World History- Foundations & Early Civilizations

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This King was known for his 282 laws, the most famous being "an eye for an eye":

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Hammurabi

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The Sumerians used a wedge-shaped form of writing on clay tablets called:

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cuneiform

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Iron is one of the greatest contributions of the _____________civilization.

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Hittites

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The belief in many gods

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polytheism

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The discovery of this primary source allowed researchers to translate hieroglyphics and learn more about the Egyptian culture.

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Rosetta Stone

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What was the first type of paper called?

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papyrus

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What is the name given to ancient Egyptian Writing?

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Hieroglyphs

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Around how many years did the civilization of Ancient Egypt last?

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3000 years

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What are the three major kingdoms that make up the history of Ancient Egypt?

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Old, Middle and New Kingdoms

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How did ancient Egyptians show their belief in an after life? Options: They believed in only one god, They preserved (Mummified) the bodies of the dead, They became famous warriors, They prayed in temples everyday

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They preserved (Mummified) the bodies of the dead