Why did early chinese civilizations and dynasties thrive for thousands of years?

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.

Which of the following people did not run for president in 1848. a. lewis cass. b. zachary taylor. c. martin van buren. d. millard fillmore.

The edict of nantes states a: protestantism was to be the official religion in france b: huguenots would rules france and allow catholics to practice freely. c: catholicism was to be the official religion in france but protestants could worship freely. d: catholicism was to be the official religion in france and protestantism was to be outlawed.