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Unit 3: The Arab World
Unit 3: The Arab World
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1
Mesopotamia means "the land between two rivers". Which two rivers was Mesopotamia located between?
Nile and Tigris
Jordan and Euphrates
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Jordan
2
Slavery existed as far back as Ancient Egypt.
True
False
3
Which of the following is an example of a region that had an empire in ancient times?
Babylonia
Sumer
4
This is an example of a _____________
pyramid
ziggurat
5
Dar al-Islam did not allow people living in Islamic civilizations to practice other faiths.
False
True
6
Pyramids were used for __________
burial tombs for Egyptian pharaohs
a place of worship in Mesopotamia
7
What is an empire?
A set of laws governing a democratic nation
a city that has its own government for itself and its surrounding territory
a region with a common religion and common money
a large area or group of many territories governed by one ruler (leader)
8
After the Israelites leave Mesopotamia, they settle in land to the West known as _______
Canaan
The Tigris and Euphrates
Uruk and Ur
The land between the rivers
9
Which of the following cities is closest to the mouth (end) of the Nile River?
Dendera
Luxor
Tuna el-Gebel
Cairo
10
What is a city-state?
A city that has its own government for itself and its surrounding territory
A set of laws governing a democratic nation
A region with a common religion and common money
A large area or group of many territories governed by one ruler (leader)
11
Which of the following is an example of a region that had city-states in ancient times?
Sumer
Babylonia
12
Early civilizations were made up of urban centers that were surrounded by farms that helped produce food to support life
True
False
13
Which part of Babylon was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
king's palace
wall around the city
irrigation system
Hanging Gardens
14
This is an example of hieroglyphics
False
True
15
Why is Upper Egypt labeled in the southern part of the map below?
Ancient people did not understand directions
The Nile River flows to the North and empties into the Mediterranean
The mouth (end) of the Nile River is in the South
That part of the map is closer to Asyut and Tuna el-Gebel
16
Approximately how long ago (years before now) did Emperor Septimius Severus order restoration of the 'Colossi of Memmon'
2,196 years
196 years
196 A.D
1,804 years
17
Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses. This would be an example of ___________
pantheon
polytheism
mummification
monotheism
18
Islam was split into two sects (Shiites and Sunnis) because they didn't agree on who should rule after Mohammad's death.
False
True
19
The Israelites felt that this new land belonged to them because __________
They spoke the Hebrew language
They conquered it from Babylon
They believed in Christ
It was given to them by God
20
What river did most Egyptians live along?
Niger River
Zambezi River
Congo River
Nile River
21
What was the first written language?
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
22
A pharaoh was at the top of Egypt's social class system.
False
True
23
Polytheism means the belief in one God
False
True
24
According to the map below, which of the following statements is true?
The Nile River only spans 2 countries
Ethiopia is to the Northeast of Uganda
The Red Sea is to the West of Egypt
Egypt is south of Sudan
25
Which of the following best describes how information exchange developed over time?
Oral language, Art and drawings, Abstract symbols (alphabet)
Oral language, abstract symbols (alphabet), Art and drawing
Abstract symbols (alphabet), Oral language, art and drawing
Abstract symbols (alphabet), Art and drawing, Oral language
26
The Rosetta Stone is important to historians in studying Egypt because it helps them read Egyptian writing.
False
True
27
Hammurabi's Code is important in world history because it was an early
form of writing that could be used to record important events.
written list of laws that controlled people's daily life and behavior
set of symbols that allowed the Sumerians to communicate with other peoples
record keeping system that enabled the Phoenicians to become great leaders
28
Agriculture developed in Mesopotamia before other places because it is an easier lifestyle than hunting and gathering.
True
False
29
Which of the following is NOT part of the 5 pillars of Islam.
Polytheism
Belief in one God
a yearly tax that is intended to help the poor and needy
Praying 5 times per day
30
How long after Greek Graffiti at Abu Simbel did Hecataeus of Miletus visit Egypt?
592 years
500 B.C.
92 years
1,092 years
