Mesopotamia and Egypt

Mesopotamians and Ancient Egyptians worshiped multiple gods. This is an example of:

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

Mesopotamia means "land between the rivers". What are the two rivers?

• The Nile River and the Nova River

• The Tiger River and the Lion River

• The Tigris River and Euphrates River

What is the specific name of the rulers of Egypt?

• Emperor

• Czar

• Pharaoh

• King

Ziggurats were monuments built to be used

• as burial sites for Ancient Egyptian kings

• by Mesopotamians for religious ceremonies

• as burial sites for Mesopotamian kings

• by Ancient Egyptians for religious ceremonies

Pyramids were monuments that were built to be used

• as burial sites for Ancient Egyptian pharaohs

• as burial sites for Mesopotamian kings

• by Ancient Egyptians for religious ceremonies

• by Mesopotamians for religious ceremonies

Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians' government was known as a theocracy; they believed the power of their rulers came from

• The gods

• The people

• His parents

• His intelligence

Which statement best explains why people could have jobs other than farming?

• People were tired of farming

• Everyone was a farmer

• Surplus food allowed for other jobs

• Only men could be farmers

Which river(s) flowed through ancient Egypt?

• Tigris River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

Social classes in Mesopotamia and Egypt were determined by a person's

• age

• job

• size of family

• religion

Why were scribes important to ancient civilizations?

• They improved communication

• Captured slaves became scribes

• They were forced to work for the pharaoh

• Writing was not a valued skill