What was one function of a ziggurat in Mesopotamia?

Question

It housed livestock for the city.
It linked the people to the city's patron god.
It was learned from the Egyptians.
It did not have any practical use.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.01 MC)

Which Mesopotamian ruler created the largest empire the world had ever seen in 539 BCE?

Abraham
Babylon
Hammurabi
Cyrus the Great
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.04 MC)

Why did the growth of international trade lead to the development of currency?

People needed to find an object that was of equal value to all parties involved.
People of all classes had easy access to money to use for trading.
The value of beads had become extremely inflated over time.
The availability of shells to use for trade was rapidly declining.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.01 HC)

How did the geography of Mesopotamia facilitate trade?

Most major cities were located near rivers.
The largest cities were located in high mountains.
Cities were located in the desert with flat roads.
Trade was conducted once a year by traveling through the Arabian Sea.
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.04 LC)

How did the development of coined money change trade?

It caused disputes among regions about the cost of goods.
It reduced the number of people who were able to buy and sell goods.
It made the cost of goods too high for many regions.
It made trade between different cultures easier.
Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.03 MC)

How were religious traditions similar in Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and the ancient Indus River Valley?

They were all monotheistic.
They were all polytheistic.
They all worshipped a mother goddess.
They were all ruled by priests instead of kings.
Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.03 MC)

What did the Aryans introduce to Indian civilization?

Classless society
Polytheism
Hindu religion
Monotheism
Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.04 MC)

How was Phoenician culture different from most other ancient civilizations?

They had few farms and natural resources.
They had abundant lands and produced excess crops.
They were entirely nomadic and did not settle anywhere.
They were ruled equally by priests and kings.
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.02 MC)

Which of the following is true of the economy of ancient Egypt?

There was no organized economy.
It was a command economy.
It was a traditional economy.
It was a combination of traditional and command economies.
Question 16(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.03 LC)

How were jobs different in the caste system than in the Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro cultures?

Social standing was unrelated to jobs.
People were free to choose their job.
People were free to be monotheistic.
Social standing was heavily tied with jobs.
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.04 MC)

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Ten Commandments?

To protect the Israelites from another Diaspora
To direct people to honor the king
To provide a book of law and teachings
To help Israelites achieve great wealth and fortune
Question 18(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.02 MC)

Which of the following developed in ancient Egypt's economy?

A coordinator class that would plan public activities and celebrations
A peasant class that created art and literature for sale
A soldier class that helped the pharaoh maintain order
A medical class that exchanged medical care for goods but held no power
Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.02 LC)

Which period began in about 2000 BCE, when Mentuhotep II reunited Egypt?

Intermediate Period
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
(02.04 MC)

Why was the Israelite king Solomon important?

Solomon united the tribes of Israel.
Solomon encouraged trade with Egypt.
Solomon conquered Assyria.
Solomon built a large temple in Jerusalem.
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Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on historical knowledge:

Question 7: One function of a ziggurat in Mesopotamia?
Answer: It linked the people to the city's patron god.

Question 8: Which Mesopotamian ruler created the largest empire the world had ever seen in 539 BCE?
Answer: Cyrus the Great.

Question 9: Why did the growth of international trade lead to the development of currency?
Answer: People needed to find an object that was of equal value to all parties involved.

Question 10: How did the geography of Mesopotamia facilitate trade?
Answer: Most major cities were located near rivers.

Question 11: How did the development of coined money change trade?
Answer: It made trade between different cultures easier.

Question 12: How were religious traditions similar in Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and the ancient Indus River Valley?
Answer: They were all polytheistic.

Question 13: What did the Aryans introduce to Indian civilization?
Answer: Hindu religion.

Question 14: How was Phoenician culture different from most other ancient civilizations?
Answer: They had few farms and natural resources.

Question 15: Which of the following is true of the economy of ancient Egypt?
Answer: It was a combination of traditional and command economies.

Question 16: How were jobs different in the caste system than in the Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro cultures?
Answer: Social standing was heavily tied with jobs.

Question 17: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Ten Commandments?
Answer: To provide a book of law and teachings.

Question 18: Which of the following developed in ancient Egypt's economy?
Answer: A soldier class that helped the pharaoh maintain order.

Question 19: Which period began in about 2000 BCE, when Mentuhotep II reunited Egypt?
Answer: Middle Kingdom.

Question 20: Why was the Israelite king Solomon important?
Answer: Solomon built a large temple in Jerusalem.

Make sure to double-check these answers with your course materials, as context and specifics may lead to variations!