Read the story of Theseus and the Minotaur (click on link below). Discuss how this story might suggest the shift from Minoan dominance to Athenian dominance in the region. Based on your understanding of Minoan culture and retold from an "Athenian" view, why do you think the story took on such specific aspects such as a labyrinth, a Minotaur, tribute to a king, death of a father, etc.? Cite another myth/legend/fable that likewise reveals a deeper culture shift, or instructive purpose? Explain.

Which statement is an example of direct democracy? a) people elect a senator to the u. s. congress. b) the town council approves funding for a new high school. c) the president issues an executive preventing states from executing prisoners. d) voters approve an amendment allowing elderly people to pay nothing in property tax.

The maps below show the middle east. which best explains how the green areas depicted in the image on the left are reflected in the population map on the right? populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near deserts. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near oceans. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near mountains. populations are greater in fertile areas that are close to freshwater sources, which is why more people live near rivers.

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