Ancient Civilizations Final Test Review

Question 1

Who created the first written set of laws in Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Hammurabi

Question 2

Which two rivers surrounded Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Tigris and Euphrates

Question 3

What type of writing did Ancient Egyptians use?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 4

What kind of government did Rome have before it became an empire?

Accepted Answer

Republic

Question 5

What is a ziggurat?

Accepted Answer

A temple tower

Question 6

What river was essential to the survival of Ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 7

What type of government began in Ancient Athens?

Accepted Answer

Democracy

Question 8

What was the purpose of mummification in Ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

To prepare bodies for the afterlife

Question 9

Who was the famous Greek philosopher who taught by asking questions?

Accepted Answer

Socrates

Question 10

Why is Mesopotamia called the “Cradle of Civilization”?

Accepted Answer

Because the first known cities and writing systems developed there

Question 11

What did the Greeks believe about their gods?

Accepted Answer

They lived on Mount Olympus and controlled nature and human life

Question 12

What were the Olympic Games originally held to honor?

Accepted Answer

The gods

Question 13

What was the name of the Roman arena where gladiators fought?

Accepted Answer

Colosseum

Question 14

Who was the most powerful person in Ancient Egyptian society?

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh

Question 15

What Roman contribution to architecture is still seen today?

Accepted Answer

Aqueducts and arches

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