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1
The Pyramid Age took place during which Kingdom of Ancient Egypt ?
The Old Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
The New Kingdom
2
The similarities between the Egyptian Pyramids and Sumerian Ziggurats are evidence of
cultural diffusion
harsh climates
annual flooding
a lack of trade
3
According to Hebrew history, Abraham made a
covenant
with God. What is a
Covenant
?
the belief in one God
the holy book of Judaism
a binding agreement
a spiritual leader
4
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was
periodic flooding left rich soil which was ideal for farming
the location protected the people from land invasion
these rivers provided a direct trade route to Europe
these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
5
A form of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders is known as
Anarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Monotheism
6
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures?
used the ziggurat form for their temple
used a hieroglyphic writing system
developed along rivers
established trade routes to China
7
Which Ancient Civilization was divided into city-states
Indus
Egypt
China
Sumer
8
Which group was responsible for beginning the use of coins and a postal system in Mesopotamia
Phoenicians
Sumerians
Hittites
Persians
9
Egyptians believed in the gods Amon Re, Osiris, Isis, and Annubis. This concept is known as....
Atheism
Polytheism
Monotheism
Agnostic
10
Why is the Code of Hammurabi important?
It was the first set of written laws
it was the first set of laws that treated everyone equally
it is still being used in some countries today
it is the first set of laws that dealt with criminal laws
11
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient civilizations
river valleys
mountain passes
dense forests
smooth coastlines
12
The Middle Kingdom of Egypt was characterized by....
a rapid building of pyramids
a time of peace and prosperity
tough and turbulent times
a time of great expansion
13
All ancient river valley civilizations have what in common?
rich fertile soil known as silt
complex tools
polytheism
art and recreation
14
The
Fertile Crescent
describes ...
the area between the Tigris & Euphrates rivers
The farm land around the Nile river
The rich soil of the Huang He river
the Indus river valley
15
What did Pharaohs in ancient Egypt use the pyramids for?
housing
tombs
temples
school
