Exploring Mesopotamian History: Part 2

What material did ancient Mesopotamians use to write on?

• Wood

• Paper

• Papyrus

• Clay

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Who was the king that united Babylon and created the first law code?

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

• Herodotus

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What was the primary principle of the Code of Hammurabi?

• An eye for an eye

• Equality

• Forgiveness

• Mercy

Who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Herodotus

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What did the Babylonians believe the moving heavenly bodies were?

• Gods

• Planets

• Stars

• Comets

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What did the Babylonians invent that is still used today to interpret fortune?

• Alchemy

• Meteorology

• Astrology

• Astronomy

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Who was Gilgamesh's powerful rival who later became his friend?

• Ishtar

• Enkidu

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar II

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What did Gilgamesh seek to conquer after the death of his friend?

• Wealth

• Power

• Love

• Death

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Which civilization built pyramid temples similar to the ziggurats of Mesopotamia?

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Mayans

• Romans

What was the purpose of the pyramids built by the Aztecs?

• Fortresses

• Palaces

• Tombs

• Temples

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