Ancient History 6, Unit 2 Quiz Ancient Egypt Flashcards | StudBud
  • 8
    What did David provide the Jewish people that previous leaders did not?
    • A famous temple
    • Ten commandments
    • A centralized government
    • A strong army
  • 9
    Why do Jews consider the Western Wall in Jerusalem a sacred site?
    • It was where many Jews died in battles against the Romans.
    • It was part of the Second Temple.
    • It was built by King Solomon.
    • It was constructed with the stones that held the Ten Commandments.
  • 10
    Skilled scribes wrote on paper, which was made from
    • cotton rags
    • animal skins
    • Wet clay
    • a soft plant called a reed
  • 11
    Hatshepsut was one of the first pharaohs who was a
    • priest
    • God
    • child
    • woman
  • 12
    Why did many Jews move to Babylon?
    • They were captured by King Nebuchadnezzar.
    • They were looking for a land with more stable food supply.
    • They were fleeing attacks by the Assyrians.
    • They were hoping to spread the idea of belief in one God.
  • 13
    Which common feature of most ancient religions did Jews reject?
    • morality
    • ritual
    • polytheism
    • tradition
  • 14
    Of these four groups, which one had the lowest social status?
    • scribes
    • government officials
    • artisans
    • priests
  • 15
    What was a major purpose for building the pyramids?
    • Homes for the pharaoh's servants
    • Tombs to house dead pharaohs
    • Temples for religious services
    • Storehouses for grain