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Ancient Civilizations of the Near East
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1
Which of the following was NOT true of Greek culture?
the Greeks enjoyed athletic competition
the Greeks were polytheistic
the Greeks admired art and architecture
the Greeks had no written language
2
Which ancient culture was known for incorporating violence in their art and exiling people?
Hebrews
Persians
Assyrians
Egyptians
3
Which ancient civilization developed along the Fertile Crescent?
Minoans
Egyptians
Sumerians
Mycenaeans
4
Which ancient civilization was polytheistic, used hieroglyphics, and was led by pharaohs?
Hebrews
Egyptians
Minoans
Phoenicians
5
Which of the following was NOT true of the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
the book was actually a set of papyrus scrolls
the book was expensive
the book contained magic spells
the book has been found buried with all Egyptians
6
The Bronze Age led to...
deadlier, advanced weaponry
road systems that crossed Europe and Asia
iron farming tools and implements
ships capable of crossing the Atlantic
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Most ancient civilizations interacted with each other via...
story telling
warfare
farming
trade
8
The Egyptians lived along the banks of which river?
Nile
Danube
Amazon
Mississippi
9
Which 2 civilizations signed the world's first peace treaty?
Sumerians and Greeks
Egyptians and Assyrians
Greeks and Persians
Egyptians and Hittites
10
Which of the following ancient cultures was known for Linear A and the myth of the minotaur?
Minoan
Hebrew
Mycenaean
Egyptian
11
According to myth, what caused the Trojan War?
Disputed trade routes
the Ionian Revolt
the abduction of Helen of Mycenae
Increasing Greek colonization
12
Which Pharoah unified Upper and Lower Egypt during the Old Kingdom?
Menes
Tutankhamun
Hatshepsut
Cleopatra
13
This is obviously a...
toilet seat
holy altar
sacred collar to display social status
musical instrument
14
The Egyptians learned appropriate behavior and customs from...
wisdom literature
Hammurabi's Code
Greek mythology
the Epic of Gilgamesh
15
Which of the following foods was NOT associated with Mediterranean polyculture?
potatoes
olives
grapes
grains
16
Which ancient culture was monotheistic, tribal, and enslaved by the Egyptians and Assyrians?
Minoans
Trojans
Hebrews
Greeks
17
Which of the following did NOT apply to the ancient Hebrews?
the Jews referred to the Torah and Talmud for religious and legal questions
the Jews experienced slavery under the Egyptians and Babylonians
the Jews were separated by two geographic areas - Israel and Judah
all Jews belonged to one tribe
18
Which center of learning in the ancient world was founded by Alexander the Great?
Persepolis, Persia
Rome, Italy
Athens, Greece
Alexandria, Egypt
19
Gilgamesh was a...
Sumerian King who completed a hero's journey
Pharaoh who enslaved the Hebrews
character in the Marvel film Eternals
Sumerian lawgiver who came up with "eye for an eye"
20
Who was the greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War?
Paris
Priam
Achilles
Hector
21
The Persians were notable for...
allowing religious freedom
gender equality
free, public education
abolishing slavery
22
Final Question: Which ancient civilization generally treated women the best?
Mycenaeans
Hebrews
Sumerians
Egyptians
23
Which art form, created by the Persians, was highly prized by the ancient Greeks?
woven rugs and carpets
tin cups
Gold jewelry
watercolor paintings
