Topic 2 Quizizz

As part of His covenant with Abraham, which region did God declare would one day belong to the Israelites and as such was viewed by the Israelites as their “promised land”?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Asia Minor

• Canaan

Sumerians invented the earliest known writing, which was later called

• ziggurat

• cuneiform

• sand script

• hieroglyphics

Which Egyptian pharaoh won fame for his military victories?

• Menes

• Ramses II

• Akhenaton

• Tutankamen

Egyptian pharaohs believed that their right to rule came from the

• aristocracy.

• military.

• the people.

• gods.

The Nile benefited ancient Egypt by providing water and fertile soil for crops, but was also a disadvantage because

• it drew water from the surrounding desert, making it less fertile.

• it divided Upper Egypt from Lower Egypt.

• it prevented Egyptians from reaching the Mediterranean.

• it brought destruction through flooding.

Who conquered the Persians?

• Greece

• Egyptians

• Babylonians

• Akkadians

Sargon of Akkad invaded and conquered the neighboring city-states of Sumer, creating the first known what?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Empire

• Kingdom

What geographic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Sumerian civilization?

• Mountainous terrain

• Frequent flooding, leading to fertile land for farming

• Desert climate

• Dense forests

What was unique about Cyrus the Great?

• He was known for his architectural achievements.

• He was tolerant of those he captured.

• He was the first to use chariots in battle.

• He built the Great Wall of China.

Which two rivers were critical to life in Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Ganges and Yangtze

• Mississippi and Thames