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It kept individuals from conducting business outside of Mesopotamia.
It reduced the role of government within Mesopotamian city-states.
It helped businesses establish prices for goods and services.
It defined laws and rules that maintained order in society.
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Which geographic feature BEST encouraged the growth and development of the Harappan civilization?
The Himalaya Mountains
The Red Sea
The Indus River Valley
The Fertile Crescent
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It is a list of legal codes & rules for Buddhist countries
It describes how Buddhists should live & grow spiritually
It tells Buddhists they must convert new believers.
It helps lead Buddhists journeying to a holy city.
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___________ was home to the world's first empire.
India
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
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Which type of government was often led by a king?
monarchy
oligarchy
empire
democracy
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How did the discovery of King Tut's tomb contribute to the study of Ancient Egypt?
ResponsesPeople were able to learn more about life in Ancient Egypt.
People started to dress in Ancient Egyptian-style clothing.
People were inspired to move to Egypt.
People experienced massive religious conversion.
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to record information
to help with farming
to protect the community
to design architectural features
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How did the creation of food surpluses in Sumer impact economic activity in the region?
Trade increased because there was no competition for purchasing goods.
Trade decreased because there was no demand for food.
Trade increased because food was used to barter.
Trade decreased because city-states became isolated.
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1-Oligarch, 2-Workers
1-King, 2-Farmers
1-Pharaoh, 2-Ruling Class
1-Emperor, 2-Enslaved Persons
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Which geographic features were located in Ancient Mesopotamia. Select 2 that apply.
Sahara Desert
Red Sea
Tigris River
Euphrates River
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How did the introduction of a written code of laws impact Ancient Mesopotamia?
It prevented individuals from studying laws.
It increased the amount of crimes committed.
It allowed rulers to change laws more easily.
It improved public knowledge of crimes and punishments.
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How did Judaism differ from religions practiced in other ancient societies?
Judaism had one god and only worshipped that god.
Judaism had no gods but worshipped the natural world.
Judaism had many gods and worshipped all of them.
Judaism had one central god and many minor gods.
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What phrase BEST completes this chart?
were built of metals like bronze and copper
were only located in natural geographic formations like caves
were permanent structures made of bricks
were able to be taken down and rebuild for easy movement
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The leadership weakened Ancient Egypt by stretching its resources too thin
Egypt was strengthened by keeping it isolated and self-sufficient.
The leadership ensured growth in Ancient Egypt size, influence, and legacy
The leadership weakened Ancient Egypt by exposing it to outside invaders.
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A class system is an example of which aspect of civilization?
military organization
written language
technological advancement
social strcture
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The ritual of mummification to preserve the body for the afterlife
The writing of sacred texts to guide the deceased
The worshipping of the sun god to ensure a successful passage
The buidling of pyramids to honor the pharaohs.
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Israelis conquer Persia and Babylon
Persians release Israelites from captivity
Israelites are forced to become Persian citizens
Persians force Israelites into captivity
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2&3
1&3
2&4
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cuneiform
ziggurat
sundial
religious texts
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This map shows trade routes. Advancements in which area had the GREATEST impact on the developments shown in this map?
religion
agriculture
writing
art
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More people farmed the same crops as Egyptians
More people began worshipping Egyptian gods
More people practiced mummification similar to the Egyptians
More people began wearing Egyptian-style clothing
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This chart describes several terms used to measure time. Which number CORRECTLY defines the term Common Era (CE)?
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This is a map of India. Which number represents the Himalayan Mountains?
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4
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Which statement BEST reflects how Israelites were affected by King Saul's leadership?
Israelites united their tribes into one nation
Israelites became farmers instead of nomads
Israelites added many more gods to their religion
Israelites rebuilt temples to promote religious unity.
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How did the development of roadways in Sumer increase trade in the region?
It protected trade routes from invaders.
It allowed goods to be moved along trade routes more quickly.
It increased the amount of time it took to reach trading centers.
It made it possible for farmers to live within city centers.
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This is a map of the Fertile Crescent. How did geographical features impact the development of the region?
The Mediterranean Sea allowed civilizations to expand into Europe.
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers allowed civilizations to develop near water
The Arabian Desert allowed civilizations to develop near other cultures.
The Zagros Mountains allowed civilizations to expand into Asia.
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People became nomadic to find better food sources
People started to move to follow the seasons
People were able to create permanent settlements
People joined other tribes to try to end hostiles
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Which Ancient Mesopotamian invention cuts and breaks soil while being pulled by an animal?
sail
metallurgy
irrigation
plow
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How did silt lead to advancements in agriculture in Ancient Mesopotamia?
It provided building materials.
It formed natural barriers.
It made irrigation unnecessary.
It made growing seasonal crops easier.
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What event drove Israelites from Canaan to Egypt?
Famine caused them to migrate in search of new food sources.
Floods caused them to migrate to find new farmland to grow crops.
Disease hurt the population, causing them to look for a better environment.
Fires hurt their natural resources, causing them to search for more land.
