Measley's Egypt and Mesopotamia Test Review

Slavery in ancient times was entirely based on race and ethnicity:

Which of the follow is NOT a fundamental principle of the Code of Hammurabi: 

Eridu, Uruk, and Ur are all examples of this basic unit of Sumerian civilization

This the chief god of the Mesopotamian civilizations, also called Baal: 

This is the name of the Mesopotamians' writing system: 

Which of these biblical stories is mirrored in the Epic of Gilgamesh? 

Polytheism is the belief in...

They built the "Royal Road" and were the ancestors of modern Iranians:

This great king forged the Persian Empire: 

These Mesopotamians are considered the oldest civilization: 

The Great Pyramid was the resting place of...

The region called the "Fertile Crescent" is located it.... 

The Egyptians first invented the chariot for use in warfare: 

ANALOGY: The 10 Commandments are to the Hebrews as Hammurabi's Code was to the....

"Mesopotamia" is a Greek word meaning...

ANALOGY: Cyrus is to Cambyses as David is to....

The death and resurrection of this god is the mythological basis of mummification: 

They maintained a highly organized army and devastated conquered lands: 

Identify this building: 

This ancient city was the greatest in Mesopotamian history: 

This was the religion of the Persians: 

AKA Ahmenhotep IV; briefly converted Egyptian religion to monotheism: 

The Nile was different from the Tigris & Euphrates because

They invented the wheel, sundial, arches and also made bronze: 

They were the great sailors of the ancient world:

The Persian Empire was divided into provinces called...