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Final Exam Review #1 (Mesopotamia, Egypt and Phoenicia)
Final Exam Review #1 (Mesopotamia, Egypt and Phoenicia)
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1
What were the religious beliefs of the Mesopotamians and Egyptians?
They were monotheistic.
They practiced Christianity.
They were polytheistic.
They were zoroastrianists.
2
What is the correct definition of the word "CULTURE?"
an organized list of laws and rules.
related people of several generations.
the way of life of a group of people.
the belief in many gods.
3
What did River Valley Civilizations use to try to control flooding?
clay and stylus
plows and yokes
wheels and carts
dams and levees
4
What is the correct definition of the word "DYNASTY?"
A visual representation of events put in chronological order.
Many territories and peoples controlled by one government.
A series of rulers from the same family.
A settlement that is in control by a King and Queen who rule together.
5
Which valuable commodity did the ancient Phoenicians trade with surrounding groups of people?
Gold
Metal
Salt
Purple Dye
6
Ancient Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
False
True
7
Which of the following grew along the banks of the Nile River and became an important export from Egypt?
Vellum
Papyrus
Gold
Paper
8
This group of ancient people built PYRAMIDS.
Egyptians
Mesopotamians
9
This ancient group of people built ZIGGURATS.
Mesopotamians
Egyptians
10
What is the correct definition of the word "CULTURAL DIFFUSION?"
Length of time with a specific common element or theme.
The spreading of ideas, things or technology from one place to another.
A payment made to a more powerful empire in return for protection.
To take control of a place by force.
11
What was significant (important) about Hammurabi’s Code?
It was the first rules ever thought of.
It was originally written in English.
It was the first set of laws to be fair for everyone.
It was the first set of laws to be written down.
12
What did rivers provide early civilizations with?
All of the above answers.
A food source such as fish
Fresh Water
Fertile Soil
13
What was one of the positive EFFECTS of flooding in River Valley Civilizations?
It left behind rich topsoil for farming.
It washed away people, animals, houses and crops.
It left behind pieces of Bronze which were used to make better tools.
It allowed ancient people to make more mud bricks for building houses.
14
Many early civilizations had SCRIBES. What is a SCRIBE?
an organized list of laws and rules.
a professional writer.
a fortress in a city.
a worker skilled at making items by hand.
15
Both Mesopotamia and Egypt were located inside the Fertile Crescent.
False
True
16
What is a "City-State?"
a group of territories all controlled by one government.
a city that is also a separate, independent state.
a country where all the cities are named the same as all the states.
a fortress in a city.
17
Which of the following describes how power was transferred from one Pharaoh to another?
When a Pharaoh died his wife took power.
When people were unhappy with the Pharaoh they could elect a new one.
When a Pharaoh died, power usually passed to his son.
When a Pharaoh died there was an election.
18
What invention helped early River Valley Civilizations give their crops enough water?
Irrigation Systems
The Plow
The wheel
Galleys
19
Who created the calendar system with 365 days?
Egyptians
Mesopotamians
20
Which of the following occurred when trade took place between Egypt and its neighbors, like the Phoenicians and Nubians?
Starvation
Isolation
A Natural Disaster
Cultural Diffusion
21
Hammurabi's Code was fair and equal to all people in Mesopotamia.
False
True
22
What were the ships called that the Phoenicians built and used?
The Phoenician Destroyers
Parthenons
Galleys
Plows
23
In ancient Egypt, the _____ had ABSOLUTE POWER.
Government officials
People
Pharaoh
Gods
24
Which written language developed in Mesopotamia?
English
Hieroglyphs
Cuneiform
Latin
25
What is the correct definition of the word "CIVILIZATION?"
a traditional story/legend that explains people’s beliefs.
a society with cities, a government, job specialization and social classes.
a system for determining years and their divisions.
a way of organizing social classes based on the amount of authority.
