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ANC MIDPOINT QUIZ REVIEW

ANC MIDPOINT QUIZ REVIEW

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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5 Slides • 8 Questions

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Why were early civilizations often located near rivers and fertile land?

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Because they provided water and rich soil for agriculture

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Because they were easy to defend from invaders

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Because they were far from other civilizations

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Because they had more animals to hunt

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Who were the first major civilization in Mesopotamia? (hint- they wrote using cuneiform)

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Egyptians

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Polytheism

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Sumerians

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Ziggurats

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Why is Hammurabi's Code important?

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It was the first code to include religious laws.
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Hammurabi's Code was primarily a collection of poems.
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It established the concept of democracy in governance.
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It is one of the first uniform written legal codes, establishing principles of justice and order in society.

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Explain how the geography of Mesopotamia influenced its political and technological development.

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The geography of fostered agricultural surplus, trade, and the development of city-states, influencing both political structures and technological innovations.

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The geography of Mesopotamia was primarily flat, resulting in a uniform political structure without city-states.
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The deserts provided abundant resources, making agriculture unnecessary in Mesopotamia.
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The mountains isolated Mesopotamia, leading to a lack of trade and technological advancement.

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Which of the following were important technological advancements in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Irrigation systems

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Hieroglyphics

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Cuneiform writing

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Ziggurats

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Akhenaten and Nefertiti were two of Egypt's well-known leaders. What did Akhenaten do that angered so many Egyptians?

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Changed Egypt's religion from a polytheistic to monotheistic.

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Executed many slaves

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Built the pyramids

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Married a Greek woman.

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What was the Kingdom of Kush known for?

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Gold mines, porcelain and ironwork.

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Architectural innovations
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Maritime trade
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Agricultural advancements
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