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 primary religion of ancient Egypt?

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Ancient Egyptian religion

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Who was the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?

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Khufu

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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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What was the main purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

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To establish laws and regulations for governing the people

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Which ancient civilization developed the concept of a centralized government with a divine ruler?

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Ancient Egypt