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1
What was the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
All of the above
It allows people today to understand what Mesopotamians valued
It is a well-preserved artifact
It taught people morals and lessons
2
Which civilization invented cuneiform?
Indus
China
Mesopotamia (Sumer)
Egypt
3
Hammurabi's Code was significant because it established
democratic government
official religion
economic systems
rules of behavior
4
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
5
How did the Mesopotamians modify their environment to increase food production?
digging irrigation canals
building terraces
developing chinampas
removing rain forests
6
All of the following are economic patterns of early civilizations EXCEPT
No rigid class system
Metal Tools
Increased trade
No rigid class system
7
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to China
developed along rivers
used the ziggurats as temples
used hieroglyphics
8
This was the arc of land spanning from the Persian Gulf to the mediterranean, allowed farming possible
The Arabian Desert
Asia Minor
The Fertile Crescent
The Nile River
9
What was the purpose of Egyptian Pyramids?
To serve as tombs for Pharaohs
The serve as temples of workship for the people
To serve as centers of trade in Egypt
To serve as tombs for all Egyptians
10
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
civilizations developed by establishing a food surplus
societies became more nomadic
food production declined
birthrates decreased
11
What was the Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
Latin
Klingon
Cuneiform
12
Why were the early civilizations of the Nile River, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River similar?
they were monotheistic
they were dependent on fertile soil
they were industrialized
they were dependent on each other for trade
13
What was the purpose of the Ziggurat in Mesopotamia?
Temples for the Gods
centers of trade
tombs for kings
homes for the wealthy
14
Mummification and Pyramids show that the Egyptians valued
Religion
All of the above
Trade
Hunting and Gathering
15
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia
Sinai Peninsula
Cape of Good Hope
Egypt
16
One reason that Egypt and Mesopotmia became centers of civilization is that they had
rich deposits of coal
borders and elevations that were easy to defend
means for irrigation and transportation
locations in regions of moderate climate
17
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
food supplies became more reliable
people became more nomadic
populations declined
new sources of energy became available
