River Valley Civilizations Test Review

Which Persian philosopher believed that there was a battle between good and evil in the universe?

What was the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?

The ancient Hebrew Civilization settled in what region?

What is the moral code of the Jews called?

Who is considered to be a founder of three major monotheistic religions?

Where did the world's oldest cities first appear?

What was true of religion in ancient civilizations?

Hammurabi is known for.......

Early economies were based on.....

The Egyptians believed their leader to be the son of a god. What was this leader called?

The primary reason that civilization first developed in the Nile Valley and in Mesopotamia was that

The first permanent agricultural community was located on the

Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems allowed for the development of....

Monotheism means

Which of the following caused ancient civilizations to change

Which best describes the social classes of the River Valley Civilizations?

How did Judaism differ from other Middle Eastern religions?

What is the written script of the Mesopotamian peoples called?

What empire stretched from the Mediterranean Sea to India and allowed conquered peoples to remain relatively independent

Which civilization would Best fit in the empty space?

Mesopotamian civilizations grew up in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. What is this region called?

The development of trade in ancient civilizations was aided by what?

The Phoenicians adapted to their location around the Mediterranean Sea. How did this group do so?

Which civilization is credited with developing an early alphabet?

What do the innovations in the chart have in common? They first......

Who led the Hebrews out of captivity in Egypt to freedom in Israel?

Which statement best describes the practice of slavery in the ancient world?

What was true of the Persian Empire?

Which early writing form is NOT paired with the appropriate people?

Which of the following monotheistic religions took root in the Persian Empire?

All of the following were characteristics of the Code of Hammurabi except

The Torah is the first five books of the Old Testament and the holy book for the

What river gave rise to Egyptian Civilization?