Mesopotamia/Egypt

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One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a _________. Options: monotheistic religion, ziggurat, compass, written language

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written language

Front

Which geographical factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations? Options: River valleys, Cool temperatures, Locations near straits, Access to mountains

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River valleys

Front

How did geography affect the growth of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?

Back

River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.

Front

Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

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Mesopotamia

Front

Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's code of laws?

. . .“If a man has knocked out the teeth of a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be knocked out. If he has knocked out the teeth of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay one-third

of a mina of silver.”. . .

— Code of Hammurabi

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Laws must be applied differently for different classes of people.

Front

What river would be found in Egypt?

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Nile

Front

A tall grass-like reed that grows in the Nile Delta and was used as an early form of paper is called ________.

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papyrus

Front

Ancient Egypt's writing system was known as ______.

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hieroglyphics

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Ancient Mesopotamia's writing system was known as ______.

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cuneiform

Front

In Ancient Egypt, who was the head of government and religious life?

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Pharaohs