What was the primary purpose of writing systems in the ancient civilizations

to keep records of business transactions

What economic activity led to the cultural diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet

Trade along the Mediterranean Sea

What was the purpose of the Silk Road

To allow for trade between China, India and the Roman Empire

Hammurabi is remembered for

1st written law code based on a strict justice

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World History Unit 1

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1
The pyramids of Ancient Egypt were built to be
Housing for the homeless
storehouses for grain
Tombs for the pharaohs
forts for protection
2
What was the primary purpose of writing systems in the ancient civilizations
To write law codes in a common language
to keep records of business transactions
To tell stories to younger generations
to inform the women that they had limited rights
3
What cultural contribution did the Phoenicians make?
A 365 day calendar
A monotheistic religion
A 22 letter alphabet
A system of organized trade
4
What economic activity led to the cultural diffusion of the Phoenician alphabet
Trade along the Mediterranean Sea
Plantation agriculture
Local bazars within Phoenician cities
The establishment of banks in Phoenician cities.
5
Which belief belief system is considered Monotheistic?
Mesopotamian Religion
Egyptian Religion
Mesoamerican religion
Judaism
6
Which factor led to the development of the early civilization?
Universal education
Political Harmony
Religious Differences
Favorable Geography
7
What was the purpose of the Silk Road
To allow people to flee the harsh rule of Shi Huangdi
To move armies to the western side of China
To provide a way for Hindu priests to spread their religion
To allow for trade between China, India and the Roman Empire
8
Hammurabi is remembered for
1st written law code based on a strict justice
Creating a post office
Inventing the first wooden bicycle
Overthrowing the Akkadian Emprie
9
Hebrews and the Zoroastrians, believed their god was
Associated not with a place, but with a people.
Forgiving and protective God
The one and only God
A Spiritual, not a physical, presence
10
Which statement BEST reflect the prinicipals in the Code of Hammurabi?
Demand an eye for an eye
Women and men are equal
Let the buyer beware
Judge are above the law
11
Tigris & Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Yellow River are similar in that..
Border disputes
Cradles of early civilization
Sacred biblical sites
Oil discoveries

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