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WorksheetsHCDE 22-23 BM2 PT1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
According to Mesopotamian religion, how did the gods influence everyday life in Sumer?
It was believed that all gods deferred to the wishes of the Mesopotamian people.
It was believed that all gods united to influence the Mesopotamian leaders.
Specific gods were believed to have influence over different elements of society.
Specific gods were believed to have created trade networks between civilizations.
How did the Persian control of Babylon impact Jewish people exiled in the region?
Many Jewish people returned to Jerusalem.
Many Jewish people were forced to flee into India.
Many Jewish people adopted Islam as their primary religion.
Many Jewish people were forced to study Hinduism.
Which phrases best complete this chart? The Ten Commandments
created an alliance between Ancient Israel and Babylon
described methods of meditation used in Jewish temples
established religious laws in Ancient Israel
formed the practice of annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem
believed to be given to Moses by God
According to the Torah, this quote inspired which historical event? The Lord had said to Abraham, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you."
the settlement of Israelites in Canaan
the conquest of Israel by the Egyptians
the freeing of the Israelites by the Babylonians
the Sumerian evacuation of Israel
Why was the construction of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem significant to Ancient Israel?
It prevented the expansion of monotheistic religion in Jerusalem.
It further established Jewish control over Jerusalem and created a cultural hub in the region.
It increased tensions with Egypt and led to the expansion of military powers in the region.
It allowed the government of Ancient Israel to be separated from religious laws.
Why was the invention of the plow an important agricultural advancement in Ancient Mesopotamia?
Plows helped transport crops to market.
Plows helped cut plant stalks, making harvesting crops easier.
Plows helped break up soil, making it easier to plant crops.
Plows helped domesticate wild animals.
Based on this quote, what was one reason why Ancient Egypt was able to expand its economy and trade networks?
"Syria remained a popular destination for [Egyptian] trading fleets and caravans.... The Egyptians received...copper and cattle in exchange for...grains."
It had developed several cattle farms.
It had blocked all trade with Syria.
It had conquered all nations that possessed copper.
It had developed a surplus of grain that allowed it to trade crops.
According to this quote, what is true about the cities of the Harappan civilization?
"Inside the major blocks, the streets [of Mohenjo-daro] are well-aligned.... The walls along the streets and lanes may pinch in on the avenues that grow narrower and narrower, but curves are rare in the Mohenjo-daro system of roads."
They were built around the natural shapes of geography.
They were built with little planning.
They were built to be difficult to invade.
They were built on a loose grid system.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Red Sea?
1
2
3
4
Based on this quote, how did the actions of David impact Ancient Israel?
"And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem. The inhabitants...said to David, "You will not come in here." Nevertheless, David took the stronghold...."
They made Jerusalem the capital of Ancient Israel.
They led to the military collapse of Ancient Israel.
They isolated Ancient Israel from Jerusalem.
They allowed Ancient Israel to expand.
The abbreviation AD is used to represent which term?
All Decades
All Days
Year of Common Era
Year of Our Lord
What is one example of how early civilizations used technology to improve their lives?
They created rigid social structures to help define classes.
They developed systems of record keeping.
They invented the wheel to make transportation easier.
They developed polytheism to help explain world events.
Why are the Vedas important to Hinduism? Select 2
They criticize the practice of polytheism in Hinduism.
They contain the beliefs and practices of Hinduism.
They establish Israel as the birthplace of Hinduism.
They define the Five Pillars of Hinduism.
They contain many of the mantras important to the practice of Hinduism.
According to Jewish teachings, why did the Israelites leave Egypt?
The Israelites wanted to establish Egyptian trade routes in new lands.
The Israelites were forced to create new colonies outside of Egypt.
The Israelites wanted to protect and defend Egyptian civilization from invaders.
The Israelites were enslaved and targets of violence in Egypt.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Indian subcontinent?
1
2
3
4
Based on this quote, what was one impact of the Code of Hammurabi on Mesopotamia?
"If a son strike his father, his hands shall be hewn off. If a man put out the eye of another man, his eye shall be put out. If he break another man's bone, his bone shall be broken."
All laws were designed to promote violence.
All laws were designed to protect women.
All citizens were consulted before new laws were written.
All citizens were made aware of the punishments for various crimes.
Which form of government is described here?
1. typically made of a collection of people representing many different cultures
2.controlled by a central ruler
democracy
empire
monarchy
theocracy
Why was mummification important in Ancient Egyptian culture?
Egyptians believed this was the best way to share the pharaoh's wealth.
Egyptians believed this would help protect the bodies from grave robbers.
Egyptians believed this would teach them how to create accurate models of the human body.
Egyptians believed this prepared the pharaoh's body for the journey to the afterlife.
Which groups of people made up the lower classes in Ancient Egypt?
merchants, artisans, shopkeepers
farmers, unskilled workers, enslaved people
merchants, farmers, enslaved people
artisans, unskilled workers, farmers
How did the creation of the calendar impact agricultural practices in Ancient Egypt?
The calendar helped farmers plan more efficiently around the seasons.
The calendar helped farmers keep track of the types of crops they had planted.
The calendar helped farmers spend fewer hours working.
The calendar helped farmers determine the values of their crops.
