Early Civilizations Test

The primary religious text of Judaism is the _____.

• Quran

• Zend Avesta

• Torah

• New Testament

2. Which ancient form of writing represents hieroglyphics?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which ancient form of writing was created by the Phoenicians?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The religion of Judaism was spread in part by the scattering of the Jewish people from the homeland. This scattering is known as the _____.

• Hijrah

• Exodus

• Pilgramage

• Diaspora

Which of the following items was invented by Phoenicians?

• Purple Dye

• Silk

• Lumber

• Glass

Which of the following distinguishes the Hebrews from other ancient peoples?

• Polytheism

• Oral Traditions

• Monotheism

• Their trading practices

The hereditary rulers of Egypt were known as:

• Emperors

• Kings

• Pharaohs

• Shamans

In which region did this form of writing most likely develop?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following would NOT be a reason that many civilizations emerged in river valleys?

• They offered irrigation waters for agriculture

• They offered rich soil for agriculture

• They offered protection from invading nomadic peoples

• They had mountainous terrain

Both the Hebrews and Phoenicians originally settled along the –

• Fertile Crescent

• Nile River Valley

• Huang He River

• Indus River Valley