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1
Which continent is this?
Europe
Canyon
Asia
Africa
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What is one similar characteristic of major ancient civilizations?
They were all near a major river source.
They all developed into global empires.
They were all near mountains.
They were all polytheistic.
3
What does the Exodus refer to in the history of the Israelites?
Saul unifying the Jewish people
The Israelites leaving Egypt to return to the “promised land”
David expelling the Palestinians
The Israelites migrating to Egypt
4
What ancient wonder is said to have been built by King Nebuchadnezzar for his homesick wife?
Ziggurat of Ur
Sphinx
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Great Pyramid
5
How did Queen Hatshepsut’s rule differ from that of the male kings?
She used her beauty to gain power.
She expanded the empire through trade instead of war.
She was more interested in war than trade.
She killed anyone that questioned her rule.
6
The entrance to all Egyptian pyramids face which direction?
South
North
East
West
7
Complex societies that have cities, governments, art, religion, class divisions, and a writing system are knows as ____.
Ziggurats
City-states
Civilizations
Regions
8
The term “Mesopotamia” means: ____.
Land of Muhammad
Middle East
Between the rivers
Surrounded by desert
9
Jewish houses of worship are known as:
Church
Cathedral
Synagoues
Mosques
10
Which statement best describes the power of the pharaohs?
The pharaohs were political leaders and gods.
The pharaohs were considered descendants of the god Seth.
The pharaohs were believed to be stronger than the god Osiris.
The pharaohs were the high priests of the god Isis.
11
What was the code of law of the Israelites?
The Ten Commandments
The New Testament
The Quran
The Five Pillars
12
Knowledge about the nomadic tribes is based on____.
artifacts
histories by other civilizations
written records
textbooks
13
Polytheism refers to ____.
religious belief in more than one god
religious belief in only male gods
religious belief in one god
belief in no gods
14
The Israelites believe they are descendants of ____.
Jesus
Muhammad
Abraham
David
15
What was the main purpose of mummification of the dead in ancient Egypt?
To allow their bodies to be cremated (burned to ashes).
To keep them from becoming zombies.
To preserve the body for a transition into the afterlife.
To give their body organs to someone else.
16
Scribes were an important part of ancient civilizations because
They provided food for the people
They recorded important records
They served in the army during times of war
They helped priests perform vital ceremonies
17
Cuneiform, Hieroglyphics, the Phoenician Alphabet are all examples of what?
Ancient writing systems
Ancient governments
Ancient religious ceremonies
Ancient codes of law
18
The belief in one god is known as ____.
Pantheism
Polytheism
Monotheism
Atheism
19
Which continent is this?
North America
Africa
Asia
South America
20
Rivers were important to ancient civilizations because they provided which of the following
Transportation
All of the above
Irrigation
Drinking water
21
What was the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?
Maintain order in society through severe punishment
Protected individual rights
Gave first time violators of the law a warning
To regulate religion
22
Mr. Ballard's first name is...
Your Majesty
LeBron
King
Zach
