that there was good and evil in the universe.
Judaism had sacred texts.
Judaism had sacred texts.
Judaism did not instruct its followers about how to lead their daily lives.
Judaism did not instruct its followers about how to lead their daily lives.
Judaism held that there was one God who set down laws about right and wrong.
Judaism was different from other religions in the ancient world because it held that there was one God who set down laws about right and wrong. This concept of monotheism was distinct from the polytheistic beliefs common in many ancient cultures.
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the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
the Volga and the Danube Rivers.
the Volga and the Danube Rivers.
the Indus and the Ganges Rivers.
the Indus and the Ganges Rivers.
the Huang He and Yellow Rivers.
The term Mesopotamia refers to land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.