How did Egyptians view their gods?

They trusted them and believed in an afterlife

Why is the development of writing important?

Started the written record of history

What is true of Phoenician trade routes?

Covered the Mediterranean and beyond

What led to the development of government in Mesopotamia?

Irrigation Dams and canals needed management

What is the relationship between religion and authority in ancient Egypt?

Religious leader was also the political leader

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Unit One A Review

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1
What idea is shared by Hebrews and Zoroastrianism?
Good V Evil
All of the Above
Monotheism
A Just God
2
The worship of many gods is known as.....
Theocracy
monotheism
paganism
polytheism
3
The Phoenicians introduced what to written language?
Sound Symbols
Word Pictures
writing
Papyrus
4
How did Egyptians view their gods?
They trusted them and believed in an afterlife
the gods were destructive
Egyptians were not religious
The gods were harsh
5
Which of these is not a writing system?
Hieroglypics
Phoenician Alphabet
Monotheism
Cuneiform
6
what is the purpose of the pyramids?
Tombs
For the gods
Temples
sacrifices
7
The religion of the Hebrews is...
Islam
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Polytheistic
8
The best sailors of the ancient Mediterranean were the....?
Egyptians
Phoenicians
Assyrians
Hebrews
9
The sacred book of the Jewish(Hebrew) religion is the....?
Ten Commandments
Nirvana
The Quran
The Torah
10
Why is the development of writing important?
Started the written record of history
People could swear(curse) in their writing
Helped with the creation of Graffiti
People could draw pictures
11
What is true of Phoenician trade routes?
Covered the Mediterranean and beyond
Routes over land in Asia
The first Trade routes in the Mediterranean
They did not have trade routes
12
Why is Hammurabi's Code Important?
it told of the coming of the end of the world
First written law code
Allowed record keeping
Led to chaos and anarchy
13
Why is trade important to the early civilizations?
Spread cultures
Introduced new ideas
Grew the economy
all of these reasons
14
The Religion of ancient Mesopotamia was....
Animalisitc
Based on Music
monotheistic
Polytheistic
15
The Hebrews believed God protected them due to...?
Their Ceremonies
Their Good deeds
Their Ritual Sacrifices
His Covenants
16
Why did pharaohs have absolute power in Egypt?
They were viewed as Gods
They didn't have absolute power
Ruled by Terror
Small Kingdom
17
what is true of Papyrus?
Egyptians made it
Used as paper
all of the above
made of reeds
18
The geography of Mesopotamia led people to....?
develop ways to control water
Move to the Sinai Peninsula
used Hunting and gathering for food
Build cities on islands
19
What led to the development of government in Mesopotamia?
hunting and gathering needed law and structure
Irrigation Dams and canals needed management
Religion needs a government
need to keep records
20
What is the relationship between religion and authority in ancient Egypt?
None. Religion and state were separate
The pharaohs hated the gods
King was selected by the Priets
Religious leader was also the political leader
21
what way did most people make a living in ancient Mesopotamia?
Forestry
hunting
Farming
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