A major reason for the collapse of the Mesopotamian civilization was

the constant invasions from foreigners.

An important characteristic of Egyptian civilization was

the supreme importance of religion in society.

What effect did the Nile cataracts in the south and deserts in the east and west of Egypt have on the early development?

They served as natural barriers protecting it from invasion.

What does the prominence of the ziggurat suggest about the Sumerians?

Religion was integral 2 the economic, political, and social aspects of life

Which of the following shows the most likely sequence of events during the Agricultural Revolution?

Animal & crop domestication - larger populations - permanent settlements

What was the "miracle" of the Nile for the ancient Egyptians?

Its annual floodings made the surrounding land fertile. (Silt)

What was the importance of the vizier in Egyptian society?

He was in charge of the bureaucracy.

What are civilizations?

Large societies with cities and powerful states

In the Neolithic Age, what was/were the primary responsibility(ies) for a woman living in a farming village?

Remaining in the home to care for children and perform domestic activities

The Mesopotamian civilization was located in

the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys

How did the predictability of the Nile floodings inhibit the initial development of state society in Egypt?

There was no need to implement large-scale irrigation projects.

Rise in organized religions and belief systems, societies began to codify which of the following for their followers?

Oral traditions and laws that taught how to live one's life

Which of the following statements about polytheism is true?

Polytheism characterized nearly all early human societies.

At the end of the last Ice Age, how did the global climate change?

The Earth became warmer and moister.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is notable for being

one of the oldest surviving works of literature

All of the following contributed to periods of weak central authority and social discord in ancient Egypt EXCEPT

periods of severe monsoons which destroyed crops

A major similarity between the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations was

both had social stratification with a priest/ landowning elite class on top

The household shrines and female statuettes excavated from Çatal Hüyük, a Neolithic farming village, reflected

the growing role of religion in village life.

Which of the following best describes the development of agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution?

Gradual process, developing independently in different parts of the world.

Which of these best describes the effect the switch to agriculture had on food supplies?

They became more reliable but not necessarily more diversified.

What was the Book of the Dead?

An ancient Egyptian funerary text

Which of the following was a significant technological improvement that occurred before 4000 B.C.E.?

Discovery that metal-bearing rocks could be melted and cast in tool molds

At the end of the last ice age around 10,000 B.C.E., the major change that occurred was

the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture.

The Agricultural Revolution gave birth to all of the following EXCEPT

worship of fertility goddesses.

How was Egyptian hieroglyphics different from cuneiform?

It was mainly written on papyrus rolls.

Around 3100 B.C.E., Narmer, king of Upper Egypt, did which of the following?

Conquered the northern rulers to create a unified government

What aspect of agricultural societies led to the development of social class and specialization of labor?

Surpluses of food and other resources

Which of these best describes how the Code of Hammurabi addressed differences in social status?

People of lower social standing received harsher punishments.

Which of the following was NOT a Hyksos contribution to Egyptian civilization?

Use of the phalanx military formation

In ancient Mesopotamia, writing was used primarily to

record business transactions of daily life.

