How did geography impact the growth of ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Question 2 options:
a)
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided vast trade routes.
b)
Large deserts provided salt to trade for gold.
c)
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
d)
River valleys provided rich soil for farming.
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d) River valleys provided rich soil for farming.
The king of Babylon had a set of 282 laws carved onto a pillar and placed in public for his citizens to see. This was important because this was the first time a government posted their laws so that everyone was aware of them. What were they called?
Question 3 options:
a)
Justinian's Code
b)
Magna Carta
c)
10 Commandments
d)
Hammurabi's Code
Question 3 options:
a)
Justinian's Code
b)
Magna Carta
c)
10 Commandments
d)
Hammurabi's Code
d) Hammurabi's Code
Which map shows the correct areas identified or highlighted as Egypt and Sumer?
Question 4 options:
a)
Map Higlighting the Tirgris and Euphrates River Valley Civilization and the Nile River Valley Civilization
b)
Map focusing on Europe
c)
Map focusing on China
d)
Map of North, Central, and South America
Question 4 options:
a)
Map Higlighting the Tirgris and Euphrates River Valley Civilization and the Nile River Valley Civilization
b)
Map focusing on Europe
c)
Map focusing on China
d)
Map of North, Central, and South America
a) Map Highlighting the Tigris and Euphrates River Valley Civilization and the Nile River Valley Civilization
Which heading would complete the outline below?
I.________________
• Specialized workers (division of labor)
• Cities
• Technology
• Religion & government
• Record keeping/writing system
Question 5 options:
a)
Economic Development in Ancient Egypt
b)
Cultural Diffusion in the Indus River Valley
c)
Characteristics of Civilization
d)
Features of the Neolithic Revolution
I.________________
• Specialized workers (division of labor)
• Cities
• Technology
• Religion & government
• Record keeping/writing system
Question 5 options:
a)
Economic Development in Ancient Egypt
b)
Cultural Diffusion in the Indus River Valley
c)
Characteristics of Civilization
d)
Features of the Neolithic Revolution
c) Characteristics of Civilization
if a man knocks out the tooth of a man of the same rank, his own tooth shall be knocked out. If a man knocks out the tooth of a commoner below him, he shall pay a piece of silver."
- Code of Hammurabi
Based on the excerpt from Hammurabi's Code, which statement is true?
Question 6 options:
a)
All people are equal under the law.
b)
The law does not apply the same way for all social classes.
c)
Violence is always punished with violence.
d)
People used silver for false teeth in Mesopotamia.
- Code of Hammurabi
Based on the excerpt from Hammurabi's Code, which statement is true?
Question 6 options:
a)
All people are equal under the law.
b)
The law does not apply the same way for all social classes.
c)
Violence is always punished with violence.
d)
People used silver for false teeth in Mesopotamia.
b) The law does not apply the same way for all social classes.
The main result of the domestication of animals was that humans
Question 7 options:
a)
Were safer during a hunt
b)
Were able to hunt more efficiently
c)
Could use animals to pull carts and wagons
d)
Had a ready supply of meat and animal products
Question 7 options:
a)
Were safer during a hunt
b)
Were able to hunt more efficiently
c)
Could use animals to pull carts and wagons
d)
Had a ready supply of meat and animal products
d) Had a ready supply of meat and animal products
In Sumer, people kept records using ___ whereas, in Egypt, people kept records using ___.
Question 8 options:
a)
Hieroglyphs/Emoticons
b)
Cave paintings/woven fabric
c)
Cuneiform/Hieroglyphs
d)
Alphabetic/Iconograph
Question 8 options:
a)
Hieroglyphs/Emoticons
b)
Cave paintings/woven fabric
c)
Cuneiform/Hieroglyphs
d)
Alphabetic/Iconograph
c) Cuneiform/Hieroglyphs
Which ancient civilization is shown in this illustration?
Question 9 options:
a)
Egypt
b)
China
c)
Persia
d)
Rome
Question 9 options:
a)
Egypt
b)
China
c)
Persia
d)
Rome
Since there is no given illustration, I am unable to determine which ancient civilization is shown in the illustration.
