JH HIST CHP 1: Part 3 - The Great Flood

In the Sumerian myth of a Great Flood, why did Goddess Enlil plan to flood the earth?

• 1. To protect Atrahasis and his family.

• 1. To teach Atrahasis a lesson.

• 1. To punish man's wickedness.

• 1. To control human population.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Which of the following does Indo-European refer to?

• 1. A type of ark (large boat).

• 1. A location.

• A family of languages.

• 1. An artistic style.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Lake Agassiz and the Indo-European diaspora are thought to have both occurred around _____.

• around 1,000 years ago

• around 20,000 years ago
• around 6400 years ago

• around 8,000 years ago

Why was the Indo-European diaspora important?

• It was primarily a military expansion without cultural exchange.
• It led to the decline of local traditions and languages.
• It resulted in the isolation of various communities across Europe.
• It spread agriculture to new areas, and gave rise to the evolution of different languages.

What is one reason scholars now believe the great flood actually took place?

• 1. Scholars have found evidence that sea levels have not changed throughout history.

• Studies of language suggest that most European and Near Eastern languages can be traced back to a single common language.

• 1. Scholars have found evidence of only localized civilizations around 8,200 years ago.

• 1. A great flood appears in the ancient art of many different cultures.