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1
A major reason for the collapse of the Mesopotamian civilization was
the constant invasions from foreigners.
a series of famines, which severely limited the food supply
problems of succession.
tensions between neighboring city-states for power.
2
An important characteristic of Egyptian civilization was
the supreme importance of religion in society.
Dependence on sophisticated irrigation projects to control the floods.
the role of the satrap in administrative issues.
the development of a democratic political system.
3
What room is extra today after school?
220
228
221
227
4
What effect did the Nile cataracts in the south and deserts in the east and west of Egypt have on the early development?
They prevented Egypt from engaging in trade with other regions.
Agricultural fields became the driving force for the Egyptian economy.
They served as natural barriers protecting it from invasion.
They forced Egypt to rely solely on local materials for building.
5
Written records during the Neolithic Era were probably prompted by a need to
Birth and Death Records
Organize extensive hunter-gathering missions
Keep records of trade and Codify property laws
None, They didn't keep records
6
What does the prominence of the ziggurat suggest about the Sumerians?
Mesopotamian civilization was the first to emphasize literacy & education.
Sumerians had the most sophisticated military force in the ancient world.
Sumerians depended on long-distance trade as a source of wealth.
Religion was integral 2 the economic, political, and social aspects of life
7
Which of the following shows the most likely sequence of events during the Agricultural Revolution?
Animal & crop domestication - larger populations - permanent settlements
Permanent settlements - stone tool technology - new methods of agriculture
Large populations - establishment of the first cities – growth of trade
Animal & crop domestication - permanent settlements - earliest monarchies
8
Which of the following was NOT a deity in ancient Egyptian religion?
Seth
Amun
Osiris
Hatshepsut
9
All of the following were features of the Mesopotamian civilization EXCEPT
a monotheistic religion.
the existence of large city-states
economic specialization.
a system of writing.
10
Which of the following was one of the earliest extensive agricultural centers in the world?
Jericho
Persepolis
Memphis
Mohenjo-Daro
11
What was the "miracle" of the Nile for the ancient Egyptians?
Its water was drinkable.
Its gentle current allowed for the passage of boats.
Its temperature and salinity was ideal for fish.
Its annual floodings made the surrounding land fertile. (Silt)
12
The first civilizations developed in geographic areas where
people had access to an abundance of wood for fire
agriculture flourished
plenty of grassland was available for raising livestock
plenty of wildlife was available for hunting
13
What was the importance of the vizier in Egyptian society?
He was the high priest of the temple of Amun in Thebes.
He was responsible for designing the pharaoh's mortuary temples.
He was the highest military official in Ancient Egypt.
He was in charge of the bureaucracy.
14
The cuneiform writing system originated in
Mesoamerica
Mesopotamia
China
Egypt
15
Which of these is an example of neighboring civilizations that became culturally and economically integrated?
Nubia and Mesopotamia
Egypt and Nubia
The Olmecs and the Shang dynasty
Egypt and the Indus Valley Civilization
16
What are civilizations?
Groups of people cooperating toward a common goal
Large societies with cities and powerful states
Cultures based around monotheistic religions
Countries with a high level of technology
17
In the Neolithic Age, what was/were the primary responsibility(ies) for a woman living in a farming village?
Praying in the village's sacred center for a good harvest
Going to the market to trade the family's surplus farm goods
Helping the men in the fields and herding animals
Remaining in the home to care for children and perform domestic activities
18
The Mesopotamian civilization was located in
the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys
the Indus River Valley
the Nile River Valley
Mesoamerica
19
How did the predictability of the Nile floodings inhibit the initial development of state society in Egypt?
Village settlements were not permanent.
All people had access to fertile lands.
People would aggregate during times of flooding
There was no need to implement large-scale irrigation projects.
20
Rise in organized religions and belief systems, societies began to codify which of the following for their followers?
Oral traditions and laws that taught how to live one's life
Civil and social interactions that taught how to navigate everyday life
Laws passed down through generations back to the Codes of Hammurabi
Philosophical musings and questions to be answered through meditation
21
Which of the following statements about polytheism is true?
Polytheism characterized nearly all early human societies.
Hinduism predates polytheism.
Polytheism has successfully adopted many elements of monotheistic religion.
The Eightfold Path is a major tenet of polytheistic belief.
22
At the end of the last Ice Age, how did the global climate change?
