Compared to the civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Hebrews
A)were a minor people with a major impact on the West.
B)excelled in political stability.
C)were more peaceful; they refused to use violence or engage in conquest.
D)possessed the same view of nature as their neighbors.
E)more otherworldly; life on earth had value only as a means of achieving eternal life.

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The Hebrews were a relatively small group compared to the major civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, but their impact on Western culture and religion has been significant. They are credited with developing monotheistic religion, which has had a profound influence on the development of Western philosophy and culture.

Compared to the Civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt, the Hebrews