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1
Which ancient civilization became the military power of the world through their use iron weapons and cruel tactics?
Assyrians
Chaldeans
Amorites
Babylonians
2
Cyrus the Great established the first empire.
True
False
3
The Persians adopted coinage from which conquered group?
Medians
Indians
Babylonians
Lydians
4
Hieroglyphics were a contribution of the Ancient Egyptians.
False
True
5
Who destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC?
Sargon (Akkadians)
Sennacherib (Assyrians)
Caesar (Romans)
Nebuchadnezzar (Chaldeans)
6
The dominant occupation of the Sumerians was seafaring.
False
True
7
Cuneiform is the earliest known form of writing.
True
False
8
What was considered to be the “go-between” language of the ancient world?
Greek
Hebrew
Aramaic
Arabic
9
The Israelites moved to Egypt to avoid famine during the _________ Kingdom of Ancient Egyptian history.
Middle
Old
New
10
What is believed to be the birthplace of Abraham?
Uruk
Ur
Nimrud
Kish
11
What is the English translation of the Latin “civitas.”
Civilization
Continent
Country
City
12
Astrology is the scientific study of celestial bodies.
False
True
13
Cuneiform is another name for Ancient Egytpian picture writing.
True
False
14
The Pyramids were built during the _______ Kingdom of Ancient Egyptian history.
New
Middle
Old
15
Which of the followng Ancient Civilizations were considered to be the greatest sea merchants of their day?
Phoenicians
Arameans
Assyrians
Syrians
16
Which of the following is a way in which civilizations stay organized?
All of the above
Rules
Regulations
Accountability
17
Nebuchadnezzar ruled over which empire at its height?
Hebrew
Sumerian
Egyptian
New Babylonian
18
Which of the following accurately describes the Ancient Egyptian social class structure?
There were more people at the bottom of society than the top
All of the above
Upward mobility was possible
Women were favored
19
The Ancient Persian religion promoted the belief in one true God.
True
False
20
What important archaeological discovery enabled Jean Champollion to read Egyptian hieroglyphics/other ancient languages?
Dead Sea Scrolls
Treasure of Nimrud
Moabite Stone
Rosetta Stone
21
God entered into a covenant with Moses promising he would be the father of a group of descendants producing the Messiah.
True
False
22
Hammurabi was the first king to write down the law.
True
False
23
Moses led the Jews out of Egypt during the ___________ Kingdom of Ancient Egyptian history.
New
Old
Middle
24
Which of the following ancient civilizations was comprised of independent and sovereign city-states?
Sumerian
Babylonian
Amorite
Israelite
25
The Persian Royal Road was over 3,000 miles in length
False
True
26
Persian provinces were called city-states.
False
True
27
Which of the following describes a unique manner in which Cyrus the Great treated conquered peoples?
Merciful
Tyrannical
Brutal
Abusive
28
Which group destroyed the Northern Hebrew capital (Samaria)?
Romans
Assyrians
Chaldeans
Persians
29
Xerxes I freed the Jews from the Babylonian captivity.
True
False
30
The 365 day year was a contribution of Sumer.
False
True
31
What was the major technological advancement of Ancient Persia?
The wheel
Paper
Underground water transportation
Written legal code
32
The Phoenicians adopted the modern alphabet from the Lydians.
False
True
33
Specialization in civilizations refers to
enforcing regulations.
divisions of labor.
creation of rules.
holding people accountable.
