The rock band The Beatles rocketed to fame in this decade:

_____ was the capital of the Spanish Umayyad dynasty

a. Córdoba b. Mshatta c. Samarra d. Kairouan

Which of the following is the function of a Sumerian ziggurat?

A. It was a temple dedicated to a god or goddess. B. It was a royal palace for the Sumerian rulers. C. It was an upright stone slab to commemorate a victory. D. It was a device used to secure and identify documents.