Unit 2: Early Civilizations of the Middle East and North Africa

Babylonians practiced monotheism and their only god was Marduk.

There was a year that led to the fall of Mesopotamia where the crops failed even though there was enough rainfall. Why?

Ancient Egyptians initially used mathematics to plan their annual agricultural activities.

What was the main economic activity of tribal people who first lived in the Nile River Valley?

Conflicts existed between the Hyksos and the Thebans, so the Thebans:

It's the year 1200BC. A young woman gives up the idea of being a priestess. Which civilization does she belong to?

Writing in ancient Egypt was convenient because papyrus rolls were easy to move and store.

Which two professions were created as a result of the development of cuneiform in Mesopotamia?

The Ancient Empire of Egypt finally died when it was conquered by the United States.

All of these are an example of a complex civilization EXCEPT:

What was Pharaoh Khufu’s major accomplishment during the time of the Old Kingdom?

The Babylonians put more emphasis on:

Which 2 rivers were part of the oldest civilization?

The Kushites united Kush and Egypt, bringing stability to the region.

Farming in Ancient Egypt is done mostly in the desert.

The best conditions for growing crops with irrigation are a hot and semiarid climate.

Who were the lowest members of Egyptian society?

Domesticated animals are animals in a zoo.

Which Egyptian king managed to unite Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt?

How would ancient Egyptian civilization most likely have been affected if the Nile River did not flood annually?

What is an agrarian society?

The Assyrians were skilled at:

Civilizations usually form around rivers.

Egypt did not have a powerful ruler during the 2nd Intermediate period so the Hyksos did what?

Pharaoh Djoser started the trend of building pyramids.

All of the following would be found in an Egyptian tomb EXCEPT:

The Code of Hammurabi is named for one of the most famous rulers of Babylon. Citizens had to follow these rules.

The Hittites successfully conquered Egypt due to its technological advancements with iron and chariots.

The Babylonians were great supporters of art and architecture. Their most well-known achievement in architecture was: