Which of the following are also included in the Ten Commandments?

“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.”

How did the neo-Babylonians treat the Jews of Jerusalem?

the neo-Babylonians forced them into exile.

The official religion of the Persian Empire was Zoroastrianism, whose main belief is

the universe is in a struggle between good and evil.

How did Cyrus the Great treat the Jews of Jerusalem?

Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem

When Judaism began, how was it different from other religions in the ancient world? Judaism . . .

held that there was one God who set down laws about right and wrong.

Which of the following statements correctly describe the Great Royal Road?

It was used to transport trade goods and tribute across the empire.

What else does the Jewish holiday of Passover commemorate?

God freeing the Jews from slavery in Egypt

Which of the following statements also correctly describe the Great Royal Road?

It allowed the Persians to create the fastest communication system.

Sumer is important in world history because it was

the world’s first civilization.

Which of the following also correctly describes the Epic of Gilgamesh?

It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary hero named Gilgamesh.

What is a problem that people today find with Hammurabi's Code?

The law did not treat all members of society equally.

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1
Which of the following correctly describe the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was the important legal code written by Sumerian king, Gilgamesh.
It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary villian named Gilgamesh.
It was written by Sumerian priests.
It was written in cuneiform.
2
Which of the following are also included in the Ten Commandments?
“You shall not lie.”
“You shall obey your spiritual leader.”
“You shall not waste time playing video games.”
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.”
3
Which of the following are included in the Ten Commandments?
“You shall not steal.”
“Remember the Alamo.”
“You shall obey your spiritual leader.”
“You shall not lie.”
4
How did the neo-Babylonians treat the Jews of Jerusalem?
the neo-Babylonians forced them into exile.
the neo-Babylonians only destroyed the Jewish temple.
the neo-Babylonians helped rebuild Jerusalem.
the neo-Babylonians allowed them to stay.
5
What did Sumerian sculptors create that was different from earlier sculptures?
realistic statues of humans
hanging gardens
iron pieces
Assyrian-style statues
6
The official religion of the Persian Empire was Zoroastrianism, whose main belief is
the universe is in a struggle between good and evil.
leaders should be buried in huge structures called pyramids.
meditation is the path to enlightenment.
people may worship many gods.
7
How did Cyrus the Great treat the Jews of Jerusalem?
Cyrus conquered all of Jerusalem
Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem
Cyrus banished the Jews from Jerusalem
Cyrus destroyed Jerusalem
8
What led to the conquest of Sumer?
the fighting among city-states
the wealth of city-states
the peace among city-states
the unification of city-states
9
Outside of Israel, where do the largest number of Jews live today?
in Latin America
in other parts of Southwest Asia
in Europe and Russia
in the United States
10
When the Babylonians conquer and destroy Jerusalem in c. 587, this marks the beginning of the
Assyrian Empire
Jewish Diaspora
World War Two
World War One
11
What city became the center of Hammurabi’s Mesopotamian empire?
Ur
Umma
Lagash
Babylon
12
When Judaism began, how was it different from other religions in the ancient world? Judaism . . .
held that there was good and evil in the universe.
did not instruct its followers about how to lead their daily lives.
had sacred texts.
held that there was one God who set down laws about right and wrong.
13
Which of the following statements correctly describe the Great Royal Road?
It was used to transport trade goods and tribute across the empire.
It spanned rivers on bridges that swung from cables.
It was constructed by Cyrus the Great.
It allowed the Sumerians to create the fastest communication system.
14
What else does the Jewish holiday of Passover commemorate?
the Diaspora
Hammurabi allowing the Jews to return to Judah
God freeing the Jews from slavery in Egypt
the Lions winning the Super Bowl
15
Which of the following statements also correctly describe the Great Royal Road?
It was constructed by Hammurabi.
It allowed the Persians to create the fastest communication system.
It spanned rivers on bridges that swung from cables.
It was used to as a speedway to have chariot races.
16
____________ traded with peoples in Africa and Europe
Romans
Sumerians
Phoenicians
Greeks
17
Sumer is important in world history because it was
where the first fishing villages developed.
the world’s largest empire.
where human beings evolved.
the world’s first civilization.
18
Which of the following also correctly describes the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was written in hieroglyphics.
It was the important legal code written by Sumerian king, Gilgamesh.
It was written by Sumerian priests.
It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary hero named Gilgamesh.
19
The common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity is known as the
Holy Bible.
Covenant.
Judeo-Christian tradition.
Old Testament.
20
What pattern did the laws in Hammurabi’s Code follow?
offense, explanation
punishment, offense
offense, punishment
punishment, explanation
21
The Phoenician alphabet was based on
sounds
words.
syllables.
vowels.
22
What does the Jewish holiday of Passover commemorate?
Cyrus the Great allowing the Jews to return to Judah
the Exodus
the Diaspora
God freeing the Sumerians from slavery in Egypt
23
What is a problem that people today find with Hammurabi's Code?
The law’s punishments encouraged social order.
The law’s punishments did not encourage social order.
The law did not treat all members of society equally.
The law did not address private matters, such as taxes.
24
Some Sumerian seals were shaped like ______________, to identify the owner of an object.
Pyramids
Cylinders
Ivory netsuke
Stone stelae
25
Which of the following texts contains commentaries on the teachings of Moses?
the Writings
the Hebrew Bible
the Talmud
the Torah