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They were unable to create new weapons.
They were unable to gather resources from the land.
They created tools that improved their way of life.
They created improved systems of communication.
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This chart shows why Ancient Mesopotamia was the Fertile Crescent. Which factor BEST completes this chart?
large forests
harsh winters
arid deserts
rich soil
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How did the invention of cuneiform impact Mesopotamian society?
It led to the creation of a written language.
It became a widely popular art form used throughout society.
It prevented Mesopotamians from developing written languages
It allowed Mesopotamians to solve complex math problems quickly.
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Which characteristics allowed agriculture to grow in the Fertile Crescent? Select TWO that apply.
a water source
large animals for hunting
dry climate
fertile soil
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Irrigation
metallurgy
plowing
harvesting
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Mathematics education became mandatory
Hindu-Arabic numerals were developed.
Gravity was discovered
Calculus was discovered
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The development of papyrus impacted record-keeping for the Ancient Egyptians because__________
recording ideas was challenging to organize
recording ideas became easier
records became less accessible
records needed to be kept in stone or clay
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What was one of the basic principles of justice within the Code of Hammurabi as reflected in the excerpt?
Punishments should never be based on social status
Punishments should fit the crimes
Punishments should never involve violent penalties
Punishments are decided by the people
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This chart shows the impacts of several events in Ancient Mesopotamian society. Which impact BEST completes this chart?
The Ancient Mesopotamian economy collapsed.
The Ancient Mesopotamian economy grew.
The Ancient Mesopotamian military increased in size.
The Ancient Mesopotamian military became weaker.
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Bases on this excerpt, what was one common belief held by Mesopotamian Religion?
Religious events were celebrated privately
Religious ceremonies were unnecessary
Nature and religion were connected
Natural events prevented religious activities
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This is a map of Southwest Asia. Which number CORRECTLY identifies the location of the Mediterranean Sea?
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2
4
1
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Which number correctly identifies a ziggurat built by Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations?
4
3
1
2
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is the oldest written epic
is the oldest written set of laws
is the oldest example of government taxation
is the oldest piece of written music
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collapse of stable food supplies
development of barter economies
rise of monotheistic religions
creation of democratic governments
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How did Ancient Egyptian and Nubian cultures influence each other?
They were trade partners because both regions produced different goods.
Egyptians taught the Nubians how to plant along the Nile River.
Egyptians conquered the Nubians and spread Egyptian traditions.
They worked together to develop the pyramids for their pharaohs.
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Ensured individuals could freely choose their social statuses & professions
It promoted a democratic government and distributed resources equally.
Created a structured society & defined social roles based on jobs and birth
Eliminated distinctions between civilian groups and the government leaders.
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Which achievements can be attributed to the Harappan civilization? Select 3 that apply.
roads arranged into grid systems
architecture built with uniform bricks
sanitation and sewer systems
mummification of humans and animals
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What role did deities play in Ancient Mesopotamian religion?
They shaped the role of the individual.
They were isolated from daily life.
They created laws.
They controlled natural events.
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dharma-1, karma-2, moksha-3, reincarnation-4
dharma-2, karma-1, moksha-4, reincarnation-3
dharma-3, karma-2, moksha-1, reincarnation-4
dharma-4, karma-3, moksha-2, reincarnation-1
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They created artistic goods that demonstrated advanced skills
They produced artistic goods to trade for high profits
They believed artistic goods should be enjoyed by the community as a whole
They valued the production of simplistic and functional goods
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Which term MOST accurately describes Ancient Mesopotamian religion?
animistic
atheistic
monotheistic
polytheistic
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Who is credited with founding Buddhism?
Ramses the Great
Queen Hashetsut
Siddhartha Gutama
King Saul
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Which statement describes the role of enslaved people in Ancient Egyptian society?
Many were business owners
Many were political leaders
Many were used to teach religion
Many were used as labor for construction projects
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Judaism was unable to influence Ancient Egypt.
Judaism developed in one civilization.
Early Jewish history was defined by the isolation of its people.
Early Jewish history was defined by the diaspora of its people.
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This is a summary of an event during the Agricultural Revolution. How did this event impact human civilization?
It led to the creation of fire.
It led to the creation of hunting weapons.
It led to the creation of textile clothing.
It led to the creation of religion.
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Judaism and its power do not change, regardless of their daily devotion.
The more the believers of Judaism the more success they will have
You confuse practices of Judaism with practices from other religions
Only a small amount of devotion is required for them to be successful
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Which characteristic of civilization BEST completes this chart?
government
provides protection
religion
determines how and where to use resources
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Why did labor specializations occur during the Agricultural Revolution? Select TWO that apply
Humans were able to focus on tasks other than obtaining food.
Civilizations became nomadic.
Religion became more important to humans than survival.
Demand for trade goods increased.
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According to the excerpt, what was one advantage of clay tablets created in Ancient Mesopotamia?
They were easy to create
They were cheap
They were easy to trade
They were long lasting
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Zagros Mountains
Nile River
Black Sea
Persian Gulf
