A major reason for the collapse of the Mesopotamian civilization was

the constant invasions from foreigners.

Which of these best describes how the Code of Hammurabi addressed differences in social status?

Punishments were scaled. lower social standing got harsher punishments.

What was one of the major differences between Mesopotamia and that of Egypt?

Egypt did not have a city-state phase

The Epic of Gilgamesh is notable for being

one of the oldest surviving works of literature

What was the purpose of the oracle bones during the Shang dynasty?

They were used to communicate with the gods.

Why did the people of Egypt build levees, dikes, and reservoirs?

to increase agricultural production

How was Egyptian hieroglyphics different from cuneiform?

it was writen on papyrus scolls.

The Shang described their civilization as the Middle Kingdom because

they believed they were at the center of the world.

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1
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
emphasize the importance of life after death
to promote democracy
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
create a stable society
2
A major reason for the collapse of the Mesopotamian civilization was
problems of succession.
a series of famines, which severely limited the food supply.
the constant invasions from foreigners.
tensions between neighboring city-states for power.
3
Which of these best describes how the Code of Hammurabi addressed differences in social status?
Slaves were not subject to the Code of Hammurabi.
Punishments were applied equally regardless of social status.
Punishments were scaled. higher social standing got harsher punishments.
Punishments were scaled. lower social standing got harsher punishments.
4
What was one of the major differences between Mesopotamia and that of Egypt?
Egypt did not need irrigation systems
Egypt developed a political system based on priests instead of kings.
Egypt did not have a city-state phase
Egypt was less politically unified than Mesopotamia.
5
One similarity between Shang China and Mesopotamia is that they both
had monotheistic religions.
had large bureaucracies.
were matriarchal societies.
had agricultural surpluses.
6
Which of the following describes the government style of Mesopotamia?
empire
dynasty
city states
monarchy
7
Which is a key feature of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
social equality
urban planning
monotheism
dynastic rule
8
The Epic of Gilgamesh is notable for being
one of the oldest surviving works of literature
the only surviving example of Mesopotamian mythology
the longest poem ever written
a historically accurate account of the reign of Gilgamesh
9
The cuneiform writing system originated in
Mesoamerica
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
10
Where was the Chavín civilization located?
The Andean South America
Canada
The Carribean
Mesoamerica
11
The Epic of Gilgamesh, a Mesopotamian epic poem, was originally written in
hieroglyphics
French
cuneiform
English
12
What was the purpose of the oracle bones during the Shang dynasty?
They were used as temple offerings.
for surgical implements for medical procedures.
They were used to communicate with the gods.
They indicated possession of material items.
13
Why did the people of Egypt build levees, dikes, and reservoirs?
to create a shorter route to distant cities
to defend against invaders
to increase agricultural production
to purify sacred waters
14
How was Egyptian hieroglyphics different from cuneiform?
it was writen on clay tablets.
It spread mostly throughout the Middle East.
It was mainly used for producing literary works.
it was writen on papyrus scolls.
15
The Shang described their civilization as the Middle Kingdom because
they were the most powerful empire in the world.
it was located in the middle of China.
they believed they were at the center of the world.
it was an important trading civilization.

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