Select the region of the world that contains Mesopotamia.
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A map of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East is shown. Hot spots are shown in western Africa, eastern Africa, Madagascar, the Middle East, and the British Isles.
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The region of the world that contains Mesopotamia is the Middle East.
The origins of most Jewish beliefs come from which text?
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Avesta
Avesta
Standard of Ur
Standard of Ur
Talmud
Talmud
Torah
Torah
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Avesta
Avesta
Standard of Ur
Standard of Ur
Talmud
Talmud
Torah
Torah
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The origins of most Jewish beliefs come from the Torah.
How did the diffusion of Phoenician culture through trade affect the Mediterranean region?
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It gave the region a common religious faith.
It gave the region a common religious faith.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
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It gave the region a common religious faith.
It gave the region a common religious faith.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
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The diffusion of Phoenician culture through trade affected the Mediterranean region by giving the region a common written alphabet.
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What was the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?
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to create new Babylonian laws to replace traditional Sumerian laws
to create new Babylonian laws to replace traditional Sumerian laws
to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow
to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow
to ensure that punishments were the same for members of every Babylonian social class
to ensure that punishments were the same for members of every Babylonian social class
to limit the power of Babylon's upper social classes
What was the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?
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to create new Babylonian laws to replace traditional Sumerian laws
to create new Babylonian laws to replace traditional Sumerian laws
to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow
to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow
to ensure that punishments were the same for members of every Babylonian social class
to ensure that punishments were the same for members of every Babylonian social class
to limit the power of Babylon's upper social classes
The purpose of Hammurabi's Code was to ensure that Babylon had written laws for all Babylonians to follow.
Which of the following best describes the rights of men and women in ancient Jewish society? Select all that apply.
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Both men and women could buy and sell land.
Both men and women could buy and sell land.
Both men and women could take cases to court.
Both men and women could take cases to court.
Men could marry anyone they chose, but women had no say in marriage.
Men could marry anyone they chose, but women had no say in marriage.
Overall, men and women had about the same amount of power.
Overall, men and women had about the same amount of power.
Women had some legal rights and protections, but not as many as men.
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Both men and women could buy and sell land.
Both men and women could buy and sell land.
Both men and women could take cases to court.
Both men and women could take cases to court.
Men could marry anyone they chose, but women had no say in marriage.
Men could marry anyone they chose, but women had no say in marriage.
Overall, men and women had about the same amount of power.
Overall, men and women had about the same amount of power.
Women had some legal rights and protections, but not as many as men.
Both men and women could take cases to court.
Women had some legal rights and protections, but not as many as men.
Women had some legal rights and protections, but not as many as men.
What made the Fertile Crescent so fertile?
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imported crops brought by foreign traders
imported crops brought by foreign traders
moderate temperatures in the summer
moderate temperatures in the summer
heavy snowfalls in winter
heavy snowfalls in winter
silt deposited by annual flooding
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imported crops brought by foreign traders
imported crops brought by foreign traders
moderate temperatures in the summer
moderate temperatures in the summer
heavy snowfalls in winter
heavy snowfalls in winter
silt deposited by annual flooding
The Fertile Crescent was fertile due to the silt deposited by annual flooding.
Who conquered Judah and destroyed Solomon’s Temple?
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Abraham
Abraham
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great
Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar
Zoroaster
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Abraham
Abraham
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great
Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar
Zoroaster
Nebuchadnezzar conquered Judah and destroyed Solomon's Temple.
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Which of the following best describes Cyrus the Great? Select the three correct answers.
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He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
He used trenches to drain a river so his troops could attack a city.
He used trenches to drain a river so his troops could attack a city.
He was defeated in battle by Croesus, the king of Lydia, and fled from Ionia.
Which of the following best describes Cyrus the Great? Select the three correct answers.
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He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
He used trenches to drain a river so his troops could attack a city.
He used trenches to drain a river so his troops could attack a city.
He was defeated in battle by Croesus, the king of Lydia, and fled from Ionia.
The three correct descriptions of Cyrus the Great are:
1. He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
2. He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
3. He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
1. He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
2. He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
3. He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
How was the invention of the wheel important to the Sumerians?
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It allowed them to conquer neighboring states.
It allowed them to conquer neighboring states.
It made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
It made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
It improved their communication and recordkeeping.
It improved their communication and recordkeeping.
It helped them to water their crops all year.
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It allowed them to conquer neighboring states.
