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WHI.3 Mesopotamia & Egypt Civilizations
WHI.3 Mesopotamia & Egypt Civilizations
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Unit 2 - Mesopotamia & Egypt civilizations
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What number on the map represents the Indus River Valley?
1
4
2
3
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Which of the following WAS NOT a form of advanced technology that led to agricultural surplus?
the plow
better weapons
better tools made of bronze and iron
irrigation
3
The ancient civilization described by these statements was -.
Phoenicia
Rome
Greek
Mesopotamia
4
Over 2,000 years ago, many Jews left their homeland. This scattering of Jews became known as -.
execution
monotheism
diaspora
persecution
5
Unlike the other early river valley civilizations, Judaism can be described as----.
founded by Hammarabi
created by the Hyksos
monotheistic
polytheistic
6
Who was Abraham?
the writer of the Hammurabi's Code
the leader of the Hebrew exodus out of Egypt
the Roman who legalized Christianity
the father/founder of Judaism
7
The early Indian civilization was located near which river?
Indus River
Nile River
Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
Huang He River
8
- is a town and the land around it, which is how the Mesopotamia government was structured.
populated provinces
three kingdoms
independent city-states
several satraps
9
The Torah is the book of teachings used for what group of people?
Lydians
Hebrews
Egyptians
Babylonians
10
Which ancient form of writing represents hieroglyphics?
2
4
3
1
11
Use the chart.What is the major difference between the 10 Commandments and the Hammurabi Code?
Hammurabi's Code only applied to men in the patrician class
the 10 Commandments prevented violent crimes
Hammurabi's Code had harsh punishments
the 10 Commandments has a much stricter form of punishment
12
Which group settled near the Jordan River Valley (part of the Fertile Crescent in SW Asia)?
Chinese
Nubians
Phoenicians
Hebrews
13
The Phoenicians settled along the Mediterranean coast of —
Northern Africa
Southeast Europe
Southwest Europe
Southwest Asia
14
The Nile River influenced which ancient civilization most?
Lydia
Sumer
Phoenicia
Egypt
15
What describes the harsh "eye for an eye" law code developed in Babylon?
Justinian's Code
Ten Commandments
Code of Hammarubi
Twelve Tables
16
Who were the first group of people to practice monotheism?
Hebrews
Babylonians
Phoenicians
Sumerians
17
Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by who?
tribal councils
representative assemblies
religious authorities
elected officials
18
The earliest cities were located next to which important geographical feature?
rivers
mountains
oceans
deserts
19
Who led the Hebrews in their flight from slavery in Egypt?
Abraham
Jesus
Paul
Moses
20
Individuals from early civilizations, who could read and write their language were called what?
pharaohs
scribes
nobles
peasants
21
Which group developed writing style number 2?
Sumerians
Phoenicians
Egyptians
Hebrews
22
Which ancient civilization created the settlements shown on this map?
Phoenicia
Egypt
Hebrew
Rome
23
The land of Kush was most influenced by who due to its location on the Upper Nile River?
Babylon
Lydians
Egypt
Sumerians
24
Which writing style is an example of cuneiform that was developed by the Sumerians?
3
4
1
2
25
In most ancient civilizations, the labor force was mostly made up of who?
merchants
women
slaves
military
26
What does Mesopotamia means?
the land of many civilizations
the land of nomads
the land under the bridge
the land between two rivers
27
The Hebrews followed which set of moral codes?
Code of Hammarabi
Vedas
10 Commandments
7 Habits
28
How does this excerpt portray society in ancient Babylonia?
Violent acts were always punished with violence
All men received harsh punishment despite their social class
Fines were reserved for the most violent crimes.
Punishments reflected the divisions in social classes.