Ancient Civilizations

Where did agriculture first appear?

• Australia

• Middle East (Fertile Crescent)

• China

• Central America

Most Ancient Civilizations practiced religions that were polytheistic. What does polytheistic mean?

• Belief that the king is a God

• Belief in more than one God

• Belief in the afterlife

• Belief that the earth itself is God.

What is the significance of Hammurabi's code?

• It is what the constitution is based on.

• It was the first set of laws ever written down.

• It was a constitution

• It is the document that kings used to show their power

What type of source is Hammurabi's Code?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Both A & B

• None of the Above

How might Hammurabi justify his harsh punishments?

• Deters (Stops) Crime

• Makes Hammurabi rich

• Prevents others from being wealthy

• Keeps police busy

What was the first system of writing developed in Mesopotamia?

• Cuneiform

• Ziggurat

• Scribe

• Irrigation

What were the temples in Mesopotamia called?

• Cuneiform

• Ziggurat

• Scribe

• Irrigation

Who was trained in writing cuneiform?

• Cuneiform

• Ziggurat

• Scribe

• Irrigation

The Nile River was important because...

• the Nile River provided fresh water

• Egyptians used it to bathe

• it was a source of food

• All of the Above

What type of leader was the Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?

• Political

• Religious

• Military

• All of the Above