World History 1st Semester Exam

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What was Egypt's writing system called? Options: cuneiform, hieroglyphics, pictographs

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hieroglyphics

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What civilization is between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? Options: Egypt, China, Mesopotamia, Indus

Back

Mesopotamia

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Who was a ruler of ancient Egypt? Options: pharaoh, scribe, noble, mummies

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pharaoh

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What society was known as the Gift of the Nile?

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Egypt

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Cuneiform is...

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the world's first system of writing

Front

The Indus River Valley is found in ___________.

Back

India

Front

The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to -

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grow food and domesticate animals

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The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it -

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established written laws

Front

Who was the "great" founder of the Persian Empire?

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Cyrus

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What was the name of the road that ran through the Persian empire?

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The Royal Road