Which achievement is credited to the Ancient Hebrews?

They were the 1st to practice monotheism

Which is true of the Ten Commandments:

The emphasized the importance of ethical behavior

Which is true of most ancient civilizations - especially in Mesopotamia?

cultivating crops in rich fertile valley

What was the most important impact seen as humans abandoned hunting & gathering?

Agriculture allowed job specialization

Which is true of Ancient Egypt:

Upper Egypt was the river while Lower Egypt was the delta

What impact will Hammurabi's Code have on future gov'ts?

Set the groundwork for new forms of gov't

How did the Code of Hammurabi affect Babylonian society?

by clarifying the role of government

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1
What does Mesopotamia mean?
civil service
examination system
mandate of heaven
between the rivers
2
Which is true of Hammurabi's Code:
commitment to equal protection
protection of social hierarchy
civil resolution of disputes
pursuit of economic justice
3
Which achievement is credited to the Ancient Hebrews?
They were the 1st to use writing
They were the 1st to build cities
They were the 1st to practice monotheism
They were the 1st to use metal
4
Which is true of the Ten Commandments:
The emphasized the importance of ethical behavior
The established a structure of government.
They confirmed the need for social equality.
They helped enforce the authority of secular leaders.
5
Which is true of most ancient civilizations - especially in Mesopotamia?
following animal herds to water sources
developing navigational skills for fishing
cultivating crops in rich fertile valley
establishing overseas trade for food supplies
6
Cuneiform & hieroglyphics are what cultural aspects of civilization?
religion
legal codes
writing
civic institutions
7
Egypt & Mesopotamia each had different valuable minerals. Which is most likely true:
They created a military alliance with each other
They traded with each other
Laws were made to protect these resources
Each gov't worked to redistribute wealth
8
Which DOES NOT fit in terms of the Ancient Egyptians?
They were a theocracy
They were monotheistic
They traded with Rome & Sumerians
They buried their dead on the west bank of the Nile
9
What impact did the Egyptians have on the Romans?
Rome adopted Egypt's gov't
Egyptians migrate to Rome
Seaports increased trade
Rome adopted Egyptian military techniques
10
Which two achievements are the Phoenicians most known for?
Trade & their alphabet
Monotheism & the alphabet
Their alphabet & their numerals
Trade & their military
11
Physically, where do many ancient civilizations first develop
in North America
at the tops of mountains
in the southern hemisphere
along rivers
12
What was the most important impact seen as humans abandoned hunting & gathering?
New forms of energy were discovered like nuclear power
New weapons like the musket allowed for better protection
Agriculture allowed job specialization
New plants protected them from famine
13
Which is true of Ancient Egypt:
Upper Egypt was the river while Lower Egypt was the delta
They were monotheistic
They buried the dead on the east bank of the Nile
Lower Egypt was the river while Upper Egypt was the delta
14
Which part of Egypt was considered Lower Egypt?
the jungle
the river
the desert
the delta
15
The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians all lived in which geographic region?
Palestine
Mesoamerica
Mesopotamia
China
16
What impact will Hammurabi's Code have on future gov'ts?
Encourages military conquest
Creates a religious-based gov't
Creates the idea of using slaves for manual labor
Set the groundwork for new forms of gov't
17
How did the Code of Hammurabi affect Babylonian society?
by clarifying the role of government
by limiting government authority
by enforcing social equality
by stabilizing the economic system
18
Which part of Egypt was considered Upper Egypt?
the delta
the jungle
the river
the desert
19
City-state government, Cuneiform writing, & a Lunar calendar are all achievements of the:
Indians
Sumerians
Egyptians
Chinese
20
Sumer was governed by religious leaders who enforced religious laws. Sumer was a(n):
Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarachy

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Questions 20

Answers

1
What does Mesopotamia mean?
civil service
examination system
mandate of heaven
between the rivers
2
Which is true of Hammurabi's Code:
commitment to equal protection
protection of social hierarchy
civil resolution of disputes
pursuit of economic justice
3
Which achievement is credited to the Ancient Hebrews?
They were the 1st to use writing
They were the 1st to build cities
They were the 1st to practice monotheism
They were the 1st to use metal
4
Which is true of the Ten Commandments:
The emphasized the importance of ethical behavior
The established a structure of government.
They confirmed the need for social equality.
They helped enforce the authority of secular leaders.
5
Which is true of most ancient civilizations - especially in Mesopotamia?
following animal herds to water sources
developing navigational skills for fishing
cultivating crops in rich fertile valley
establishing overseas trade for food supplies
6
Cuneiform & hieroglyphics are what cultural aspects of civilization?
religion
legal codes
writing
civic institutions
7
Egypt & Mesopotamia each had different valuable minerals. Which is most likely true:
They created a military alliance with each other
They traded with each other
Laws were made to protect these resources
Each gov't worked to redistribute wealth
8
Which DOES NOT fit in terms of the Ancient Egyptians?
They were a theocracy
They were monotheistic
They traded with Rome & Sumerians
They buried their dead on the west bank of the Nile
9
What impact did the Egyptians have on the Romans?
Rome adopted Egypt's gov't
Egyptians migrate to Rome
Seaports increased trade
Rome adopted Egyptian military techniques
10
Which two achievements are the Phoenicians most known for?
Trade & their alphabet
Monotheism & the alphabet
Their alphabet & their numerals
Trade & their military
11
Physically, where do many ancient civilizations first develop
in North America
at the tops of mountains
in the southern hemisphere
along rivers
12
What was the most important impact seen as humans abandoned hunting & gathering?
New forms of energy were discovered like nuclear power
New weapons like the musket allowed for better protection
Agriculture allowed job specialization
New plants protected them from famine
13
Which is true of Ancient Egypt:
Upper Egypt was the river while Lower Egypt was the delta
They were monotheistic
They buried the dead on the east bank of the Nile
Lower Egypt was the river while Upper Egypt was the delta
14
Which part of Egypt was considered Lower Egypt?
the jungle
the river
the desert
the delta
15
The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians all lived in which geographic region?
Palestine
Mesoamerica
Mesopotamia
China
16
What impact will Hammurabi's Code have on future gov'ts?
Encourages military conquest
Creates a religious-based gov't
Creates the idea of using slaves for manual labor
Set the groundwork for new forms of gov't
17
How did the Code of Hammurabi affect Babylonian society?
by clarifying the role of government
by limiting government authority
by enforcing social equality
by stabilizing the economic system
18
Which part of Egypt was considered Upper Egypt?
the delta
the jungle
the river
the desert
19
City-state government, Cuneiform writing, & a Lunar calendar are all achievements of the:
Indians
Sumerians
Egyptians
Chinese
20
Sumer was governed by religious leaders who enforced religious laws. Sumer was a(n):
Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarachy