What was the MOST significant, long-term result of the development of agriculture?

the growth of the human population

A government with a leader whose power is inherited through bloodline

What is the best definition of a ziggurat?

a pyramid-shaped structure made our of mud bricks

What method was used in Mesopotamia to transport goods for trading?

Traders used several types of boats.

What was Hammurabi's MOST significant contribution during his rule of Babylon?

He created the first set of laws.

The region of farmable land near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is known by what names?

Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia

Which two rivers are part of the Fertile Crescent?

Euphrates River and Tigris River

Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the Fertile Crescent?

The region is home to rich farmland.

How did the plow, wheel, and irrigation impact early human societies?

They increased the populations of early human societies.

How did the use of slavery influence Mesopotamian cultures?

It created a labor force and defined social classes.

A large territory or group of territories governed by one ruler

How did the development of cuneiform impact the culture of Mesopotamia?

It allowed for accurate records

Which factor made the land in Mesopotamia fertile enough for farming?

Annual silt deposits from the Tigris and Euphrates river

What did Mesopotamian civilizations believe about the world?

They believed their were multiple gods that controlled different aspects

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1
What was the MOST significant, long-term result of the development of agriculture?
the development of currency and markets
the growth of the human population
the domestication of livestock
the establishment of social classes
2
What were the 3 civilizations that began in the Fertile Crescent?
Egypt, Babylon, and Asssyria
Rome, Sparta, and Sumer
Egypt, Rome, and Sparta
Babylon, Assyria, and Sumer
3
The religion of Mesopotamia was built on which concept?
Monotheism
Reincarnation
Meditation
Polytheism
4
What is a monarchy?
A large territory or group of territories governed by one ruler
The first writing system consisting of wedge-shaped symbols
A government with a leader whose power is inherited through bloodline
A system of supplying water for crops
5
What is the best definition of a ziggurat?
a bronze idol that was worshipped
a pyramid-shaped structure made our of mud bricks
a talisman that protected its owner
a courthouse at the entrance of a city
6
Sargon the Great was best known for leading which ancient civilization?
Gupta
Egypt
Akkad
Kush
7
The Epic of Gilgamesh, cuneiform, and the ziggurat were all
Mesopotamian achievements
Gupta achievements
Egyptian achievements
Kush achievements
8
What method was used in Mesopotamia to transport goods for trading?
Elephants were used.
Horses transported goods.
Camels transported goods.
Traders used several types of boats.
9
The Code of Hammurabi consisted of harsh punishments
False
True
10
What was Hammurabi's MOST significant contribution during his rule of Babylon?
He spread Christianity into Asia.
He united Europe and the Middle East
He was the first to use gunpowder as a weapon.
He created the first set of laws.
11
The region of farmable land near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is known by what names?
Agricultural Crescent and Agricultural Valley
Fertile Crescent and Fertile Valley
Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia
Fertile Valley and Kush
12
Religion in Sumer influenced most parts of daily life.
True
False
13
Which two rivers are part of the Fertile Crescent?
Euphrates River and Indus River
Indus River and Nile River
Danube River and Euphrates River
Euphrates River and Tigris River
14
Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the Fertile Crescent?
The region is home to barren tundra.
The region is home to deep canyons.
The region is home to rich farmland.
The region is home to large glaciers.
15
How did the plow, wheel, and irrigation impact early human societies?
They increased the spread of diseases in early human societies.
The decreased the importance of religion in early human societies.
They decreased the need for militaries in early human societies.
They increased the populations of early human societies.
16
How did the use of slavery influence Mesopotamian cultures?
It decreased the value of trade and influenced religions.
It created a labor force and defined social classes.
It increased the population and a surplus of food.
It sparked several wars and weakened the economy.
17
What is an empire?
A government with a leader whose power in inherited through bloodline
First writing system that used wedge-shaped symbols
A system of supplying water to crops
A large territory or group of territories governed by one ruler
18
What was one development that helped early human civilizations to create a food surplus?
the beginning of a barter economy
the development of a religion
the invention of the plow
the creation of a complex government
19
How did the development of cuneiform impact the culture of Mesopotamia?
It allowed Mesopotamia to created stronger weapons
It decreased the importance of religion
It prevented trade from developing
It allowed for accurate records
20
Which factor made the land in Mesopotamia fertile enough for farming?
Annual silt deposits from the Tigris and Euphrates river
Annual silt deposits from the Nile River
Water from melted mountain snow
Access to both fresh water and salt water
21
What did Mesopotamian civilizations believe about the world?
They believed humans had complete control over all aspects
They believed their were multiple gods that controlled different aspects
They believed that they were the only civilization on the planet
They believed that nature was guided by the spirits of all people

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