Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History

Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History

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History, Health Sciences, Performing Arts, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the history of Mesopotamia, highlighting its contributions to writing and taxes. It discusses the social structure, city states, and the power dynamics between priests and kings. The development of cuneiform writing and trade is covered, along with Hammurabi's law code. The rise and fall of the Neo-Assyrian Empire is examined, concluding with a preview of the next topic on Egypt.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were two of the significant contributions of Mesopotamia to world history?

Science and technology

Writing and taxes

Democracy and philosophy

Architecture and art

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, which side wins the conflict between country and city?

Neither side

Both sides

The city

The country

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the early form of writing, cuneiform, in Mesopotamia?

To write poetry

To record transactions

To document laws

To create literature

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant change in the economic system of Mesopotamian city-states after the city-state period?

Adoption of barter system

Establishment of communism

Shift to private enterprise

Introduction of democracy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the famous king of Babylon known for his law code?

Nebuchadnezzar

Hammurabi

Gilgamesh

Sargon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key feature of Hammurabi's law code?

Freedom of speech

Abolition of slavery

Presumption of innocence

Equality for all citizens

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the downfall of the Neo-Assyrian Empire?

Economic collapse

Internal rebellion

Natural disasters

Military defeat

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