Why do Pharaohs get mummified?

To prepare them for the afterlife

What were the main functions of ziggurats and temples in ancient Mesopotamia?

Religious ceremonies and offerings

Educational institutions and libraries

Agricultural production and storage

Why was papyrus important to ancient Egyptians?

it allowed them to create a system of writing

it made it easier to keep records and communicate

it allowed them to sail too far away ports for trade

it kept mice out of the granaries

The Assyrians were renowned for their:

Brutality in warfare and advanced metalworking

Peaceful diplomacy and artistic achievements

Skill in agriculture and innovative irrigation systems

Maritime prowess and extensive trade networks

What were the key principles of Hammurabi's Code?

The key principles were 'an eye for an eye', strict justice, and protection of the weak and vulnerable.

Exploitation of the weak and vulnerable

What were the main economic activities of the Nubian Empire?

Fishing, hunting, and pottery making

Herding, fishing, and metalworking

Textile production, construction, and warfare

What were the main reasons for the decline and fall of the Nubian Empire?

Internal conflicts, invasion by the Assyrians, and loss of trade routes

Natural disasters, economic collapse, and foreign aid

Peace treaties, technological advancements, and population growth

Religious reforms, diplomatic alliances, and cultural expansion

Pyramids are built to

to look strong and cool to other nations

to give farmers jobs when not farming

The Royal Road, built by Darius, was used for all of the following EXCEPT

Spreading their polytheistic beliefs

Which statement best describes an Imperial Bureaucracy?

The emperor has royal governors or ministers to help him rule the empire.

The emperor is considered a god on Earth.

The government is controlled by different city-states.

The king is chosen based on the votes of citizens.

What were some of the cultural achievements of the Nubian Empire?

Construction of pyramids, development of Nubian script, creation of pottery and jewelry

Invention of the wheel, domestication of horses, development of paper

Invention of the printing press, development of the steam engine, construction of the Colosseum

Building of the Great Wall, creation of the compass, discovery of gunpowder

Persia's Royal Road was built in order to

foster communication between provinces and increase trade

discourage far-flung trading networks

The Assyrians adopted a policy of:

Assimilating conquered peoples into their empire

Establishing independent client states with tribute obligations

Relocating populations to different regions for control

Implementing harsh punishments for disobedience and rebellion

How did the Nubian Empire's economic activities impact its trade relations with other civilizations?

Trade in gold, ivory, and other goods

Trade in silver, copper, and other goods

Trade in spices, silk, and other goods

Trade in pottery, glass, and other goods

The decline of the Assyrian Empire was attributed to:

Natural disasters and internal power struggles

Revolts from subjugated peoples and attacks from rival empires

Economic stagnation and the spread of infectious diseases

How did the Nubian Empire interact with other civilizations during its peak?

Through trade, diplomacy, and sometimes military conquest

By relying solely on agriculture and not engaging in any interactions with other civilizations

Through isolation and avoiding contact with other civilizations

By building a wall to keep other civilizations out

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What is the famous river in Egypt?

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Nile

Hudson

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which body of water does the Nile River flow into?

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Mediterranean Sea

Red Sea

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