Question 9 (1 point)
Social Class Pyramid from top down: Pharaoh, Gov. Officials, Soldiers, Scribes, Merchants, Artisans, Farmers, Slaves
Which ancient civilization is shown in this illustration?
Question 9 options:
a)
Egypt
b)
China
c)
Persia
d)
Rome
Social Class Pyramid from top down: Pharaoh, Gov. Officials, Soldiers, Scribes, Merchants, Artisans, Farmers, Slaves
Which ancient civilization is shown in this illustration?
Question 9 options:
a)
Egypt
b)
China
c)
Persia
d)
Rome
a) Egypt
HINT: Some descriptions use for one civilization, and one civilization not described at all
Question 10 options:
This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs.
This civilization developed script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties.
This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived.
This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records.
This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple.
This civilization was polytheistic until their ruler, Akhenaten, forced them to become monotheistic.
Question 10 options:
This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs.
This civilization developed script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties.
This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived.
This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records.
This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple.
This civilization was polytheistic until their ruler, Akhenaten, forced them to become monotheistic.
Based on the descriptions provided, we can match each civilization to the given descriptions:
This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs.
- Answer: Egypt
This civilization developed script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties.
- Answer: China
This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived.
- Answer: Ancient Indus Valley civilization
This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records.
- Answer: Sumer (Mesopotamia)
This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple.
- Answer: Egypt
This civilization was polytheistic until their ruler, Akhenaten, forced them to become monotheistic.
- Answer: Egypt
This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs.
- Answer: Egypt
This civilization developed script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties.
- Answer: China
This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived.
- Answer: Ancient Indus Valley civilization
This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records.
- Answer: Sumer (Mesopotamia)
This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple.
- Answer: Egypt
This civilization was polytheistic until their ruler, Akhenaten, forced them to become monotheistic.
- Answer: Egypt
Match the descriptions to the civilizations
HINT: Some descriptions use for one civilization, and one civilization not described at all
Question 10 options:
This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs.
This civilization developed script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties.
This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived.
This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records.
This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple.
This civilization was polytheistic until their ruler, Akhenaten, forced them to become monotheistic.
1.
Sumer (Mesopotamia)
2.
Shang Dynasty (China)
3.
Indus River Valley (Harappan)
4.
Babylon
5.
Egypt
HINT: Some descriptions use for one civilization, and one civilization not described at all
Question 10 options:
This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs.
This civilization developed script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties.
This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived.
This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records.
This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple.
This civilization was polytheistic until their ruler, Akhenaten, forced them to become monotheistic.
1.
Sumer (Mesopotamia)
2.
Shang Dynasty (China)
3.
Indus River Valley (Harappan)
4.
Babylon
5.
Egypt
This is the matching of the descriptions to the civilizations:
1. This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records. - Sumer (Mesopotamia)
2. This civilization developed a script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties. - Shang Dynasty (China)
3. This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived. - Indus River Valley (Harappan)
4. This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs. - Egypt
5. This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple. - Egypt
Note: Babylon is not described in the given descriptions.
1. This civilization was known for its god or goddess that "governed" or protected each of its cities; they built ziggurats to serve as temples; they used pictograms and cuneiform to keep records. - Sumer (Mesopotamia)
2. This civilization developed a script for record keeping, coined money, practiced ancestor worship and used oracle bones in religious ceremonies; they had monarchies which then developed into dynasties. - Shang Dynasty (China)
3. This civilization once had a kingdom over half-million square miles, created streets, fortresses, and had indoor plumbing; little is known about this civilization because no written records survived. - Indus River Valley (Harappan)
4. This civilization created an accurate solar calendar, discovered how to work with fractions, built colossal statues and monuments; developed papyrus and hieroglyphs. - Egypt
5. This civilization flourished under their ruler, Ramses II, because he ordered his skilled workers to build roads, temples, and monuments like the Luxor Temple. - Egypt
Note: Babylon is not described in the given descriptions.
