a) Improved writing system used by the Babylonians.

List two significant contributions of the Babylonians to mathematics.

b) Development of the decimal system and negative numbers

b) Zodiac system used for predictions.

b) Ruler of the First Babylonian Civilization.

How did the Babylonians predict eclipses?

c) By charting the movements of the Moon and Sun mathematically

Why is Hammurabi's code considered significant in world history?

b) It was the most complete set of laws engraved on a stone pillar.

What did the Babylonians believe about the creation of men?

b) Men were made like bricks using clay molds by gods.

a) Civic God worshiped by Babylonians.

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1
The Babylonians invented the Zodiac signs still used today.
True
False
2
Marduk was a Civic God worshiped by the Babylonians.
True
False
3
Who was the greatest ruler of the First Babylonian Civilization?
c) Nebuchadnezzar
a) Sargon
b) Hammurabi
d) Gilgamesh
4
Babylonian mathematicians understood negative numbers.
True
False
5
What was Hammurabi's code of laws engraved on?
b) A stone pillar (stele)
a) A clay tablet
d) A bronze plate
c) A wooden plank
6
Cuneiform Script
c) Famous stone pillar of laws.
a) Improved writing system used by the Babylonians.
b) Zodiac system used for predictions.
7
List two significant contributions of the Babylonians to mathematics.
d) Introduction of geometry and trigonometry
a) Invention of algebra and calculus
c) Creation of multiplication tables and measurement systems based on 60
b) Development of the decimal system and negative numbers
8
Zodiac
c) Mathematics system based on 60.
a) Civic God worshiped by Babylonians.
b) Zodiac system used for predictions.
9
Hammurabi is
c) Famous palace with 300 rooms.
b) Ruler of the First Babylonian Civilization.
a) Civic God worshiped by Babylonians.
10
Mari
a) Civic God worshiped by Babylonians.
b) Famous palace with 300 rooms.
c) City ruled by Hammurabi.
11
How did the Babylonians predict eclipses?
d) Through divine messages from their god Marduk
b) Using advanced telescopes to observe celestial movements
c) By charting the movements of the Moon and Sun mathematically
a) By studying the zodiac signs and positions of stars
12
Who was the greatest ruler of the First Babylonian Civilization?
false
True
13
Which field of study did the Babylonians develop alongside Astrology?
c) Engineering
b) Astronomy
d) Metallurgy
a) Medicine
14
The Babylonian code of laws was the first-ever written set of laws.
True
False
15
What material did the Babylonians use to record much of their knowledge?
Clay tablets
Papyrus scrolls
Clay tablets
Stone tablets
16
Name two cities ruled by Hammurabi besides Babylon.
d) Ebla and Aleppo
c) Akkad and Mari
a) Nineveh and Nimrud
17
The Babylonians' mathematics system was based on which number?
b) 12
d) 100
a) 10
c) 60
18
Why is Hammurabi's code considered significant in world history?
d) It emphasized the equality of all citizens.
b) It was the most complete set of laws engraved on a stone pillar.
a) It was the first democratic set of laws.
c) It introduced the concept of trial by jury.
19
What did the Babylonians believe about the creation of men?
a) Men were created by gods from stardust and fire.
c) Men were formed from water and wind.
d) Men were sculpted from gold by the god Marduk.
b) Men were made like bricks using clay molds by gods.
20
Marduk is
a) Civic God worshiped by Babylonians.
c) Zodiac system used for predictions.
b) Ruler of the First Babylonian Civilization.

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