WorksheetsChapter 3 Babylon- Assyria -Persia
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 2hrs 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How did King Cyrus treat people from other cultures?
a)
He killed anyone who disagreed with his culture
b)
He killed anyone who disagreed with him
c)
He respected people from other cultures
d)
He forced people to follow the culture he liked
2.
King Nebuchadnezzar ruled this empire.
a)
Egypt
b)
Assyria
c)
Babylon
3.
This empire is famous for its hanging gardens, considered one the wonders of the world.
a)
Persia
b)
Babylon
4.
A king from this empire created the Code of Hammurabi.
a)
Babylon
b)
Persia
5.
What did King Nebuchadnezzar build for one of his wives?
a)
Written Laws
b)
A Ziggurat
c)
Hanging Gardens
6.
Who wrote a legal code that covered most areas of daily life?
a)
Gilgamesh
b)
Hammurabi
7.
What was a cylinder seal used for?
a)
Making pots
b)
It was a weapon
c)
Showing ownership like a stamp
8.
Which empire used iron weapons, horses soldiers, battering rams, and movable towers?
a)
Babylonians
b)
Assyrians
9.
What does an "Eye for an Eye" mean?
a)
If you hurt someone in the eye then they get to hurt you in the eye.
b)
If you meet someone you need to look them in the eye.
10.
Hammurabi treated all classes of people the same.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Hammurabi's Code could be described as:
a)
specialized workers
b)
Babylonian inventions
c)
harsh rule
12.
Babylonian leader who created the first written code of 282 laws that dealt with almost every part of daily life
a)
Gilgamesh
b)
Sargon
c)
Hammurabi
13.
King Nebuchadnezzar ruled this empire.
a)
Egypt
b)
Assyria
c)
Babylon
d)
Marceline
14.
The belief in many gods is called
a)
monotheism
b)
polytheism
15.
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is called
a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia
c)
Sumer
d)
Akkad
16.
What is the name of these structures?
a)
ziggurats
b)
pyramids
c)
irrigation
d)
church
17.
What are the names of the two rivers in Mesopotamia?
a)
Euphrates and Nile
b)
Nile and Indus
c)
Tigris and Euphrates
d)
Tigris and Lion
18.
The Babylonian Empire gave way to the
a)
Persian Empire
b)
Greek Empire
c)
Assyrian Empire
d)
Roman Empire
19.
The Assyrian army fought on
a)
foot, horse and camels
b)
foot, horse, and chariots
c)
foot, and ladders
d)
horses, donkeys, and camels
20.
Assyrians were known for
a)
their weak army
b)
their genourus ways
c)
their tasty food
d)
their advanced technology
21.
Assyrians had spears and swords made of
a)
gold
b)
silver
c)
bronze
d)
iron
22.
When attacking a city, Assyrians used
a)
catapults
b)
battering twigs
c)
battering rams
d)
shellrons
23.
Once inside the city, they would
a)
force them to juju on that beat
b)
free their prisoners
c)
send the people into exile
d)
help them
24.
Because of their harsh ways, the Assyrians
a)
had to report to the principal's office
b)
had to write appology letters
c)
were loved
d)
were feared and hated
25.
These two groups ganged up on the Assyrians and burned down the city of Nineveh
a)
Democrats and Republicans
b)
Babylonians and Akkadians
c)
the Medes and Chaldeans
d)
the Mommas and the Pappa
26.
The Chaldeans took over power and set up their capital city in
a)
Akkad
b)
Nineveh
c)
Oxnard
d)
Babylon
27.
The most important Chaldean emperor was
a)
Obi Wan Kenobi
b)
Nebuchadnezzar II
c)
Darius lll
d)
Cyrus l
28.
Their new empire was known as the
a)
Chaldean Empire
b)
The Mede Empire
c)
The New Babylonian Empire
d)
The Persian Empire
29.
After Nebuchsdnezzar, rulers were weak and the New Babylonian empire fell to the
a)
Russians
b)
Persians
c)
Romans
d)
Martians
30.
Why did Babylon become a wealthy and powerful capital?
a)
goods like silver, timber, copper, and wine passed through the city
b)
many wealthy people lived in Babylon and paid taxes
c)
goods like animals, slaves, silver, and wine were sold in the markets there
31.
a written set of laws that apply to everyone under a government
a)
aqueduct
b)
chariots
c)
code of law
32.
an ancient city on the Tigris River and the capital of Assyria from 704 B.C. to 612 B.C.
a)
Assyria
b)
Babylon
c)
Nineveh
33.
