How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?

It led to permanent settlements.

Why is Mesopotamia called the "cradle of civilization" ?

They created the basics of all civilizations.

What is the job of a priest?

To interpret the wishes of the gods.

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Mesopotamia Test Review

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1
What is the first form of writing?
Mesopotamian.
English.
Greek.
Cuneiform.
2
What was the first written code of law?
Hammurabi's Will.
Hammurabi's Code.
Hammurabi's Rule.
Hammurabi's Law.
3
What is the belief in many gods?
Polythene.
Polygon.
Polytheism.
Theism.
4
A pyramid shaped structure built to honor the gods.
Church.
Pyramid.
Ziggurat.
Chapel.
5
What did the invention of tools such as irrigation techniques lead to?
Food shortage.
Hammurabi's Code.
Polytheism.
Food surplus.
6
How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?
It led to the creation of law.
It led to war between the city states.
It led to a nomadic lifestyle.
It led to permanent settlements.
7
What did cave painting show?
Early humans communicated.
Early humans had art class.
Early humans were artists.
Early humans were bored.
8
Why did the first civilizations arise near rivers?
They provided trade routes.
They provided rich fertile soil (silt).
They provided water for growing crops.
All of the above.
9
Why is Mesopotamia called the "cradle of civilization" ?
They created the laws used today.
All of the above.
They were the first civilization.
They created the basics of all civilizations.
10
What type of lifestyle summarizes hunter-gatherers?
A settled lifestyle.
A nomadic lifestyle.
A technological lifestyle.
A modern lifestyle.
11
What new method of irrigation did Mesopotamian farmers use to grow crops in a hot dry climate?
Canals.
Floods.
Irrigation.
Water.
12
What is the job of a priest?
To interpret the wishes of the king.
To command the gods.
To interpret the wishes of the people.
To interpret the wishes of the gods.
13
Which feature was necessary for early civilizations?
Mud.
Water.
Money.
Fire.
14
What were sumerians that could write were called?
Scribes.
Slaves.
Authors.
Writers.

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