Unit 1a Ancient Civilizations

Front

The two rivers that defined the civilization of Mesopotamia were called __

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The Tigris & Euphrates

Front

A leader of Egypt that was both god and king

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A Pharaoh

Front

Hieroglyphics is a form of writing from what ancient civilization?

Back

Egypt

Front

Why did the Egyptians preserve their dead?

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To get them ready for the next life

Front

Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

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hieroglyphics

Front

What is it called when the religious leader is also the leader of the government?

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Theocracy

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In what way was Mesopotamia and Egypt the same? Options: both civilizations were built next to two rivers, both had major river(s) that provided silt/ fertile soil for farming, both civilizations had the same types of government and the same gods, both governments continued with dynasties and buried their leaders in pyramids

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both had major river(s) that provided silt/ fertile soil for farming

Front

What problem did the Mesopotamian people face?

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When the rivers flooded unpredictable, they would wipe out entire villages

Front

Writing using pictures and wedge shaped markings was known as _____?

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Cuneiform

Front

Who created a Code of Law that had a specific punishment for each law? Options: Cyrus II, Hammurabi, Sargon I, Solomon

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Hammurabi