Which of the following best describes the first Mesopotamians?

Farmers, who relied on the water from the Tigris and Euphrates River

Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia?

River Valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops

One reason an early civilization developed in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley in Mesopotamia is because

Climate and geography favored agriculture

The Code of Hammurabi relied on the idea that

Harsh laws are needed to control society

The Fertile Crescent has had a significant impact on the Middle East because the area was the site of the

Development of early centers of civilization

The Code of Hammurabi is an example of

Written rules and laws for legal procedures

One reason the Euphrates and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had

The means for irrigation and transportation

Why did an ancient civilization develop in the valleys of rivers such as the Tigris and Euphrates?

The river valleys provided a source of fresh water and good farmland

Why was Mesopotamia a good location for the growth of a civilization?

It was located between 2 rivers that provided fertile soil to farm.

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

Recorded existing laws for all to see

How did early people in Mesopotamia make farming successful?

They irrigated their crops thanks to nearby rivers

What was the overall purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

To protect the people by enforcing punishment

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1
Which of the following best describes the first Mesopotamians?
Nomads, who roamed from place to place in search of a food source
Farmers, who relied on the water from the Tigris and Euphrates River
Hunters and gatherers, who relied on the nearby jungles for a food source
Ice fishers, who relied on the waters of the Arctic Ocean
2
Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia?
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided great trade routes
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders
River Valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits
3
Which of the following factors led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
Universal education
Political harmony
Favorable geography
Religious differences
4
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
Recording events in cave paintings
Developing democratic traditions
Using irrigation systems
Spreading monotheistic religious customs
5
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
Fertile Soil
High mountains
Vast Deserts
Smooth Coastlines
6
Mesopotamia is located between the ___________________ River and the ___________________ River.
Mississippi and Missouri
Danube and Yellow
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Amazon
7
In which area was Ancient Mesopotamia located?
A desert area
Farmland on a mountain
An island in a gulf
A land between 2 rivers
8
One reason an early civilization developed in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley in Mesopotamia is because
Rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
Climate and geography favored agriculture
Natural barriers provided protection from invaders
Vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
9
Who ruled the kingdom of Babylonia and created a code of laws by which to live by?
Zeus
Hammurabi
Ashurbanipal
Nebuchadnezzar II
10
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
Digging irrigation canals
Developing chinampas
Removing rain forests
Building terraces
11
The Code of Hammurabi relied on the idea that
Religion and government must be brought closer together
Harsh laws are needed to control society
Governments must provide their people with rights
All subjects are equal under the law
12
The Fertile Crescent has had a significant impact on the Middle East because the area was the site of the
Establishment of the first global empire
Formation of the State of Israel
Invasion of Kuwait by Iraq
Development of early centers of civilization
13
The Code of Hammurabi is an example of
Regulations on the way to conduct wars against neighboring nations.
The power of strong kings to control trade
The power of a legislature to veto laws passed by absolute monarchs
Written rules and laws for legal procedures
14
One reason the Euphrates and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had
The means for irrigation and transportation
Rich deposits of coal and iron ores
Borders and elevations that were easy to defend
Locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall
15
Why did an ancient civilization develop in the valleys of rivers such as the Tigris and Euphrates?
The rivers aided in the exploration of new territories
The river provided power for industries
The river valleys provided areas for recreation
The river valleys provided a source of fresh water and good farmland
16
Which river systems are found in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers
Nile and Yellow Rivers
17
Why was Mesopotamia a good location for the growth of a civilization?
It was located between 2 rivers that provided fertile soil to farm.
It was close to other people so they could easily trade and specialize.
It was hot and dry so people could easily farm.
It always rained so people could farm and always had water for their crops.
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The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
Recorded existing laws for all to see
Treated citizens and slaves equally
Rejected the principle of filial piety
Ended all physical punishment
19
How did early people in Mesopotamia make farming successful?
They domesticated their crops
They migrated to nearby villages to use their soil
They irrigated their crops thanks to nearby rivers
They only farmed during the rainy seasons
20
What was the overall purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?
To help the people learn good business practices
To teach people how to properly farm by irrigating their crops
To protect people’s property
To protect the people by enforcing punishment
21
Cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
Subsistence Farming
Painting and Scultpure
Oral Traditions
Recorded History
22
Which geographic feature was common to the development of the civilization in Mesopotamia?
River valleys
Rain forests
Deserts
Mountains

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