This civilization was polytheistic until their ruler, Akhenaten, forced them to become monotheistic.
1.
Sumer (Mesopotamia)
2.
Shang Dynasty (China)
3.
Indus River Valley (Harappan)
4.
Babylon
5.
Egypt
1.
Sumer (Mesopotamia)
2.
Shang Dynasty (China)
3.
Indus River Valley (Harappan)
4.
Babylon
5.
Egypt
5. Egypt
Which map shows the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Question 11 options:
a)
Map of Europe
b)
Map of India and it's river valley civlization
c)
Map of China
d)
Map of Tigris and Euphrates river, with Nile River
Question 11 options:
a)
Map of Europe
b)
Map of India and it's river valley civlization
c)
Map of China
d)
Map of Tigris and Euphrates river, with Nile River
b) Map of India and its river valley civilization
tion 12 (1 point)
The empire that endured from 1000 – 500 BCE spread knowledge of metallurgy, traded long distances (which linked southwest Asia, India, Greece and Egypt), tolerated diverse cultures and their religions and had major wars with Greece was _ __.
Question 12 options:
a)
Chaldean Civilization
b)
Hittite Empire
c)
Assyrian Civilization
d)
Persian Empire
The empire that endured from 1000 – 500 BCE spread knowledge of metallurgy, traded long distances (which linked southwest Asia, India, Greece and Egypt), tolerated diverse cultures and their religions and had major wars with Greece was _ __.
Question 12 options:
a)
Chaldean Civilization
b)
Hittite Empire
c)
Assyrian Civilization
d)
Persian Empire
d) Persian Empire
How does this technology described in the excerpt contribute to later societies?
Farmers in ancient Egypt developed a system of watering their feilds using the water from the Nile River. They built dams and dug ditches or canals to move the water into their fields. The farmers ...
Question 13 options:
a)
It allowed more food to be grown which led to larger populations.
b)
It allowed for kings to expand their rules and laws.
c)
It allowed for more crops, besides food to be grown in the desert.
d)
It allowed for more wars since Egyptians were focused on farming and not defending their empire.
Farmers in ancient Egypt developed a system of watering their feilds using the water from the Nile River. They built dams and dug ditches or canals to move the water into their fields. The farmers ...
Question 13 options:
a)
It allowed more food to be grown which led to larger populations.
b)
It allowed for kings to expand their rules and laws.
c)
It allowed for more crops, besides food to be grown in the desert.
d)
It allowed for more wars since Egyptians were focused on farming and not defending their empire.
a) It allowed more food to be grown which led to larger populations.
Why were the pyramids in Egypt built?
Pyramids were built as a final resting place for the ka, or spirit, of the pharaoh. The embalmed body of the pharaoh was placed in a special room within the pyramid. Also in the room were gold, . . .
Question 14 options:
a)
To serve as a monument to the Sun god – Ra.
b)
To serve as a burial chamber for the pharaoh.
c)
To serve as a place to store supplies and grains.
d)
To serve as storage for mud bricks, stones and tools.
Pyramids were built as a final resting place for the ka, or spirit, of the pharaoh. The embalmed body of the pharaoh was placed in a special room within the pyramid. Also in the room were gold, . . .
Question 14 options:
a)
To serve as a monument to the Sun god – Ra.
b)
To serve as a burial chamber for the pharaoh.
c)
To serve as a place to store supplies and grains.
d)
To serve as storage for mud bricks, stones and tools.
b) To serve as a burial chamber for the pharaoh.
Why is learning about ancient civilizations important?
Question 15 options:
a)
To understand the ancient civilizations achievements and how they influenced our lives.
b)
To appreciate ancient civilizations' accomplishments and how they furthered progress.
c)
To respect diverse populations, their cultures and beliefs.
d)
All of the above
Question 15 options:
a)
To understand the ancient civilizations achievements and how they influenced our lives.
b)
To appreciate ancient civilizations' accomplishments and how they furthered progress.
c)
To respect diverse populations, their cultures and beliefs.
d)
All of the above
d) All of the above
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