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Final Exam Review (Mesopotamia, Egypt and Phoenicia)
Final Exam Review (Mesopotamia, Egypt and Phoenicia)
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Which of the following describes how power was transferred from one Pharaoh to another?
When people were unhappy with the Pharaoh they could elect a new one.
When a Pharaoh died, power usually passed to his son.
When a Pharaoh died his wife took power.
When a Pharaoh died there was an election.
2
What is the correct definition of the word "CULTURE?"
the belief in many gods.
related people of several generations.
the way of life of a group of people.
an organized list of laws and rules.
3
Many early civilizations had SCRIBES. What is a SCRIBE?
a worker skilled at making items by hand.
a professional writer.
an organized list of laws and rules.
a fortress in a city.
4
What is the correct definition of the word "CULTURAL DIFFUSION?"
Length of time with a specific common element or theme.
A payment made to a more powerful empire in return for protection.
To take control of a place by force.
The spreading of ideas, things or technology from one place to another.
5
Who created the calendar system with 365 days?
Egyptians
Mesopotamians
6
Hammurabi's Code was fair and equal to all people in Mesopotamia.
False
True
7
This group of ancient people built smooth sided PYRAMIDS as tombs?
Mesopotamians
Egyptians
8
Which of the following grew along the banks of the Nile River and became an important export from Egypt?
Vellum
Paper
Gold
Papyrus
9
This ancient group of people built ZIGGURATS.
Mesopotamians
Egyptians
10
What is the correct definition of the word "DYNASTY?"
A series of rulers from the same family.
A settlement that is in control by a King and Queen who rule together.
Many territories and peoples controlled by one government.
A visual representation of events put in chronological order.
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Ancient Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
False
True
12
In ancient Egypt, the _____ had ABSOLUTE POWER.
Gods
Pharaoh
Government officials
People
13
What did River Valley Civilizations use to try to control flooding?
dams and levees
plows and yokes
clay and stylus
wheels and carts
14
What was one of the positive EFFECTS of flooding in River Valley Civilizations?
It washed away people, animals, houses and crops.
It left behind rich topsoil for farming.
It left behind pieces of Bronze which were used to make better tools.
It allowed ancient people to make more mud bricks for building houses.
15
Which of the following occurred when trade took place between Egypt and its neighbors, like the Phoenicians and Nubians?
Cultural Diffusion
Starvation
A Natural Disaster
Isolation
16
What is a "City-State?"
a group of territories all controlled by one government.
a city that is also a separate, independent state.
a country where all the cities are named the same as all the states.
a fortress in a city.
17
What were the religious beliefs of the Mesopotamians and Egyptians?
They were monotheistic.
They were polytheistic.
They practiced Christianity.
They were zoroastrianists.
18
Which written language developed in Mesopotamia?
Hieroglyphs
Latin
English
Cuneiform
19
What were the ships called that the Phoenicians built and used?
Plows
The Phoenician Destroyers
Galleys
Parthenons
20
What invention helped early River Valley Civilizations give their crops enough water?
Irrigation Systems
The Plow
The wheel
Galleys
21
Both Mesopotamia and Egypt were located inside the Fertile Crescent.
False
True
22
What is the correct definition of the word "CIVILIZATION?"
a way of organizing social classes based on the amount of authority.
a society with cities, a government, job specialization and social classes.
a traditional story/legend that explains people’s beliefs.
a system for determining years and their divisions.
23
Which valuable commodity did the ancient Phoenicians trade with surrounding groups of people?
Metal
Gold
Purple Dyed cloth
Salt
24
What was significant (important) about Hammurabi’s Code?
It was the first set of laws to be fair for everyone.
It was originally written in English.
It was the first set of laws to be written down.
It was the first rules ever thought of.
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What did rivers provide early civilizations with?
Fertile Soil
All of the above answers.
A food source such as fish
Fresh Water
