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Unit 3: The Arab World
Unit 3: The Arab World
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1
Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses. This would be an example of ___________
monotheism
mummification
polytheism
pantheon
2
According to the map below, which of the following statements is true?
Ethiopia is to the Northeast of Uganda
The Red Sea is to the West of Egypt
The Nile River only spans 2 countries
Egypt is south of Sudan
3
What is a city-state?
A city that has its own government for itself and its surrounding territory
A large area or group of many territories governed by one ruler (leader)
A set of laws governing a democratic nation
A region with a common religion and common money
4
A pharaoh was at the top of Egypt's social class system.
True
False
5
Pyramids were used for __________
burial tombs for Egyptian pharaohs
a place of worship in Mesopotamia
6
Dar al-Islam did not allow people living in Islamic civilizations to practice other faiths.
True
False
7
What was the first written language?
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
8
The Rosetta Stone is important to historians in studying Egypt because it helps them read Egyptian writing.
False
True
9
This is an example of a _____________
ziggurat
pyramid
10
Which of the following is NOT part of the 5 pillars of Islam.
a yearly tax that is intended to help the poor and needy
Belief in one God
Polytheism
Praying 5 times per day
11
This is an example of hieroglyphics
False
True
12
Which of the following cities is closest to the mouth (end) of the Nile River?
Dendera
Luxor
Tuna el-Gebel
Cairo
13
Why is Upper Egypt labeled in the southern part of the map below?
Ancient people did not understand directions
The Nile River flows to the North and empties into the Mediterranean
The mouth (end) of the Nile River is in the South
That part of the map is closer to Asyut and Tuna el-Gebel
14
Which of the following is an example of a region that had an empire in ancient times?
Sumer
Babylonia
15
Which of the following is an example of a region that had city-states in ancient times?
Babylonia
Sumer
16
How long after Greek Graffiti at Abu Simbel did Hecataeus of Miletus visit Egypt?
592 years
92 years
1,092 years
500 B.C.
17
Which of the following best describes how information exchange developed over time?
Oral language, Art and drawings, Abstract symbols (alphabet)
Abstract symbols (alphabet), Oral language, art and drawing
Oral language, abstract symbols (alphabet), Art and drawing
Abstract symbols (alphabet), Art and drawing, Oral language
18
Approximately how long ago (years before now) did Emperor Septimius Severus order restoration of the 'Colossi of Memmon'
196 years
2,196 years
1,804 years
196 A.D
19
The Israelites felt that this new land belonged to them because __________
They spoke the Hebrew language
It was given to them by God
They believed in Christ
They conquered it from Babylon
20
Agriculture developed in Mesopotamia before other places because it is an easier lifestyle than hunting and gathering.
False
True
21
Early civilizations were made up of urban centers that were surrounded by farms that helped produce food to support life
True
False
22
Islam was split into two sects (Shiites and Sunnis) because they didn't agree on who should rule after Mohammad's death.
False
True
23
Polytheism means the belief in one God
True
False
24
Mesopotamia means "the land between two rivers". Which two rivers was Mesopotamia located between?
Nile and Jordan
Nile and Tigris
Jordan and Euphrates
Tigris and Euphrates
25
What is an empire?
A set of laws governing a democratic nation
a large area or group of many territories governed by one ruler (leader)
a region with a common religion and common money
a city that has its own government for itself and its surrounding territory
26
Which part of Babylon was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Hanging Gardens
king's palace
wall around the city
irrigation system
27
Hammurabi's Code is important in world history because it was an early
record keeping system that enabled the Phoenicians to become great leaders
set of symbols that allowed the Sumerians to communicate with other peoples
written list of laws that controlled people's daily life and behavior
form of writing that could be used to record important events.
28
Slavery existed as far back as Ancient Egypt.
False
True
29
After the Israelites leave Mesopotamia, they settle in land to the West known as _______
Uruk and Ur
Canaan
The Tigris and Euphrates
The land between the rivers
30
What river did most Egyptians live along?
Zambezi River
Congo River
Nile River
Niger River
