Unit 1 - Mesopotamia vs. Ancient Egypt

Question 1

What did Sumerians (People from Mesopotamia) create to keep track of trade?

Accepted Answer

Cuneiform

Question 2

What purpose does a ziggurat serve in Mesopotamia

Accepted Answer

Temple

Question 3

The king of Mesopotamia could "talk to the gods" to lead his people, what government is that?

Accepted Answer

Theocracy

Question 4

What early river valley civilization was located "Between" the Tigris and Euphrates River

Accepted Answer

Ancient Mesopotamia

Question 5

What is the process of preserving a dead body for the afterlife in ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Mummifications

Question 6

What made Egypt a great place to support the needs of a civilization?

Accepted Answer

near a river

Question 7

The very first set of laws and punishments created by Mesopotamia was called...

Accepted Answer

Hammurabi's Code

Question 8

What purpose does a pyramid serve in ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Tomb

Question 9

Describe the geography of the Nile river valley civilization.

Accepted Answer

Fertile Farmland in Egypt

Question 10

In Egypt they believe their pharaohs are. . .

Accepted Answer

Gods

Questions 10