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7th Topic Two: Civilizations and Peoples of the Fertile Crescent

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7th Topic Two: Civilizations and Peoples of the Fertile Crescent

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Questions 25

Answers

1
Which of the following correctly describe the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was the important legal code written by Sumerian king, Gilgamesh.
It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary villian named Gilgamesh.
It was written by Sumerian priests.
It was written in cuneiform.
2
Which of the following are also included in the Ten Commandments?
“You shall not lie.”
“You shall obey your spiritual leader.”
“You shall not waste time playing video games.”
“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.”
3
Which of the following are included in the Ten Commandments?
“You shall not steal.”
“Remember the Alamo.”
“You shall obey your spiritual leader.”
“You shall not lie.”
4
How did the neo-Babylonians treat the Jews of Jerusalem?
the neo-Babylonians forced them into exile.
the neo-Babylonians only destroyed the Jewish temple.
the neo-Babylonians helped rebuild Jerusalem.
the neo-Babylonians allowed them to stay.
5
What did Sumerian sculptors create that was different from earlier sculptures?
realistic statues of humans
hanging gardens
iron pieces
Assyrian-style statues
6
The official religion of the Persian Empire was Zoroastrianism, whose main belief is
the universe is in a struggle between good and evil.
leaders should be buried in huge structures called pyramids.
meditation is the path to enlightenment.
people may worship many gods.
7
How did Cyrus the Great treat the Jews of Jerusalem?
Cyrus conquered all of Jerusalem
Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem
Cyrus banished the Jews from Jerusalem
Cyrus destroyed Jerusalem
8
What led to the conquest of Sumer?
the fighting among city-states
the wealth of city-states
the peace among city-states
the unification of city-states
9
Outside of Israel, where do the largest number of Jews live today?
in Latin America
in other parts of Southwest Asia
in Europe and Russia
in the United States
10
When the Babylonians conquer and destroy Jerusalem in c. 587, this marks the beginning of the
Assyrian Empire
Jewish Diaspora
World War Two
World War One
11
What city became the center of Hammurabi’s Mesopotamian empire?
Ur
Umma
Lagash
Babylon
12
When Judaism began, how was it different from other religions in the ancient world? Judaism . . .
held that there was good and evil in the universe.
did not instruct its followers about how to lead their daily lives.
had sacred texts.
held that there was one God who set down laws about right and wrong.
13
Which of the following statements correctly describe the Great Royal Road?
It was used to transport trade goods and tribute across the empire.
It spanned rivers on bridges that swung from cables.
It was constructed by Cyrus the Great.
It allowed the Sumerians to create the fastest communication system.
14
What else does the Jewish holiday of Passover commemorate?
the Diaspora
Hammurabi allowing the Jews to return to Judah
God freeing the Jews from slavery in Egypt
the Lions winning the Super Bowl
15
Which of the following statements also correctly describe the Great Royal Road?
It was constructed by Hammurabi.
It allowed the Persians to create the fastest communication system.
It spanned rivers on bridges that swung from cables.
It was used to as a speedway to have chariot races.
16
____________ traded with peoples in Africa and Europe
Romans
Sumerians
Phoenicians
Greeks
17
Sumer is important in world history because it was
where the first fishing villages developed.
the world’s largest empire.
where human beings evolved.
the world’s first civilization.
18
Which of the following also correctly describes the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was written in hieroglyphics.
It was the important legal code written by Sumerian king, Gilgamesh.
It was written by Sumerian priests.
It is a myth, telling the story of a legendary hero named Gilgamesh.
19
The common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity is known as the
Holy Bible.
Covenant.
Judeo-Christian tradition.
Old Testament.
20
What pattern did the laws in Hammurabi’s Code follow?
offense, explanation
punishment, offense
offense, punishment
punishment, explanation
21
The Phoenician alphabet was based on
sounds
words.
syllables.
vowels.
22
What does the Jewish holiday of Passover commemorate?
Cyrus the Great allowing the Jews to return to Judah
the Exodus
the Diaspora
God freeing the Sumerians from slavery in Egypt
23
What is a problem that people today find with Hammurabi's Code?
The law’s punishments encouraged social order.
The law’s punishments did not encourage social order.
The law did not treat all members of society equally.
The law did not address private matters, such as taxes.
24
Some Sumerian seals were shaped like ______________, to identify the owner of an object.
Pyramids
Cylinders
Ivory netsuke
Stone stelae
25
Which of the following texts contains commentaries on the teachings of Moses?
the Writings
the Hebrew Bible
the Talmud
the Torah