What are chariots?
a)
horse drawn carts
b)
horse drawn wagons
c)
carts that people pulled to transport goods
34.
Assyrian rule was characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:
a)
the help of a powerful army.
b)
limiting their empire to the area of the Fertile Crescent.
c)
cruelty to conquered peoples.
d)
getting tribute from conquered kings.
35.
The Assyrians are most known for their achievements in...
a)
government and laws
b)
culture and arts
c)
religion and architecture
d)
military and warfare
36.
What new weapon did the Assyrians develop for warfare?
a)
crossbow
b)
battering ram
c)
longbow
d)
catapult
37.
The Assyrians had an advantage over other civilizations because of :
a)
chariots, horses, and iron weapons
b)
slingshots, arrows, and spears
c)
horses, cows, and bunnies
d)
steel, catapults, and crossbows
38.
For 50 years the Jews were held captive here.
a)
Babylon
b)
Nineveh
c)
Ur
d)
Jerusalem
39.
The Assyrians required tribute from conquered people. What is this?
a)
payment for Assyrian protection
b)
forced evacuation from homeland
c)
forced slavery
d)
all of these
40.
This group rebelled against the Assyrians and beat them.
a)
Babylonians
b)
Chaldeans
c)
Hittites
d)
Sumerians
41.
This city was home to the first library.
a)
Assyria
b)
Babylon
c)
Nineveh
d)
Mesopotamia
42.
What was a main reason Hammurabi Code was successful?
a)
to end the Babylonian Empire
b)
You were allowed to jump into the Euphrates River to determine if you were guilty.
c)
It treated everyone fairly.
d)
It was written down and displayed for all to see.
43.
Which of the following set the Hebrews apart from other ancient people?
a)
They worshipped a single God.
b)
They settled in Canaan.
c)
They lacked a strong religious faith.
d)
They were shepherds.
44.
According to the Hebrew Bible, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God?
a)
Mount Sinai
b)
Egypt
c)
Mount Tabor
d)
The Promised Land
45.
According to the Hebrew Bible, whom did God tell to settle with his family in Canaan?
a)
Moses
b)
Deborah
c)
Joshua
d)
Abraham
46.
Which word means that a religion is based on the worship of a single God?
a)
polytheism
b)
Judaism
c)
monotheism
d)
idolatry
47.
Which leader brought the Israelites into the Promised Land after the Exodus?
a)
Moses
b)
Deborah
c)
Joshua
d)
Abraham
48.
Who were the powerful leaders chosen by God to govern Israel before the kings?
a)
confederations
b)
rabbis
c)
tribes
d)
judges
49.
Solomon's Temple was built in which city?
a)
Jerusalem
b)
Ur
c)
Damascus
d)
Babylon
50.
Who was crowned king when Saul died?
a)
Joshua
b)
David
c)
Judah
d)
Solomon
51.
Who was the first king of Israel?
a)
Moses
b)
Saul
c)
David
d)
Solomon
52.
Which empire defeated the northern kingdom of Israel?
a)
Assyrian
b)
Egyptian
c)
New Babylonian
d)
Persian
53.
Which leader encouraged the Jewish people to return to their homeland?
a)
Solomon
b)
Nebuchadnezzar
c)
Cyrus the Great
d)
Yohannan Ben Zakai
54.
__________ = the worship of many gods.
a)
Monotheism
b)
Ziggurat
c)
Priests
d)
Polytheism
55.
Name the civilization: 2
a)
Persia
b)
Egypt
c)
Assyria
d)
Sumer
56.
Name the civilization: 4
a)
Egypt
b)
Canaan
c)
Phoenicia
d)
Hittite
57.
Name the civilization: 6
a)
Sumer
b)
Egypt
c)
Persia
d)
Assyria
58.
Name the civilization: 7
a)
Egypt
b)
Canaan (Israel)
c)
Phoenicia
d)
Assyria
59.
Name the civilization: 8
a)
Canaan (Israel)
b)
Phoenicia
c)
Assyria
d)
Sumer
60.
Name the civilization: 9
a)
Assyria
b)
Sumer
c)
Media
d)
Elam
61.
The purple dye that the Phoenicians were famous for came from...
a)
juice from berries.
b)
liquid from spiral snails.
c)
a special kind of tree sap.
d)
ink form squids.
62.
What did the Phoenicians share with other groups they met, which is important to us today?
a)
Stories and legends
b)
Maps and compasses
c)
Shipbuilding and sailing strategies
d)
the alphabet they had invented
63.
Why did the Phoenicians become sailors and traders instead of farmers?
a)
there were no rivers for irrigation of crops
b)
there was not much land available for farming
c)
there was not enough rainfall for their crops
d)
they did not like farming
64.
