Amajor first civilization that emerged in southern mesopotamia around 3500 b. c.e. to 3000 b. c.e. this civilization likely gave rise to the world's earliest written language, which was used initially by officials to record the goods received by various temples.

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts

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Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of chinese. true or false