The ancient Mesopotamians built huge ziggurats like the one shown in the drawing. These structures were intended to be used as...

• storehouses

• fortresses

• capitols

• temples

Evidence suggests that ancient Egyptian culture influenced ancient Nubian culture because _______ can be found in the region once known as Nubia.

• ivory

• pyramids

• gold

• ebony

What was the basic structure of government for the ancient Egyptians?

• Local governors made new laws for their cities.

• A group of representatives was elected by the citizens.

• Pharaohs made decisions with the help of advisers.

• A group of rich men controlled the empire's government.

Which letter on the map labels the Sinai Peninsula?

• X

• Z

• Y

• W

What was the main reason that the Jewish people were driven from their homeland by the Romans?

• The Jews had converted many Romans to their religion.

• The Jews had become allies of Roman enemies.

• The Jews had started a revolt against Roman rule.

• The Jews had taken over Roman trade in the region.

Moses is important in the history of the Israelites because...

• he led the ancient Hebrews out of Egypt.

• he was the second king of Israel.

• he was the father of the Israelites.

• he was an important military leader.

Which of the following is true of Judaism?

• Since its days of origin, it has been practiced more than any other religion.

• It was spread across many continents during the Reformation.

• Jesus Christ is recognized as the savior and the son of God.

• It was the first religion to practice monotheism, the belief in just one god.

Use the chart to help you answer the following question. Which king of Israel is best described by the information in the list?

• David

• Saul

• Solomon

• Abraham

Cyrus the Great of Persia conquered Babylon in about 540 B.C.E. Why was this conquest important in the history of the Jewish people?

• Cyrus allowed the Jews to become citizens of his empire.

• Cyrus refused to allow the Jews to practice their religion.

• Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to their homeland.

• Cyrus kept the Jews in captivity for many more years.

What is the role of Abraham in the history of the Israelites?

• He first presented the Ten Commandments to the Israelites.

• He took the name "Israel" after wrestling against an angel.

• He was a military leader who won many battles for the Israelites.

• He made a promise with God and was the father of the Israelites.