Meso Unit Test

Phoencians lived on what shore of the Mediterranean....

Concept of an "eye for eye"

Who conquered The Persian Empire

Culture known for their contributions to astronomy.

Major contribution of the Phoenicians that was left to Western Civilization....

Composed of city-states and the first civilizations

Which of the following is not a Persian ruler?

Group led by Nebuchanezzar

Why is Utnapishtim important to Gilgamesh?

Why is Utnapishtim important to Gilgamesh?

Which group defeated the Persians?

Modern nation now on the land of ancient Persia

What was an effective governmental policy implemented by the Persian empire?

Sumerian method of writing is called.....

On how many tablets was the Epic of Gilgamesh written?

The ______ civilization was known for its masterful abilities in sailing and trading.

Failed to the conquer the Greeks....

First monotheistic group led by a theocracy

What must Gilgamesh do to obtain immortality?

Used iron weapons

the Hittites ruled a well-governed and consolidated empire in Mesopotamia for over 400 years

Sea traders who dealt in lumber and purple dye

Invented the wheel, arch and alegebra.....

One of the first theocratic societies that was also monotheistic.

What idea starts to worry Gilgamesh?

Conquered Sumerians and created first Empire

Hammurabi was a king of this culture

Which character from EofG closely resembles the Hebrew hero, Noah?

Who kills Humbaba?

Who does Gilgamesh return to Uruk with?

Nebuchanezzar built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon for......

"Marathon" was coined from a battle between:

First group to use calvary in battle........

What item does Utnapishtim give Gilgamesh that will make him young again?

Who was Gilgamesh's mother?

These people conquered the Sumerians and created the first empire.

The Phoenicians adopted the Sumerian method of writing

These people conquered Babylon. They were also among the first to use iron weapons.

Code of Hammurabi is based on retribution, not compensation....

Zoroaster was a cleric in this group

First to coin money

People who conquered and destroyed Babylon

Is Gilgamesh ever granted physical immortality so his body will not die?