ANC MIDPOINT QUIZ REVIEW

Multiple Choice

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

• Because they provided water and rich soil for agriculture

• Because they were easy to defend from invaders

• Because they were far from other civilizations

• Because they had more animals to hunt

Multiple Choice

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

• Egyptians

• Polytheism

• Sumerians

• Ziggurats

Multiple Choice

Why is Hammurabi's Code important?

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

Multiple Choice

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

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

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

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Multiple Select

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

• Irrigation systems

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform writing

• Ziggurats

Multiple Choice

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

• Changed Egypt's religion from a polytheistic to monotheistic.

• Executed many slaves

• Built the pyramids

• Married a Greek woman.

Multiple Choice

What was the Kingdom of Kush known for?

• Gold mines, porcelain and ironwork.

• Architectural innovations
• Maritime trade
• Agricultural advancements