Ancient Egypt, Judaism, and The rise of civilization

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What were the key factors that enabled villages to grow into cities during the rise of civilization? Options: Development of currency and banking systems, Advances in technology, better harvests, and food surplus, Construction of defensive walls and fortifications, Establishment of formal education systems

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Advances in technology, better harvests, and food surplus

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Which of the following best describes the Sumerian city-state system? A. A loose confederation of farming villages, B. A centralized empire ruled by a single monarch, C. An independent city that functioned as its own country with temple priests as early leaders, D. A collection of nomadic settlements without permanent structures

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An independent city that functioned as its own country with temple priests as early leaders

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What was the significance of cuneiform in Mesopotamian civilization?

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It was a writing system used by scribes for record keeping.

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How did Mesopotamian civilization address its geographical challenges?

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They developed irrigation systems and built walls for protection.

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What was Hammurabi's most significant contribution to Mesopotamian civilization?

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He created a uniform set of laws engraved in stone.

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What significant promise did God make to Abraham according to the Torah?

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To give his descendants the land of Canaan

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Which sequence of events correctly describes the early history of the Hebrews? Options: Ur → Canaan → Egypt → Sinai Peninsula, Jerusalem → Egypt → Canaan → Babylon, Babylon → Egypt → Jerusalem → Canaan

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Ur → Canaan → Egypt → Sinai Peninsula

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What major development occurred during Moses' leadership of the Hebrews?

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The receiving of the Ten Commandments

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What historical event led to the end of the southern kingdom of Judah?

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The Babylonian conquest

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What was a significant characteristic that distinguished the Hebrew religion from others in the ancient world?

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They were monotheistic.