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Analyze the factors that contributed to the rise and decline of a specific ancient empire (e.g., Rome, Persia, China).
The factors that contributed to the rise and decline of _____ are…
How did religious beliefs and practices shape the development of ancient civilizations
Religious beliefs and practices shaped the development of ancient civilizations by…
Compare and contrast different forms of government that emerged in the ancient world (e.g., monarchy, democracy, republic).
There are different forms of government that emerged in ancient times with many similarities and differences.