Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Flashcard

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What is the Code of Hammurabi?

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A well-preserved ancient law code created around 1754 BC in ancient Babylon.

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Which river was central to the development of ancient Egypt?

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Nile River

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Who were the rulers of ancient Egypt known as?

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Pharaohs

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Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing?

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Sumerians

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What was the purpose of the ziggurats in Mesopotamian cities?

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To serve as religious temples and for worship

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Which ancient civilization believed in the concept of an afterlife and mummification?

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Ancient Egypt

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Papyrus was invented by which ancient civilization?

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Egypt

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True or False: Polytheism means to worship only one God.

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False

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The Ancient Egyptians treated their Pharaoh's as what?

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Gods

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What was the writing style for Ancient Egypt?

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Hieroglyphics