The Earth became dryer and colder.
The Earth became warmer and moister.
The earth remained cold, however, sea levels rose rapidly.
The ice caps receded back to Europe.
23
The Epic of Gilgamesh is notable for being
the only surviving example of Mesopotamian mythology
the longest poem ever written
a historically accurate account of the reign of Gilgamesh
one of the oldest surviving works of literature
24
Most Neolithic technology was related to
writing.
astronomy.
construction
farming.
25
All of the following contributed to periods of weak central authority and social discord in ancient Egypt EXCEPT
succession problems.
periods of severe monsoons which destroyed crops
rise of local rulers.
border problems in Nubia.
26
A major similarity between the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations was
both granted equal rights to women.
both had social stratification with a priest/ landowning elite class on top
both developed a writing system using clay tablets
both constructed ziggurats to worship their important deities.
27
The household shrines and female statuettes excavated from Çatal Hüyük, a Neolithic farming village, reflected
the abstract art styles of the Neolithic people.
the symbolic importance of women in Neolithic societies
the growing role of religion in village life.
the material wealth of some villagers.
28
The Code of Hammurabi was produced in
Mesoamerica
Persia
Babylonia
China
29
Which of the following best describes the development of agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution?
It was practiced only in coastal environments
It occurred rapidly, spreading from the Americas to Asia and Europe.
Gradual process, developing independently in different parts of the world.
It was limited to Africa until the 2nd millennium B.C.E.
30
Which of these best describes the effect the switch to agriculture had on food supplies?
They became less reliable and more diversified.
They became less reliable and less diversified.
They became more reliable and more diversified.
They became more reliable but not necessarily more diversified.
31
What was the Book of the Dead?
A Hindu text describing the process of reincarnation
An ancient Egyptian funerary text
A Christian text describing the afterlife
The ancient Egyptian equivalent of the Bible
32
Which of the following was a significant technological improvement that occurred before 4000 B.C.E.?
The construction of the first monumental architecture in Egypt
Invention of rabbit worship
Discovery that metal-bearing rocks could be melted and cast in tool molds
The invention of writing
33
At the end of the last ice age around 10,000 B.C.E., the major change that occurred was
the reliance on the horse as a primary means of transportation.
the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture.
the use of stone tools.
a rapid decrease in the global population due to massive floodings.
34
The Agricultural Revolution gave birth to all of the following EXCEPT
permanent dwellings.
domesticated animals.
worship of fertility goddesses.
farming technology.
35
The Egyptian civilization arose in
the Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys
the Nile River Valley
the Indus River Valley
the Huang He Valley
36
The Epic of Gilgamesh, a Mesopotamian epic poem, was originally written in
hieroglyphics
quipu
cuneiform
the Latin alphabet
37
How was Egyptian hieroglyphics different from cuneiform?
It had a much greater influence, spreading throughout the Middle east
It required a wedge-shaped stylus and clay tablets.
It was mainly written on papyrus rolls.
It was mainly used for producing literary works.
38
Around 3100 B.C.E., Narmer, king of Upper Egypt, did which of the following?
Conquered the northern rulers to create a unified government
Ordered the construction of the pyramids at Giza
Codified the first system of laws in Egypt
Institutionalized a state religion based on the sun god, Ra
39
What aspect of agricultural societies led to the development of social class and specialization of labor?
Surpluses of food and other resources
Their lack of mobility
The use of domesticated animals for labor
The use of irrigation systems
40
All of the following are considered to be common elements of complex societies EXCEPT
an organized government bureaucracy.
some kind of military force/institution.
a distinct religious structure.
location near a major ocean.
41
Which of these best describes how the Code of Hammurabi addressed differences in social status?
Slaves were not subject to the Code of Hammurabi.
People of lower social standing received harsher punishments.
People of higher social standing received harsher punishments.
Punishments were applied equally regardless of social status.
42
Which of the following was NOT a Hyksos contribution to Egyptian civilization?
Bronze Age technology (bronze agricultural tools and weapons)
Use of the phalanx military formation
Use of the horse-drawn chariot forwarfare
43
In ancient Mesopotamia, writing was used primarily to
correspond with neighboring city-states.
record business transactions of daily life.
develop an epic literary tradition.
record the military achievements of the ruler.

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