Unit 2 Review

Question 1

How did the geography of Nubia change over time?

Accepted Answer

The land became more desert-like.

Question 2

Who served a role between the Sumerians and the gods?

Accepted Answer

priests

Question 3

What was the first collection of written laws in Mesopotamia called?

Accepted Answer

Hammurabi's Code

Question 4

Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion?

Accepted Answer

the afterlife

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a dynasty?

Accepted Answer

a series of rulers from the same family

Question 6

Which people grew more powerful due to trade rather than from winning battles?

Accepted Answer

Phoenicians

Question 7

What Sumerian invention helped contribute to modern forms of transportation?

Accepted Answer

wheel

Question 8

Why did Egypt conquer Kush?

Accepted Answer

Egypt feared Kush would attack.

Question 9

What is a cylinder seal used for?

Accepted Answer

to show a signature and show ownership

Question 10

Who do historians believe to be Egypt's first pharaoh?

Accepted Answer

Menes

Question 11

How did Kush's using up their natural resources lead to their decline?

Accepted Answer

not enough resources to trade or make weapons

Question 12

In what way does the flooding of the Nile affect the economy of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

It brings good silt ideal for farming

Question 13

The first pharaoh and rulers after him wore a double crown to symbolize...

Accepted Answer

their rule over both Upper and Lower Egypt.

Question 14

Sumerian social hierarchy was shaped like a triangle in that...

Accepted Answer

small number of people were leaders, most were at bottom

Question 15

How did overgrazing lead to the decline of Kush?

Accepted Answer

soil blew away taking away the ability to farm.

Question 16

What is one reason why know little about ancient Kush?

Accepted Answer

scholars can't read their writing.

Question 17

How were bodies prepared for the afterlife?

Accepted Answer

they were mummified

Question 18

What natural feature did Kush use to start a new industry?

Accepted Answer

iron

Question 19

Ramses the Great is best remembered for...

Accepted Answer

as a great warrior and builder.

Question 20

What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

Accepted Answer

To protect the weak from the strong

Question 21

Queen Hatshepsut's accomplishments were that she increased trade in Egypt and

Accepted Answer

supported the arts and architecture

Question 22

How were the roles of Kushite women different from women's roles in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Kush women could work and fight with men

Question 23

The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called...

Accepted Answer

Upper and Lower Egypt

Question 24

Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its name?

Accepted Answer

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Question 25

How did the Rosetta Stone help scholars and historians in their study of hieroglyphics?

Accepted Answer

It gave Greek text that matched the early Egyptian writing.

Question 26

Who was Queen Shanakhdakheto?

Accepted Answer

First woman to rule Kush.

Question 27

What is polytheism?

Accepted Answer

belief in many gods

Question 28

Which of the following best describes why Herodotus called Egypt the gift of the Nile?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River brought fertility and life to the region.

Unit 2 Review

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Unit 2 Review

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