Topic 1 - Early Humans and Origin of Complex Societies Test

Which artifact was key to understanding ancient Egyptian writing?

• Book of the Dead

• Rosetta Stone

• Valley of the Kings

• Temple of Karnak

Which of the following was NOT an invention of Mesopotamia?

• Cuneiform writing

• Wagon wheel

• Pyramids

• Sundial

What did the ancient Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

• That the soul/life would continue to exist after death

• That there was no life after death

• That only kings had an afterlife

• That the afterlife was a punishment

What role did the pharaoh play in ancient Egyptian society?

• religious god and political leader

• military general only

• merchant

• slave

People who worship multiple deities are known as _____.

• a. polytheists

• b. monotheists

• c. atheists

• d. agnostics

Which natural resource was most important to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Gold

• The Nile River

• Timber

• Salt

Which kingdom in Ancient Egypt is known for the construction of the Pyramids?

• Middle Kingdom

• Old Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Late Kingdom

Which writing system was created by the ancient Egyptians to help them document important information?

• cuneiform

• pharaohs

• pyramids

• hieroglyphics

Why is the Code of Hammurabi considered significant in the history of law?

• It established a written set of laws for people to follow.

• It abolished slavery in ancient Babylon.

• It promoted democracy in government.

• It guaranteed freedom of speech for all citizens.

What was a key difference between Sumerian and Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife?

• The Sumerians believed the afterlife was a dark and gloomy place.

• The Sumerians thought they would be rewarded with eternal happiness.

• The Sumerians believed they would join their gods in paradise.

• The Sumerians expected to become divine beings after death.