Mr. G Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt

Question 1

What was the significance of the ziggurat in Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Temples built for local gods

Question 2

Which 2 rivers border Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Tigris & Euphrates

Question 3

Egyptian history can be separated into how many periods of time?

Accepted Answer

Three

Question 4

Which period of time (kingdom) of Egypt was considered the "Golden Age"?

Accepted Answer

Middle Kingdom

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a natural border for ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

The Tigris River

Question 6

This ancient writing system was developed in Mesopotamia:

Accepted Answer

Cunieform

Question 7

The region of Mesopotamia is located in the modern day country of?

Accepted Answer

Iraq

Question 8

Cleopatra's Needle is a historical artifact and _______

Accepted Answer

Obelisk

Question 9

What was the writing system of the Ancient Egyptians called?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 10

Why was Mesopotamia known as the "fertile crescent?"

Accepted Answer

Because of its shape and rich farmlands.

Question 11

What is papyrus?

Accepted Answer

A paper like material used in ancient Egypt

Question 12

Which is the oldest river civilization that we have studied?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 13

The period of peace and prosperity in which pyramids were built was called?

Accepted Answer

Old Kingdom

Question 14

What were pyramids built for and used for in ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Tombs for royalty

Question 15

Which Babylonian king implemented a famous system of laws?

Accepted Answer

King Hammurabi

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