C) You would love to go the fabulous city of Ur! You've heard many stories about this city-state. The enormous ziggurat to the god of the moon is supposed to be a spectacular sight. The wealthy, upper social class of the city-state, wears shiny, expensive jewelry. You eagerly accept the offer from your father. Perhaps this would even be a good opportunity to see exactly what a merchant does. You and your father pack a few things into a cart, along with the gems, and precious metals for trade in the city of Ur. You are proud of the fact that your civilization has invented the wheel, after all, it would be difficult to carry all of these goods over land without a wheeled cart. You immediately begin your journey. Your father tells you that you must be on the lookout for bands of thieves that roam the desert wastelands. This makes you a little nervous, but you both press on. The sun grows unbearably hot, so you wrap your woolen garment around your head and face to shield you from the sun's rays. After a while, you see a cool oasis.

Do you?

G) STOP FOR A DRINK OF WATER

H) CONTINUE TOWARD THE CITY OF UR

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