Module 18 Post-Assessment

Which of the following are characteristics of civilizations? Choose THREE correct answers

• Large cities
• social classes
• art and architecture
• tribal societies
• lack of government

Which foods did ancient Mesopotamians eat?

• fish, dates
• maize, squash
• potatoes, peanuts
• cocoa, jalapeno peppers

Which of the following best describes ancient Mesopotamian society?

• Most people were priests.
• Most people were farmers.
• Most people were soldiers.
• Most people were merchants.

Which empire is shaded in the map?

• Akkadian
• Ur
• Sumerian
• Uruk

Which of the following is a characteristic of Sumerian culture?

• Their pottery was valued as beautiful pieces of art.
• Their most famous pieces of art were cylinder seals used for decoration.
• Few examples of gold jewelry are available because precious metals had to be imported.
• Simple instruments showed that music was enjoyed mainly by the lower classes of society.

Why did the Babylonian Empire decline shortly after Hammurabi's death?

• Babylonia had a major slave revolt
• Babylonia suffered numerous crop failures
• Babylonia was invaded by Greek city-states
• Babylonia was invaded by neighboring city-states

Which empire is shaded in the map?

• Hittite
• Chaldean
• Babylonian
• Assyrian

Which of the following goods did the Phoenicians import? Select THREE correct answers

• gold
• ivory
• cotton
• cedar
• purple dye

Select the name of the god or goddess that matches the description: The Sun god

• Amon-Re
• Geb
• Isis
• Osiris
• Horus

Select the name of the god or goddess that matches the description: The Earth god

• Amon-Re
• Geb
• Isis
• Osiris
• Horus