Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Quiz

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

• A well-preserved ancient law code created around 1754 BC in ancient Babylon.

• A treaty between the Hittites and the Egyptians

• A collection of ancient Sumerian love poems

• A recipe for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Which river was central to the development of ancient Egypt?

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

Who were the rulers of ancient Egypt known as?

• Pharaohs

• Kings

• Sultans

• Emperors

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing?

• Greeks

• Sumerians

• Romans

• Vikings

What was the primary religion of ancient Egypt?

• Ancient Egyptian religion

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Who was the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Khufu

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

What was the purpose of the ziggurats in Mesopotamian cities?

• To serve as religious temples and for worship

• To store food and supplies

• To serve as government buildings

• To provide housing for the wealthy

Which ancient civilization believed in the concept of an afterlife and mummification?

• Viking civilization

• Ancient Egypt

• Mayan civilization

• Ancient Greece

What was the main purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

• To invent a new language

• To build a new city

• To establish laws and regulations for governing the people

• To create a new religion

Which ancient civilization developed the concept of a centralized government with a divine ruler?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• Mayan civilization

• Viking civilization