The sumerians were a people who made up one of the world's first civilizations. they are usually credited with being the first to develop one of the earliest known forms of a. agriculture. b. religion. c. writing. d. government.

Lots of points: economics: financial institutions that are created only to make personal and business loans are a. banks b. credit unions c. savings and loans d. finance companies

Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows. "andy was asked to speak in a school assembly about a fundraising opportunity for a fellow student who had recently been diagnosed with leukemia. andy's stomach hurt and his hands were cold. "steady man," he thought. "you can do this. it's for tim. he needs our ." andy could picture the students wanting to get involved. it occurred to him now that he wasn't just giving a speech. he had something worthwhile to say. which strategies did andy use to reduce his apprehension? select all that apply." be prepared. use muscle relaxation techniques. get experience. think positively. focus on communicating to the audience.

Lots of points: economics: a rise in price sends a signal to producers to supply. a. reduce b. increase c. maintain d. stop