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

people could view each law themselves

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

it allowed them to keep records of taxes collected

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

it allowed them to produce a surplus of food

Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?

it was located between two rivers

What advancement did the Hittites develop?

they used iron to make strong tools and weapons

Which of the following were ways the Mesopotamians interacted with their environment to improve society? (choose 2)

they created building bricks from clay from the riverbanks, they used irrigation to make grazing areas for cattle and sheep

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

the development of bronze tools

Why was Sargon important in history?

he established the world's first empire

For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?

to sign documents and decorate objects

Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?

they believed their gods were responsible for natural events

Why was Phoenicia's location ideal for trade?

access to the Mediterranean and to land routes in the Fertile Crescent

How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?

they used the stars to guide them

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1
Why was it important that Hammurabi's Code was written down?
judges could interpret laws differently
people could view each law themselves
foreign merchants could understand the laws
government officials could disobey any law
2
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
it documented different stories and poems
it allowed them to print currency and coins
it encouraged the public education of children
it allowed them to keep records of taxes collected
3
How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?
it made their rivers easier to navigate
it caused them to move into the desert
it allowed them to produce a surplus of food
it protected their fields from flooding
4
The geography of Mesopotamia made the land well suited for AGRICULTURE.
False
True
5
Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
it contained a vast amount of natural resources
it was located on the Persian Gulf
it contained a diverse group of people
it was located between two rivers
6
What advancement did the Hittites develop?
they used iron to make strong tools and weapons
they combined copper and tin to make bronze tools
they used cavalry and archers to fight in battle
they built high walls to protect farmland and cities
7
Which of the following were ways the Mesopotamians interacted with their environment to improve society? (choose 2)
they built dams to make the rivers move faster
they created building bricks from clay from the riverbanks
they used irrigation to make grazing areas for cattle and sheep
they used rivers as a barrier from invading peoples
8
Phoencia lacked good FARMLAND and came to depend on trade to expand its economy.
True
False
9
Which of the following advancements allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?
the development of bronze tools
the domestication of animals
the invention of a clock
the development of a calendar
10
Why was Sargon important in history?
he conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire
he established the world's first empire
he was the first military leader to use chariots
he defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia
11
For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?
to sculpt objects out of ivory and wood
to engrave gems and blend metals
to sign documents and decorate objects
to design houses and temples
12
To keep track of public records and business transactions, SCRIBES were employed to use cuneiform.
True
False
13
Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
they believed their gods were responsible for natural events
they spread their religion to other areas through trade
they competed with different city-states for the favor of their gods
they based decisions about planting on the dates of religious holidays
14
Because people depended on them to bring favor with their gods, ARTISANS held great status in Sumer.
False
True
15
Why was Phoenicia's location ideal for trade?
contained the source of the Tigris, giving it easy access to Mesopotamia
access to the Mediterranean and to land routes in the Fertile Crescent
had mountains and deserts on 3 sides, making it easy to defend
bordered on neighboring civilizations with more plentiful natural resources
16
How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?
they used the stars to guide them
they developed an early compass to guide them
they used seasonal winds and sea currents
they developed detailed maps of coastlines

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