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WHI.2 - Fertile Crescent
WHI.2 - Fertile Crescent
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1
The moral code of the Jews is called
Code of Hammurabi
Ten Commandments
Golden Rule
Annalects
2
What is the written script of the Mesopotamian peoples called?
Hieroglyphics
Oracle Bone Script
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
3
Which ancient civilization created the settlements shown on this map?
Mesopotamia
Nubia
The Phoenicians
The Hebrews
4
Who led the Israelites out of Exile in Egypt?
Nefertiti
Jacob
Abraham
Moses
5
The above image represents a _____________; a type of temple to honor the gods.
Satrap
Pyramid
Bazaar
Ziggurat
6
The first five books of the Old Testament are referred to by the Jews as the --
Pentagraph
Scriptures
Torah
Codes
7
Where is Mespotamia located?
B
C
D
A
8
Why was the discovery of the artifact important?
It named leaders of an ancient civilization.
It led to the understanding of hieroglyphics.
It showed the location of a lost treasure.
It identified the borders of a nation.
9
The development of trade in ancient civilizations was aided by what?
agricultural surplus
the building of temples
cold climates
constant warfare
10
Define polytheism.
Worshping spirits and animimals
Denying the existing of any deity.
Worshping Multiple Gods and Goddesses
Worshiping all of Mr. Taylor's various forms
11
A book about contributions made by the civilization of ancient Egypt would include the information in which column?
D
A
B
C
12
Why are rivers important to these civilizations?
Rivers aided in the exploration of new territories
Rivers do not provide resources
Rivers protect civilizations from invasion
Waters provided abundant farmland
13
Why did the ancient Eygpytians mummify their pharaohs?
Beflief in the afterlife
Religious ceremony
The aliens told them to.
To prepare them to board the mothership
14
Which number is where the ancient Hebrews were located?
1
2
4
3
15
Why did civilizations develop on rivers like the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates?
river valleys provided a source of fresh water and good farmland.
Land was cheaper
rivers provided power for industries.
river valleys provided areas for recreation.
16
What most likely helped the Jewish culture survive as a diaspora?
Jewish people changed their values frequently.
Jewish people resisted influences from other societies.
Jewish people followed their traditions carefully.
Jewish people chose to forget about their past.
17
What was true of religion in ancient civilizations?
All ancient civilizations were polytheistic.
The Cult of Tay-Tay is the one true religion
Egypt was the only civilization that had a religion.
Every ancient civilization had a religious tradition.
18
Which term means "land between the rivers?"
Phoenicia
Harappa
Huang He
Mesopotamia
19
Which of these best describes the relationship of religion to government in ancient Egypt?
The pharaoh was both head of state and a representative to the gods.
Scribes recorded lists of property.
Nobles ruled over local provinces.
The vizier made sure that citizens of all religions were treated fairly.
20
Which of the following caused ancient civilizations to change?
lack of traditions to keep people in one place
nomadic leaders who found new sources of food and water
contact with other people through trade, warfare, and migration
poor leaders and hostile weather
21
What river supported the birth of the Egyptian civilization?
The Ganges
The Nile
The Tigris
The Euphrates
22
Along what river was the Kingdom of Kush/Nubia located?
The Yellow River
The Nile
The Tigris
The Ganges
23
Where did the Hebrews settle?
The Jordan River Valley
Egypt
India
Mesopotamia
24
What Babylonian leader established a written set of laws and punishments?
King of Ur
Osiris
Gilgamesh
Hammurabi
25
What was the earliest form of writing?
Pictograms
Hieroglyphics
Alphabet
Writing
26
Who is the founder of Judaism?
Moses
Abraham
Issac
Jesus of Nazareth
27
What was the first major ancient civilzation of Mesopotamia?
Ur
Caanan
Babylon
Sumer
28
What was the main challenges did rivers provide ancient civilizations?
fighting off invasions
Managing water - irrigation, flooding, drought, etc.
identifying nutritious crops
surviving extreme temperatures
29
Define monotheism
Belief in one God
Belief the universe is controled by aliens.
Worshiping Mrs. Griffin
Worshiping multiple deities
30
Which of the following civilizations were monotheistic?
Sumer
Nubia
Israel
Egpyt
31
What city is of the utmost importance to the Jews, Christians and Muslims?
Jerusalem
Babylon
Sumer
Kush
32
In the river valley civilizations, centralized government was often based on --
military rule
religious authority
unwritten codes of law
rule by the people
