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Topic 2: Civilizations and the Peoples of the Fertile Crescent
Topic 2: Civilizations and the Peoples of the Fertile Crescent
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1
The official religion of the Persian Empire was
Judaism
Buddhism
Sumerism
Zoroastrianism
2
A cavalry is made up of
professional soldiers
soldiers who ride horses.
soldiers who march on foot
soldiers who use iron weapons
3
Which of the following correctly describe the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was written by Sumerian priests.
It was the legal code written by a king.
It was the first ever love story.
The story of the man Gilgamesh.
4
Who was the first king of Israel?
David
Abraham
Saul
Solomon
5
The main purpose of Hammurabi's Code was to
conquer and rule a new empire.
encourage the growth of trade.
punish his political rivals.
everyone in his empire knew the law.
6
What was the Exodus?
the start of Israelite enslavement in Egypt
the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
the first book of the Torah
the agreement between Abraham and God
7
Which of the following texts contains commentaries on the teachings of Moses?
the Writings.
the Hebrew Bible.
The Talmud.
the Torah.
8
A state containing several countries or territories is called
a city-state.
an ally.
an empire.
a region.
9
When Judaism began, it was different from other religions because
They believed there was one God.
It held that there was good and evil in the world.
It did not instruct its followers how to live.
Judaism had sacred texts.
10
The term Mesopotamia refers to land between
the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Uruk and Ur.
Sumer and Egypt.
the Arabian and the Sinai peninsulas.
11
What pattern did the laws in Hammurabi's Code follow?
punishment, explanation
offense, explanation
punishment, offense
offense, punishment
12
The common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity is known as the
Covenant
Old Testament
Holy Bible
Judeo-Christian tradition.
13
What is a stele?
a carved stone slab or pillar
a cylinder seal
a colorful decorative tile
a temple on top of a ziggurat
14
What city became the center of Hammurabi's Mesopotamian empire?
Babylon
Lagash
Ur
Umma
15
Sumer is important in world history because it was
where human beings evolved.
where the first fishing villages were.
the world's largest empire.
the world's first civilization.
16
How did Cyrus the Great's treatment of the Jews of Jerusalem differ from that of the neo-Babylonians?
The neo-Babylonians joined the Jews.
Cyrus destroyed Jerusalem.
The neo-Babylonians destroyed the temple.
Cyrus allowed the Jews to return home.
17
Which of the following statements correctly describe the Great Royal Road?
It was constructed by Cyrus the Great.
It was a bridge that swung from cables.
It transported trade goods across the empire.
It was the road the Jews took out of Egypt.
18
What did Sumerian sculptors create that was different from earlier sculptures?
hanging gardens
Assyrian-style statues
realistic statues of humans
iron pieces
19
Zoroastrianism is the belief that
leaders should be buried in pyramids.
people may worship many gods.
meditation is the path to enlightenment.
there is a struggle with good and evil.
20
What was the result of the Diaspora?
The Temple was destroyed.
The people were scattered across a wide area.
Israel was split into two kingdoms.
The Israelites returned to their homeland.
21
What led to the conquest of Sumer?
the fighting among city-states.
the wealth of city-states.
the unification of city-states.
the peace among city-states.
22
The Phoenician alphabet was based on
sounds.
vowels.
syllables.
words.
23
Which of the following are included in the Ten Commandments?
You shall not steal.
You shall not lie.
You shall obey your spiritual leader.
You shall not eat red meat.
24
What was one major accomplishment credited to King Solomon?
uniting Israel and Judah
building the First Temple
freeing Israel from captivity
writing the Psalms
25
Another term for a city and the surrounding land it controls is
nation-state.
city-state.
kingdom.
empire.
