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#Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt (BCPS Unit 2) #grade6
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1
Which of the following was NOT a responsibility of the Pharaoh?
Foreign Diplomat
Head Chef
Military Commander
Religious Leader
2
How do you get water to crops?
ziggurat
crops
irrigation
economy
3
They invented the _________________ in Mesopotamia.
wheel
telescope
stone tools
iphone
4
Who/what gave the kings the right to rule in Mesopotamia?
merchants
an election
slaves
the gods
5
What type of writing did they use in Mesopotamia?
Heirogylphics
English
Chinese
Cuneiform
6
How were Egyptian pharaohs different from other powerful rulers?
They were monotheistic unlike the polytheistic Mesopotamians
They ruled inside of pyramids.
They had greater influence than other rulers.
They were believed to be a god and a ruler
7
How many major rivers are in Mesopotamia?
2
1
4
3
8
Who was at the BOTTOM of the social hierarchy of Mesopotamia?
merchants & artists
clowns
government officials and priests
slaves
9
What piece of technology made farming in Mesopotamia easier?
wheel
seeds
tractor
plow
10
Which of the following was an
architectural
achievement of the ancient Egyptians?
Building the pyramids
Creating an accurate calendar
Growing surplus food
Writing hieroglyphics
11
___ were highly regarded because of their education and valued writing skills.
scribes
farmers
merchants
artisans
12
How does the mummification process reflect the religious beliefs of the Egyptians?
They believed Ra, the sun god, needed a body to inhabit.
It was meant to preserve the body for the afterlife.
It was to prevent the soul, or ka, from escaping.
They wanted to haunt people in the future.
13
Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?
They were palaces where pharaohs lived.
They believed pharaohs ruled forever and needed these tombs.
They were sculptures that represented the three main gods.
They were time capsules for future generations.
14
What was the building where Mesopotamian people worshiped called?
church
ziggurat
empire
pyramid
15
How did cuneiform affect the people of Mesopotamia?
They could file complaints with the king
They could keep records of trade
They could only communicate in writing
They created an ancient post office
16
Why was the Nile River important to the growth of the Egyptian civilization?
The river made the soil fertile which led to good crops.
It made it easy for invaders to attack.
Protein-rich plants were located within the water.
It supplied many building materials.
17
Major cities in Egypt all developed along what river?
Tigris
Potomac
Euphrates
Nile
18
What allowed people in Mesopotamia to have specialized jobs (division of labor)?
cuneiform
only men were farmers
surplus food
the wheel
19
Who was in charge of the city-states in Mesopotamia?
King
Prime Minister
Priest
President
20
How often did the Nile flood, leaving rich soil in its wake?
monthly
yearly
weekly
daily
21
True or False: The Nile River unified Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
False
True
