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Which explains why the Phoenicians developed a currency?
to decrease the value of goods, such as crops, in the region
to develop a fair way to exchange goods with other regions
to make it more difficult to exchange goods with other cultures
to increase the wealth of the people living in the region
2
The beliefs of which ancient Egyptian are most similar to Abraham's beliefs?
Akhenaton
Imhotep
Tutankhamun
Hatshepsut
3
How did the development of coined money change trade?
It made the cost of goods too expensive for many regions.
It caused disputes among regions about the cost of goods.
It allowed people to buy and sell goods in a wider market.
It reduced the number of people who were able to buy and sell goods.
4
Much of what we know about the ancient Israelites comes from what source?
Fossils
Ancient texts
Oral stories
Hieroglyphics in tombs
5
Which of the following systems of trade was most widely used in ancient river civilizations?
bartering
international trade
free exchange
the exchange of coined money
6
Which belief of the ancient Israelites was not held by the ancient Egyptians?
It is acceptable to worship several gods at one time.
It is important to show respect to God by resting one day a week.
It is fine to worship Osiris as the god of the Underworld.
It is fine to believe that pharaohs were related to the gods.
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"I the Lord am your God You shall have no other gods besides Me."
Which civilization would believe in this quote?
Phoenicians
Israelites
Sumerians
Egyptians
8
How did the religion of the ancient Israelites differ from the religion of ancient Mesopotamians?
Ancient Israelites built fancy buildings for their gods in the afterlife.
The ancient Israelites believed in only one god.
The ancient Israelites gave their god political and religious power.
The ancient Israelites believed in polytheism.
9
How did the Ten Commandments compare to Hammurabi's Code?
Both were given to their creators by God.
Both provided people with a set of rules.
Both were written by biblical prophets.
Both outlined the punishments for criminals.
10
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Solomon
Moses
David
Abraham
11
The ancient Israelites are most well-known for their concern with which of the following?
Using commandments as guides for behavior
Giving women more rights than men
Punishing lawbreakers harshly
Establishing a homeland in Africa
12
Which prophet and beliefs were tied to the Israelites?
David and the Epic of Gilgamesh
Abraham and the Epic of Gilgamesh
Moses and the Ten Commandments
Solomon and the Ten Commandments