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Ancient Civilizations of the Near East
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1
Which of the following did NOT apply to the ancient Hebrews?
the Jews experienced slavery under the Egyptians and Babylonians
the Jews referred to the Torah and Talmud for religious and legal questions
all Jews belonged to one tribe
the Jews were separated by two geographic areas - Israel and Judah
2
Which of the following was NOT true of the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
the book contained magic spells
the book has been found buried with all Egyptians
the book was actually a set of papyrus scrolls
the book was expensive
3
Which of the following was NOT true of Greek culture?
the Greeks had no written language
the Greeks enjoyed athletic competition
the Greeks were polytheistic
the Greeks admired art and architecture
4
Who was the greatest Greek hero of the Trojan War?
Priam
Achilles
Hector
Paris
5
The Persians were notable for...
free, public education
allowing religious freedom
abolishing slavery
gender equality
6
Which center of learning in the ancient world was founded by Alexander the Great?
Rome, Italy
Alexandria, Egypt
Athens, Greece
Persepolis, Persia
7
Final Question: Which ancient civilization generally treated women the best?
Mycenaeans
Egyptians
Hebrews
Sumerians
8
The Bronze Age led to...
deadlier, advanced weaponry
iron farming tools and implements
ships capable of crossing the Atlantic
road systems that crossed Europe and Asia
9
According to myth, what caused the Trojan War?
Disputed trade routes
Increasing Greek colonization
the Ionian Revolt
the abduction of Helen of Mycenae
10
This is obviously a...
sacred collar to display social status
holy altar
musical instrument
toilet seat
11
Which art form, created by the Persians, was highly prized by the ancient Greeks?
tin cups
woven rugs and carpets
Gold jewelry
watercolor paintings
12
Which ancient culture was monotheistic, tribal, and enslaved by the Egyptians and Assyrians?
Hebrews
Minoans
Trojans
Greeks
13
The Egyptians lived along the banks of which river?
Nile
Danube
Amazon
Mississippi
14
Which of the following foods was NOT associated with Mediterranean polyculture?
potatoes
olives
grains
grapes
15
Which 2 civilizations signed the world's first peace treaty?
Egyptians and Hittites
Sumerians and Greeks
Greeks and Persians
Egyptians and Assyrians
16
Which ancient civilization was polytheistic, used hieroglyphics, and was led by pharaohs?
Hebrews
Phoenicians
Minoans
Egyptians
17
Most ancient civilizations interacted with each other via...
warfare
story telling
farming
trade
18
Which ancient civilization developed along the Fertile Crescent?
Sumerians
Minoans
Egyptians
Mycenaeans
19
Which of the following ancient cultures was known for Linear A and the myth of the minotaur?
Mycenaean
Egyptian
Minoan
Hebrew
20
Which Pharoah unified Upper and Lower Egypt during the Old Kingdom?
Menes
Hatshepsut
Cleopatra
Tutankhamun
21
Which ancient culture was known for incorporating violence in their art and exiling people?
Egyptians
Hebrews
Assyrians
Persians
22
The Egyptians learned appropriate behavior and customs from...
the Epic of Gilgamesh
wisdom literature
Hammurabi's Code
Greek mythology
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Gilgamesh was a...
Sumerian King who completed a hero's journey
Pharaoh who enslaved the Hebrews
character in the Marvel film Eternals
Sumerian lawgiver who came up with "eye for an eye"
