What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

• New Babylon

• Early settlements

• The Bible

• Ancient people

Which of these best expresses the main idea of the passage?

• Babylon was built a long time ago.

• Babylon was an important city of the past.

• Babylon had a rich culture.

• Babylon was sophisticated beyond its time.

The passage is organized in logical order mainly to —

• emphasize the importance of early settlements

• describe how Babylon survived through the ages

• show why Babylon was an important city

• explain about the history of Babylon

The organization pattern allows the reader to understand —

• more about why Babylon is remembered

• who made the city memorable

• how the ancient world survived

• why Babylonians were written about in the Bible

The subheading helps the reader understand the passage focuses mainly on —

• an ancient city

• a group of people

• culture

• interesting facts

In which section can the reader find information on who united Mesopotamia?

• Prosperity

• Sidebar

• Old Babylon

• New Babylon

What effect did Hammurabi’s reign have on Babylon?

• He brought peace and order.

• It eventually fell from oppression.

• It couldn’t sustain the code of laws.

• It brought fame to the Bible.

Which statement best explains why Babylon is remembered today?

• Old Babylon’s secrets will never be revealed.

• Babylon’s king believed in justice.

• There was a law system in Babylon.

• Babylon was a powerful city in ancient times.