History Exam review part 2

What was the primary occupation of early Mesopotamians?

• Hunters and gatherers

• Farmers

• Traders

• Builders

What were the early building materials used in Mesopotamia?

• Wood and stone

• Mud and straw

• Brick and mortar

• Metal and clay

What was the significance of the Nile River to Ancient Egypt?

• It was a barrier against invaders

• It was a gift of the Nile and key to their civilization

• It was a source of precious metals

• It was a place for religious ceremonies

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt according to the document?

• David

• Solomon

• Moses

• Saul

What is the religious significance of the Sabbath in Judaism?

• Day of fasting

• Day of rest

• Day of celebration

• Day of sacrifice

Developed tools necessary to domesticate animals and farm the land

• early farming

• mesopotamia

• first library

• ziggurats

Farming techniques led to what?

• trouble amongst the people

• growth of cities

• fight over land

Mesopotamia: land between the ________

How did they control the twin rivers? (just put the two words with a space between)

1. transition from Hunter gatherers to agrarian lifestyle

• Assyrian military

• Agricultural Revolution

• Hammurabi's Code

• Phoenician travel