It allowed them to conquer neighboring states.
It made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
It made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
It improved their communication and recordkeeping.
It improved their communication and recordkeeping.
It helped them to water their crops all year.
The invention of the wheel was important to the Sumerians as it made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
How did the Assyrian empire dominate Mesopotamia?
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It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of archery forces and stone weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of archery forces and stone weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of elite forces and bronze weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of elite forces and bronze weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of naval forces and copper weapons.
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Responses
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of archery forces and stone weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of archery forces and stone weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of elite forces and bronze weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of elite forces and bronze weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of naval forces and copper weapons.
The Assyrian empire dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
The Phoenicians relied on expert navigation to create a network of trade routes throughout the Mediterranean Sea. They used raw materials to make trade goods which they then
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to other countries. To support their trade routes, the Phoenicians established
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, some of which grew into powerful city-states such as Carthage in North Africa. Through cultural diffusion, Phoenician achievements such as their
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were spread to other civilizations and remain in use today.
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to other countries. To support their trade routes, the Phoenicians established
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, some of which grew into powerful city-states such as Carthage in North Africa. Through cultural diffusion, Phoenician achievements such as their
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were spread to other civilizations and remain in use today.
The Phoenicians relied on expert navigation to create a network of trade routes throughout the Mediterranean Sea. They used raw materials to make trade goods which they then exported to other countries. To support their trade routes, the Phoenicians established colonies, some of which grew into powerful city-states such as Carthage in North Africa. Through cultural diffusion, Phoenician achievements such as their alphabet were spread to other civilizations and remain in use today.
What belief did Zoroaster teach?
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He taught that the universe is dominated by good, not evil.
He taught that the universe is dominated by good, not evil.
He taught that the universe is governed by natural laws, not gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is governed by natural laws, not gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
He taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
He taught that the universe is ruled by many different gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is ruled by many different gods and goddesses.
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He taught that the universe is dominated by good, not evil.
He taught that the universe is dominated by good, not evil.
He taught that the universe is governed by natural laws, not gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is governed by natural laws, not gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
He taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
He taught that the universe is ruled by many different gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is ruled by many different gods and goddesses.
Zoroaster taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
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Who created a common currency to make trade easier throughout the Persian empire?
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Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great
Darius
Darius
Hammurabi
Hammurabi
Sargon
Sargon
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Who created a common currency to make trade easier throughout the Persian empire?
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Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great
Darius
Darius
Hammurabi
Hammurabi
Sargon
Sargon
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Darius created a common currency to make trade easier throughout the Persian empire.
What was the function of Sumerian seals?
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to honor a city-state's gods or goddesses
to honor a city-state's gods or goddesses
to serve as a personalized signature
to serve as a personalized signature
to serve as a common trade currency
to serve as a common trade currency
to serve as a standardized measure of weight
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to honor a city-state's gods or goddesses
to honor a city-state's gods or goddesses
to serve as a personalized signature
to serve as a personalized signature
to serve as a common trade currency
to serve as a common trade currency
to serve as a standardized measure of weight
The function of Sumerian seals was to serve as a personalized signature.
Examine this picture. It shows an Assyrian artifact called a relief sculpture.
A carved stone relief sculpture of a hand holding a buck is shown. Lettering covers and surrounds the hand and the bucket. A bracelet with a sun- or flower-like object is visible on the hand’s wrist.
What can you infer about Assyrian culture based on this work of art? Select the three correct answers.
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Assyrians could depict people realistically.
Assyrians could depict people realistically.
Assyrians did not value works of art.
Assyrians did not value works of art.
Assyrians used a written language.
Assyrians used a written language.
Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.
Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.
Assyrians were not skilled sculptors.
A carved stone relief sculpture of a hand holding a buck is shown. Lettering covers and surrounds the hand and the bucket. A bracelet with a sun- or flower-like object is visible on the hand’s wrist.
What can you infer about Assyrian culture based on this work of art? Select the three correct answers.
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Assyrians could depict people realistically.
Assyrians could depict people realistically.
Assyrians did not value works of art.
Assyrians did not value works of art.
Assyrians used a written language.
Assyrians used a written language.
Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.
Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.
Assyrians were not skilled sculptors.
Based on this work of art, three inferences about Assyrian culture are:
1. Assyrians could depict people realistically.
2. Assyrians used a written language.
3. Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.
1. Assyrians could depict people realistically.
2. Assyrians used a written language.
3. Assyrians sometimes wore accessories.
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