TN Ready Review #3

Which geographical feature created a natural border to the north of Mesopotamia?

• Euphrates River

• Persian Gulf

• Sahara Desert

• Zagros Mountains

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Euphrates River?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which number correctly identifies the Persian Gulf?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

According to Mesopotamian religion, how did the gods influence everyday life in Sumer?

• It was believed that all gods deferred to the wishes of the Mesopotamian people.

• It was believed that all gods united to influence Mesopotamian leaders.

• Specific gods were believed to have influence over different elements of society.

• Specific gods were believed to have created trade networks between civilizations.

Based on this chart, what was a defining element of Mesopotamian religion?

• The importance of the Mesopotamian gods caused societal tensions.

• Mesopotamian gods directly influenced daily events.

• The roles of Mesopotamian gods inspired a strict social structure.

• Mesopotamian gods were believed to be uninterested in the daily lives of citizens.

What is one characteristic of a polytheistic religion?

• It does not support the creation of holy temples.

• It supports the belief in one god.

• It supports the belief in many gods.

• It does not support the creation of holy texts.

What is one characteristic of a monotheistic religion?

• It does not support the creation of holy temples.

• It supports the belief in one god.

• It supports the belief in many gods.

• It does not support the creation of holy texts.

What is true about the cities of the Harappan civilization?

• They were built around the natural shapes of geography.

• They were built with little planning.

• They were built to be difficult to invade.

• They were built on a loose grid system.

How did the Harappan civilization advance architecture?

• It created the first ziggurats.

• It created the first brick buildings.

• It created the first canals.

• It created the first pyramids.

Which of the following terms helps to explain how Buddhism spread from India to China on the Silk Road?

• cultural diffusion

• cultural inaction

• cultural isolation

• cultural dissection