Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Review

Who was the ancient ruler that established a written code of laws?

• Hammurabi

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• King Tut

Which river was important for the Egyptian civilization?

• Huang He (Yellow) River

• Tigris & Euphrates River

• Indus River

• Nile River

What is the definition of civilization?

• A form of culture in which some people live in cities and have complex social institutions, use some form of writing, and are skilled in science, art, and technology.

• A belief in many gods.

• A government headed by religious leaders or a leader regarded as a god.

• A group of territories or nations ruled by a single ruler or government.

What were the environmental challenges faced by the Mesopotamian civilization?

• Unpredictable flooding, no natural barriers for protection, limited natural resources

• Regular flooding, deserts on both sides of the river, isolated from other people

• Strong winds/monsoons, unpredictable rivers, isolated from other people

• Regular flooding, no natural barriers for protection, limited natural resources

What is the definition of theocracy?

• A form of culture in which some people live in cities and have complex social institutions, use some form of writing, and are skilled in science, art, and technology.

• A belief in many gods.

• A government headed by religious leaders or a leader regarded as a god.

• A group of territories or nations ruled by a single ruler or government.

Which river was important for the Sumerian (Mesopotamia) civilization?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Tigris & Euphrates River

• Huang He (Yellow) River

What is the definition of polytheistic?

• A belief in many gods.

• A government headed by religious leaders or a leader regarded as a god.

• A form of culture in which some people live in cities and have complex social institutions, use some form of writing, and are skilled in science, art, and technology.

• A group of territories or nations ruled by a single ruler or government.

What is an empire?

• It is a belief in many gods.

• It is a form of culture with complex social institutions and advanced in science, art, and technology.

• It is a government headed by religious leaders or a leader regarded as a god.

• It is a group of territories or nations under the control of a single ruler or government.

What was the primary writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

What is the definition of monotheistic?

• A belief in only one god.

• A belief in many gods.

• A government headed by religious leaders or a leader regarded as a god.

• A group of territories or nations ruled by a single ruler or government.

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