The Phoenicians helped spread civilization throughout the Mediterranean area by
a)
using ships to trade goods with other peoples.
b)
Traveling by caravan across the lands westward .
c)
conquering all the lands west of the Persian Gulf.
d)
controlling the supply of a valuable purple dye.
65.
The Phoenician ____ was a writing system made up of 22 symbols, each symbol representing a sound of the language.
a)
alphabet
b)
scribes
c)
cuneiform
d)
city - state
66.
Where did the Phoenicians get the purple dye from?
a)
Barney
b)
sea shell
c)
snails
d)
America
67.
How did the Phoenician alphabet spread throughout the ancient world?
a)
telegram
b)
sea trade
c)
caravan
d)
oral traditions
68.
Why was the purple dye so valuable?
a)
Phoenicians were the only people that had it
b)
Only rich people could wear purple
c)
It was a crime to kill snails
d)
snails are an endangered species
69.
Which people were a great sea power?
a)
Phoenicians
b)
Mediterraneans
c)
Assyrians
d)
Sumerians
70.
The Phoenicians were known to be excellent
a)
scientists and astronomers.
b)
farmers and growers.
c)
warriors and fighters.
d)
sailors and traders.
71.
The most important Phoenician colony was
a)
Byblos.
b)
Carthage.
c)
Tyre.
d)
Sidon.
72.
What were the Phoenicians two most valuable trading resources?
a)
oil and fish
b)
gold and silver
c)
cedar trees and purple dye
d)
wheat and barley
73.
Who was Ba'al?
a)
a king
b)
a warrior
c)
a pharaoh
d)
a deity
74.
the word alphabet comes from the first two letters in the Greek alphabet - what are they?
a)
alpha and omega
b)
alpha and beta
c)
beta and zeta
d)
beta and sigma
75.
What was the purpose of Phoenician settlements that were established along the coastline of the Mediterranean sea
a)
Helped to make the Mediterranean region a destination for travelers
b)
they helped to spread goods across the Mediterranean region
c)
helped defend the Mediterranean region from invaders
d)
helped create schools
76.
According to the Bible, who had an agreement with God that the he and his descendents could forever live in the “Promised Land?”
a)
Moses
b)
Joshua
c)
Abraham
d)
Samuel
77.
What was the name of the “Promised Land?”
a)
Egypt
b)
Phoenician
c)
Canaan
d)
Red Sea
78.
Where was it believed Abraham originally lived before moving to the Promised Land?
a)
Sumer in ancient Mesopotamia
b)
Uruk in ancient Mesopotamia
c)
Memphis in Egypt
d)
Ur in ancient Mesopotamia
79.
According to the Bible, what did Moses receive at the top of Mt. Sinai?
a)
Food for his people
b)
The Ten Commandments
c)
A tool to help in
d)
None of these
80.
The Phoenicians were experts at sailing the seas and trading. Which invention helped them to be so successful with these two skills?
a)
Ship
b)
Sailboats
c)
Cataracts
d)
The Mediterranean Sea
81.
What was the purple dye used for?
a)
make-up
b)
food coloring
c)
painting
d)
dying clothing
82.
This empire used iron weapons because it was stronger than bronze.
a)
Hittites
b)
Persians
c)
Assyrians
d)
Hebrews
83.
What did the Lydians create that still exists today?
a)
Coins
b)
Canoes
c)
Literature
d)
Paintings
84.
What is bartering?
a)
exchanging goods
b)
broken laws
c)
building
d)
fishing
85.
Who minted the first coins?
a)
the Lydians
b)
The Phoenicians
c)
The Babyolians
d)
The Greeks
86.
What was the primary occupation of the Phoenicians?
a)
traders
b)
herders
c)
farmers
d)
priests
87.
Which body of water is #1?
a)
Black Sea
b)
Red Sea
c)
Persian Gulf
d)
Mediterranean Sea
88.
Which body of water is #2?
a)
Black Sea
b)
Red Sea
c)
Caspian Sea
d)
Persian Gulf
89.
Which body of water is #3?
a)
Persian Gulf
b)
Black Sea
c)
Red Sea
d)
Aegean Sea
90.
Which body of water is #4?
a)
Persian Gulf
b)
Black Sea
c)
Red Sea
d)
Aegean Sea
91.
Which boy of water is #5?
a)
Aegean Sea
b)
Mediterranean Sea
c)
Black Sea
d)
Red Sea
92.
Which body of water is #8?
a)
Tigris
b)
Euphrates
c)
Nile
d)
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