HCDE 6TH BM2 PT2 22-23

How did the events described in this quote impact the people of Jerusalem?

• A They sparked a golden age of technological advancement in Jerusalem.

• B They established Judaism as the main religion in Jerusalem.

• C They allowed the people of Jerusalem to expand their influence into Babylon.

• D They began a period where the people of Jerusalem were held captive by Babylon.

What was the first written language of Mesopotamia called?

• A cuneiform

• B Gilgamesh

• C Hammurabi

• D ziggurat

Why was the use of irrigation an important agricultural practice in Ancient Egypt?

• A Irrigation helped ensure the fields were not flooded during heavy rainfall.

• B Irrigation helped ensure the dry farmland received enough water for crops.

• C Irrigation helped ensure the people of Ancient Egypt had protection from seasonal storms.

• D Irrigation helped ensure the Nile River's water level did not get too low.

How did advanced techniques in masonry and brickmaking impact Harappan civilization?

• A It allowed the construction of large pyramids.

• B It allowed the development of new construction techniques such as the arch.

• C It allowed the creation of a complex sewer system.

• D It allowed the growth of economic activity without trading with other cultures.

Which factor led to the emergence of permanent human settlements?

• A Humans developed vehicles that helped them travel from place to place.

• B Humans advanced farming techniques so that they could produce a constant food supply.

• C Humans developed complex religions.

• D Humans advanced art and music.

How were pharaohs viewed in Ancient Egyptian religion?

• A Egyptians believed the pharaohs were the sons of the god of the sun, Re.

• B Egyptians believed the pharaohs were the sons of the god of the afterlife, Osiris.

• C Egyptians believed the pharaohs were the leaders of all gods.

• D Egyptians believed the pharaohs were brought back from the afterlife.

Why is the Code of Hammurabi significant to the history of Mesopotamia?

• A It was the first declaration of war.

• B It was the first set of written laws.

• C It was the first religious text.

• D It was the first example of government taxation.

Why did Ancient Egypt have a relationship of interdependence with Nubia?

• A Egypt depended on Nubia for gold, and Nubia depended on Egypt for grain.

• B Egypt depended on Nubia for grain, and Nubia depended on Egypt for gold.

• C Egypt depended on Nubia for animal skins, and Nubia depended on Egypt for cotton.

• D Egypt depended on Nubia for cotton, and Nubia depended on Egypt for animal skins.

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

• A Euphrates River

• B Persian Gulf

• C Sahara Desert

• D Zagros Mountains

How did the discovery of fire benefit nomadic hunter-gatherer societies?

• A It made it more difficult to produce crops.

• B It made it easier to produce animal skins.

• C It allowed food to be cooked, making it tastier and easier to digest.

• D It improved fishing practices, leading to larger yields.