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WHI.3 Mesopotamia & Egypt Civilizations
WHI.3 Mesopotamia & Egypt Civilizations
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Unit 2 - Mesopotamia & Egypt civilizations
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1
Which of the following WAS NOT a form of advanced technology that led to agricultural surplus?
better tools made of bronze and iron
irrigation
better weapons
the plow
2
The ancient civilization described by these statements was -.
Rome
Greek
Mesopotamia
Phoenicia
3
What does Mesopotamia means?
the land of nomads
the land under the bridge
the land between two rivers
the land of many civilizations
4
The Nile River influenced which ancient civilization most?
Phoenicia
Egypt
Lydia
Sumer
5
The Hebrews followed which set of moral codes?
7 Habits
10 Commandments
Code of Hammarabi
Vedas
6
Who was Abraham?
the Roman who legalized Christianity
the writer of the Hammurabi's Code
the leader of the Hebrew exodus out of Egypt
the father/founder of Judaism
7
Who led the Hebrews in their flight from slavery in Egypt?
Moses
Paul
Abraham
Jesus
8
The earliest cities were located next to which important geographical feature?
oceans
deserts
mountains
rivers
9
Who were the first group of people to practice monotheism?
Babylonians
Phoenicians
Hebrews
Sumerians
10
Which writing style is an example of cuneiform that was developed by the Sumerians?
2
1
3
4
11
Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by who?
tribal councils
religious authorities
representative assemblies
elected officials
12
Use the chart.What is the major difference between the 10 Commandments and the Hammurabi Code?
Hammurabi's Code only applied to men in the patrician class
the 10 Commandments has a much stricter form of punishment
Hammurabi's Code had harsh punishments
the 10 Commandments prevented violent crimes
13
The Torah is the book of teachings used for what group of people?
Egyptians
Lydians
Hebrews
Babylonians
14
Which group developed writing style number 2?
Phoenicians
Egyptians
Hebrews
Sumerians
15
- is a town and the land around it, which is how the Mesopotamia government was structured.
three kingdoms
several satraps
populated provinces
independent city-states
16
The early Indian civilization was located near which river?
Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
Indus River
Nile River
Huang He River
17
What describes the harsh "eye for an eye" law code developed in Babylon?
Justinian's Code
Code of Hammarubi
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tables
18
What number on the map represents the Indus River Valley?
1
4
2
3
19
The Phoenicians settled along the Mediterranean coast of —
Southeast Europe
Northern Africa
Southwest Asia
Southwest Europe
20
Which group settled near the Jordan River Valley (part of the Fertile Crescent in SW Asia)?
Nubians
Phoenicians
Chinese
Hebrews
21
Individuals from early civilizations, who could read and write their language were called what?
peasants
nobles
pharaohs
scribes
22
In most ancient civilizations, the labor force was mostly made up of who?
slaves
military
women
merchants
23
Over 2,000 years ago, many Jews left their homeland. This scattering of Jews became known as -.
execution
monotheism
diaspora
persecution
24
How does this excerpt portray society in ancient Babylonia?
Punishments reflected the divisions in social classes.
All men received harsh punishment despite their social class
Violent acts were always punished with violence
Fines were reserved for the most violent crimes.
25
Which ancient form of writing represents hieroglyphics?
1
4
2
3
26
Which ancient civilization created the settlements shown on this map?
Phoenicia
Egypt
Hebrew
Rome
27
Unlike the other early river valley civilizations, Judaism can be described as----.
polytheistic
founded by Hammarabi
monotheistic
created by the Hyksos
28
The land of Kush was most influenced by who due to its location on the Upper Nile River?
Babylon
Lydians
Sumerians
Egypt