Question

The Greek historian______believed the Egyptians "have reversed the ordinary practices of mankind." Egypt was also unusual in that it didn't practice _____, the deliberate killing of babies/young children to control the population. Most early civilizations, and possibly other societies as well, practiced infanticide. It was practiced in Mesopotamia.

a) Herodotus
b) Thucydides
c) Plato
d) Aristotle

Answer 1

Herodotus is the Greek historian who thought the Egyptians had opposite practices to most societies, especially in their lack of infanticide to control the population.Most early civilizations, and possibly other societies as well, practiced infanticide. It was practiced in Mesopotamia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Greek historian Herodotus believed the Egyptians "have reversed the ordinary practices of mankind." Egypt was also unusual in not practicing infanticide, the deliberate killing of babies/young children to control the population, which was a common practice in many early civilizations, including among the Greeks. Herodotus is known for his extensive writings on the customs and practices of various societies, often highlighting the stark differences between the Greeks and the others, particularly the Egyptians in this context.