Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?

They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.

How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?

The used the stars to guide them.

Which of the following was an effect of more productive farming in Mesopotamia?

Different workers could specialize in performing a particular job or task.

For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?

to sign documents and decorate objects

Why was Phoenicia's location ideal for trade?

It had access to the Mediterranean Sea and to land routes

How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?

It allowed them to produce a surplus of food.

What technical achievement of the Hittites marks the beginning of the Iron Age?

The use of iron to make weapons and tools.

Why was Sargon important in history?

He established the world's first empire.

How did the Greeks use strategy to defeat a larger fighting force?

They led the Persian navy into the narrow straits of Salamis, and sunk them

Why was Cyrus the Great so successful in conquering different people in Southwest Asia?

The Persian army was well organized and loyal.

Why was it important that Hammurabi's Code was written down?

People could view each laws themselves.

Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?

It was located between two rivers.

Which of the following advancements allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?

the development of bronze tools

Which of the following was a result of Darius's use of a standardized currency and new road construction?

The Persian Empire's economy flourished.

How did Athens and Sparta defeat the Persian Empire in the Persian Wars?

by using advanced military methods and weapons

What advancement did the Hittites develop?

They used iron to make stong tools and weapons.

Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?

It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected

Why did the Persians invade Greece?

to punish the Greeks who rebelled against the Persian Empire

What did Hammurabi's Code allow his citizens to do?

Know the punishments for specific crimes.

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Module 3 review pertaining to the Fertile Crescent, Mesopotamia, and the Persian Empire.

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1
Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
They cometed with different city-states for the favor of their gods.
They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.
They based decisions about planting on the dates of religious holidays.
They spread their religion to other areas through trade.
2
How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?
They used seasonal winds and sea currents.
They developed an early compass to guide them.
The used the stars to guide them.
They developed detailed maps of coastlines.
3
Which of the following was an effect of more productive farming in Mesopotamia?
Different workers could specialize in performing a particular job or task.
Farmers spent longer hours to produce a surplus of food.
Workers constucted irrication systems to convert desert into feritile land.
Farmers spent more time raising livestock as a food source.
4
How did the conquered people react to Cyrus the Great's treatment of them?
They adopted Persian culture.
They rarely revolted.
They worshiped Persian gods.
They appointed local rulers.
5
For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?
to sculpt objects out of ivory and wood
to engrave gems and blend metals
to design houses and temples
to sign documents and decorate objects
6
Why was Phoenicia's location ideal for trade?
It bordered other neighboring civilizations with more plentiful resources
It had mountains and deserts on three sides, making it easy to defend
It had access to the Mediterranean Sea and to land routes
It contained the source of the Tigris, giving it easy access to Mesopotamia
7
How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?
It made their rivers easier to navigate.
It protected their fields from flooding.
It allowed them to produce a surplus of food.
It caused them to move into the desert.
8
What technical achievement of the Hittites marks the beginning of the Iron Age?
The use of iron to make shoes for people to wear.
The use of iron to make weapons and tools.
The use of iron to make eating utensils.
The use of iron to make bricks for houses.
9
Why was Sargon important in history?
He was the first military leader to use chariots.
he conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire.
He established the world's first empire.
He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia.
10
How did the Greeks use strategy to defeat a larger fighting force?
They snuck on the ships stole all of their supplies
They led the Persian navy into the narrow straits of Salamis, and sunk them
They built more ships to outnumber them.
They shot a the ships in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea
11
Why was Cyrus the Great so successful in conquering different people in Southwest Asia?
The Persian government paid for a very large army
The Persian government ruled the army justly and fairly
The Persian army used newer weapons.
The Persian army was well organized and loyal.
12
What physical feature made southern Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
a high plateau above rivers.
safe harbors.
surrounding mountains.
a flat plain between rivers.
13
Why was it important that Hammurabi's Code was written down?
Judges could interpret laws differently.
People could view each laws themselves.
Government officals could disobey any laws.
Foreign merchants could understand the laws.
14
Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
It contained a vast amount of natural resources.
It contained a diverse group of people.
It was located between two rivers.
It was located on the Persian Gulf.
15
Who were Cyrus the Great, Darius I, and Xerxes I?
Phoenician Kings
Babylonian Kings
Assyrian Kings
Persian Kings
16
Which of the following advancements allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?
the domestication of animals
the invention of a clock
the development of bronze tools
the development of a calendar
17
Which of the following was a result of Darius's use of a standardized currency and new road construction?
People in the Persian Empire abandoned local customs.
Cities in central Asia refused to trade with Persian merchants.
The Persian Empire's economy flourished.
Greek city-states rebelled against Persian control.
18
How did the Phoenicians use the stars?
to decide when to plant crops
to locate cities far away
to help mark mountain trails
to establish directions at sea
19
How did Athens and Sparta defeat the Persian Empire in the Persian Wars?
by allowing each city-state to defend itself against the Persians.
by forcing the Persians to fight in Greece.
by using advanced military methods and weapons
by uniting and fighting on land and at sea.
20
What similarities do you see between Sumerian and Persian art, architecture, and literature?
They both created works of art metal.
Sumerians and Persians both constructed large buildings and monuments
They both produced important works of literature.
All of the Above
21
What advancement did the Hittites develop?
They used iron to make stong tools and weapons.
They built high walls to protect farmland and cities.
They combined copper and tin to make bronze tools.
They used calvary and archers to fight in battle.
22
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected
It allowed them to print currency and coins
It documented different stories and poems
It encouraged the public education of children
23
Why did the Persians invade Greece?
to stop the Greeks from attacking the Persian Empire again
to gain access to Greek trading partners in the western Mediterranean Sea
to prevent the city-states for competing for land in Southwest Asia
to punish the Greeks who rebelled against the Persian Empire
24
What did the Phoenicians use to communicate complex idea in writing?
a stylus
pictographs
an alphabet
cuneiform
25
What did Hammurabi's Code allow his citizens to do?
Know the punishments for specific crimes.
Understand how the government enacts new laws.
Learn new skills and academic subjects.
Predict seasonal weather and planting schedules.

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