Ethan 2

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The people of Mesopotamian believed in many gods. Which word below means the belief in many gods?

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polytheism

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4.13.e

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Who or what did the Mesopotamians include in their written works or stories?

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gods or god-like characters

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4.13.e

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What was the name of the writing that told the story of a mean King that became a nice king?

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Epic of Gilgamesh

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4.13.e

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What type of infrastructure or architecture did the Mesopotamians build that honored the gods?

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ziggurats/temples/shrines

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4.13.e

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What was the name of the king that turned Babylon into the most powerful city-state in Mesopotamia?

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Hammurabi

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4.13.d

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What did Hammurabi use to expand control of Babylon, making it the most powerful city-state in the region?

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his army to conquer other city-states

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4.13.d

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What impacted the growth of Babylon into the most powerful city-state in the region?

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trade routes with other countries

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4.13.d

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What was a benefit of having the Code of Hammurabi?

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It established a uniform system of laws and justice throughout the empire.

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4.13.f

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What does the phrase "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" mean?

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the punishment should match the crime

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4.13.f

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What type of religion did the ancient Israelites believe in?

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monotheistic (belief in one god)

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4.13.g