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Rulers in ancient Egypt; believed to be god-kings (leaders of a theocracy)
pharaohs
prime ministers
emperors
presidents
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One of the reasons for the success of early civilizations such as those in Egypt & Mesopotamia:
they were geographically protected from outside invaders
they used rivers and bodies of water for food & for trade
they formed democratically elected governments
they were able to find ways to make stone tools
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Polytheism in the ancient world was a way to:
Introduce the idea of monotheism.
Explain the forces of nature.
Scare children into behaving.
ensure the use of hieroglyphics
4
The earliest Sumerian writing, which was used to keep records, was:
cuneiform
the alphabet
hieroglyphics
pictograms
5
Which of the following empires is BEST known for their brutality and war tactics?
Assyrians
Sumerians
Persians
Phoenicians
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Known as the father of Judaism
Moses
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
Abraham
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Unlike the other groups of people in their region, the Hebrews were
monotheistic
, meaning they:
followed the teachings of the Torah
believed in only one god
wrote down their teachings in a sacred book
believed spirits lived in all things
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The central feature of the beginnings of civilization was the presence of:
Temples
Social classes
Taxation
Cities along rivers
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What new technology did the Hittites bring to Mesopotamian society?
Land irrigation
A writing system
Iron working
A code of laws
10
Which ancient civilization is most often associated with the Mandate of Heaven concept?
Sumerian
Assyrian
Egyptian
Chinese
11
Israel's first 3 kings in order
Abraham, Moses, Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar, Hammurabi, Ashurbanipal
David, Solomon, Saul
Saul, David, Solomon
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Although the Chinese believed in the gods, the key element of their religious belief was:
Living in harmony with nature
Animal-headed deities
Ancestor worship
Zen Buddhism
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This civilization grew wealthy from trade; known for their alphabet
Mesopotamian
Phoenician
Chinese
Egyptian
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The picture writing used by the ancient Egyptians was:
hieroglyphics
pictographics
calligraphy
cuneiform
15
Which civilization is remembered for its tolerance of conquered peoples and its Royal Road?
Persian
Assyrian
Hebrews
Babylonian
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One way in which the Sumerians & Phoenicians were similar is that each:
traded with what is now Great Britain
developed extensive writing systems
established monotheistic religions
encouraged democratic participation in government