Egypt & Mesopotamia Flashcard

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What was the primary deity worshiped in Ancient Egypt?

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Ra

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Which of the following is a characteristic of the laws of Mesopotamia?
Based on the Ten Commandments,
Written in the Code of Hammurabi,
Oral traditions passed down,
Based on the teachings of Confucius

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Written in the Code of Hammurabi

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What type of government was present in Ancient Israel?

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Monarchy

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Which river was crucial to the development of Ancient Egypt?

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Nile

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What was the main economic activity in Mesopotamia?

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Agriculture

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In Ancient Egypt, who was at the top of the social structure?

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Pharaoh

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Which of the following best describes the religious beliefs in Ancient Egypt? Monotheistic, Polytheistic, Atheistic, Agnostic

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Polytheistic

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What was a significant feature of the Code of Hammurabi?

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Harsh penalties for crimes

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Who was the first king of Israel according to the Bible?

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Saul

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Which geographic feature was common to both Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? Options: Deserts, Mountains, Rivers, Forests

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Rivers