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1
The Israelites moved to Egypt to avoid famine during the _________ Kingdom of Ancient Egyptian history.
New
Old
Middle
2
What is believed to be the birthplace of Abraham?
Nimrud
Uruk
Ur
Kish
3
Hieroglyphics were a contribution of the Ancient Egyptians.
False
True
4
Which of the followng Ancient Civilizations were considered to be the greatest sea merchants of their day?
Arameans
Phoenicians
Assyrians
Syrians
5
What important archaeological discovery enabled Jean Champollion to read Egyptian hieroglyphics/other ancient languages?
Moabite Stone
Treasure of Nimrud
Dead Sea Scrolls
Rosetta Stone
6
Which ancient civilization became the military power of the world through their use iron weapons and cruel tactics?
Assyrians
Amorites
Chaldeans
Babylonians
7
The Ancient Persian religion promoted the belief in one true God.
False
True
8
God entered into a covenant with Moses promising he would be the father of a group of descendants producing the Messiah.
True
False
9
Xerxes I freed the Jews from the Babylonian captivity.
True
False
10
What was considered to be the “go-between” language of the ancient world?
Arabic
Greek
Hebrew
Aramaic
11
Cyrus the Great established the first empire.
True
False
12
The Persian Royal Road was over 3,000 miles in length
False
True
13
Cuneiform is another name for Ancient Egytpian picture writing.
True
False
14
Moses led the Jews out of Egypt during the ___________ Kingdom of Ancient Egyptian history.
New
Old
Middle
15
Specialization in civilizations refers to
divisions of labor.
enforcing regulations.
holding people accountable.
creation of rules.
16
Which of the following describes a unique manner in which Cyrus the Great treated conquered peoples?
Merciful
Tyrannical
Brutal
Abusive
17
Which of the following ancient civilizations was comprised of independent and sovereign city-states?
Sumerian
Babylonian
Amorite
Israelite
18
Hammurabi was the first king to write down the law.
True
False
19
The Phoenicians adopted the modern alphabet from the Lydians.
True
False
20
What is the English translation of the Latin “civitas.”
Civilization
City
Continent
Country
21
The 365 day year was a contribution of Sumer.
True
False
22
Persian provinces were called city-states.
False
True
23
Cuneiform is the earliest known form of writing.
True
False
24
Who destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC?
Sennacherib (Assyrians)
Caesar (Romans)
Sargon (Akkadians)
Nebuchadnezzar (Chaldeans)
25
Which of the following accurately describes the Ancient Egyptian social class structure?
There were more people at the bottom of society than the top
All of the above
Women were favored
Upward mobility was possible
26
Astrology is the scientific study of celestial bodies.
False
True
27
Which of the following is a way in which civilizations stay organized?
Accountability
Regulations
Rules
All of the above
28
What was the major technological advancement of Ancient Persia?
Written legal code
The wheel
Paper
Underground water transportation
29
Nebuchadnezzar ruled over which empire at its height?
New Babylonian
Egyptian
Sumerian
Hebrew
30
The Persians adopted coinage from which conquered group?
Lydians
Indians
Medians
Babylonians
31
The dominant occupation of the Sumerians was seafaring.
True
False
32
Which group destroyed the Northern Hebrew capital (Samaria)?
Persians
Assyrians
Chaldeans
Romans
33
The Pyramids were built during the _______ Kingdom of Ancient Egyptian history.
Middle
New
Old
