Question 1

Mesopotamian religion

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A)  played a limited role in its culture. 
B)  was monotheistic in nature. 
C)  was reinforced by the intensity of the region's environment. 
D)  employed divination to maintain people's uncertainties about the gods' behavior. 
E)  believed that the world was controlled by two competing gods. 
A)  played a limited role in its culture. 
B)  was monotheistic in nature. 
C)  was reinforced by the intensity of the region's environment. 
D)  employed divination to maintain people's uncertainties about the gods' behavior. 
E)  believed that the world was controlled by two competing gods. C

Question 2

Identify the following terms.
-Hammurabi

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Who?
Hammurabi was the sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty, ruling the Babylonian Empire from 1792 to 1750 BCE. He is best known for the creation of the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes in human history.

What?
The Code of Hammurabi is a collection of 282 laws inscribed on a stele, a large stone monument. The laws cover a wide range of topics, including trade, family relations, property rights, theft, and agriculture, and are known for the principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

Where?
Hammurabi ruled in Mesopotamia, an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, broadly corresponding to present-day Iraq, as well as parts of modern-day Iran, Syria, and Turkey. The Code of Hammurabi was discovered in 1901 in what is now Iran, at the site of ancient Susa.

When?
Hammurabi reigned from 1792 to 1750 BCE, and it is during this time that he established his code of laws.

Why Important?
The Code of Hammurabi is important for several reasons:

1. Historical Significance: It provides us with valuable insights into the social, economic, and legal structures of ancient Mesopotamia and the early development of civilization.

2. Legal Development: The code is one of the earliest examples of the idea of presumption of innocence, and it also suggests that both the accused and accuser have the opportunity to provide evidence. This has influenced the development of legal systems throughout history.

3. Cultural Legacy: The Code of Hammurabi has been referenced in numerous historical and literary works, contributing to the broader cultural and intellectual heritage of the ancient Near East.

4. Basis for Modern Law: Many principles established in the Code of Hammurabi have parallels in modern legal systems, such as the concepts of proportional punishment and the importance of written laws in governing civil affairs.

In summary, Hammurabi was a significant historical figure whose contributions to the development of legal codes have had a lasting impact on the administration of justice and the evolution of law throughout the world.

Question 3

The Nile delta,about one hundred miles from the Mediterranean,was called

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A)  Greater Egypt. 
B)  Lower Egypt. 
C)  Upper Egypt. 
D)  Central Egypt. 
E)  Axum. 
A)  Greater Egypt. 
B)  Lower Egypt. 
C)  Upper Egypt. 
D)  Central Egypt. 
E)  Axum. B

Question 4

Among the early Indo-European peoples were the

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A)  Hyksos, who conquered Sumer in 3300 B.C.E. 
B)  Uighurs, who occupied Lower Egypt in 1700 B.C.E. 
C)  Romans, who first appeared in southern Palestine. 
D)  Hittites, who developed an empire in western Asia. 
E)  Arabs, who conquered Mecca in 1700 B.C.E. 
A)  Hyksos, who conquered Sumer in 3300 B.C.E. 
B)  Uighurs, who occupied Lower Egypt in 1700 B.C.E. 
C)  Romans, who first appeared in southern Palestine. 
D)  Hittites, who developed an empire in western Asia. 
E)  Arabs, who conquered Mecca in 1700 B.C.E.

Question 5

The use of statues and gods in temples is an example of Egyptian art being

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A)  abstract. 
B)  formulaic and functional. 
C)  pragmatic. 
D)  limited in its expression by religious restraints. 
E)  minimalist. 
A)  abstract. 
B)  formulaic and functional. 
C)  pragmatic. 
D)  limited in its expression by religious restraints. 
E)  minimalist.

Question 6

Identify the following terms.
-kingdoms of Judah and Israel

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The kingdoms of Judah and Israel refer t

Question 7

Identify the following terms.
-Solomon

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Solomon was a biblical figure known for

Question 8

Identify the following terms.
-Babylonian captivity

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The Babylonian captivity refers to the p

Question 9

The Chaldean king who rebuilt Babylonia as the center of his empire was

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A)  Cyrus. 
B)  Rameses II. 
C)  Nebuchadnezzar II. 
D)  Ashurbanipal I. 
E)  Marquil VI. 
A)  Cyrus. 
B)  Rameses II. 
C)  Nebuchadnezzar II. 
D)  Ashurbanipal I. 
E)  Marquil VI.

Question 10

Identify the following terms.
-Cambyses and Darius Pages

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Cambyses II and Darius I are significant

Question 11

The Phoenicians

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A)  were great builders of several long-lasting empires. 
B)  established numerous Black Sea colonies. 
C)  invented an alphabet. 
D)  were skilled mercenary warriors. 
E)  conquered the Sea Peoples of Egypt. 
A)  were great builders of several long-lasting empires. 
B)  established numerous Black Sea colonies. 
C)  invented an alphabet. 
D)  were skilled mercenary warriors. 
E)  conquered the Sea Peoples of Egypt.

Question 12

What do Zoroastrianism and Judaism have in common?

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A)  the concept of polytheism. 
B)  emphasis on good and evil. 
C)  a common worship of the god, Yahweh. 
D)  individual judgment of souls after death by Osiris. 
E)  the belief in unoriginal sin. 
A)  the concept of polytheism. 
B)  emphasis on good and evil. 
C)  a common worship of the god, Yahweh. 
D)  individual judgment of souls after death by Osiris. 
E)  the belief in unoriginal sin.

Question 13

The ancient Egyptians had no word for religion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During the reign of Akhenaten,

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A)  monotheism permanently replaced polytheism in ancient Egypt. 
B)  foreign affairs were ignored and Syria and Palestine were lost. 
C)  Thebes was replaced by Cairo as the capital. 
D)  the Hyksos invaded the Nile Valley. 
E)  the Sea Peoples were driven from Egypt. 
A)  monotheism permanently replaced polytheism in ancient Egypt. 
B)  foreign affairs were ignored and Syria and Palestine were lost. 
C)  Thebes was replaced by Cairo as the capital. 
D)  the Hyksos invaded the Nile Valley. 
E)  the Sea Peoples were driven from Egypt.

Question 15

Identify the following terms.
-Menes

Accepted Answer

Menes, also known as Narmer, was an anci

Question 16

Identify the following terms.
-Rameses II

Accepted Answer

Rameses II, also known as Ramesses the G

Question 17

Identify the following terms.
-ka

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The term "Ka" is an ancient Egyptian con

Question 18

Mesopotamian civilization

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A)  developed during the Paleolithic Era. 
B)  was made of cities and located in a river valley. 
C)  was located between the Nile and the Niger rivers. 
D)  was the only early civilization with no cities. 
E)  was the birthplace of democracy. 
A)  developed during the Paleolithic Era. 
B)  was made of cities and located in a river valley. 
C)  was located between the Nile and the Niger rivers. 
D)  was the only early civilization with no cities. 
E)  was the birthplace of democracy.

Question 19

The ideas of Zoroastrianism

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A)  according to the Zend Avesta, stated that there was only one god. 
B)  are perhaps the best stated exposition of polytheism produced in the ancient world. 
C)  were written down by Zoroaster in the seventh century B.C.E. 
D)  influenced Hinduism and Buddhism. 
E)  did not outlive the death of Zarathustra. 
A)  according to the Zend Avesta, stated that there was only one god. 
B)  are perhaps the best stated exposition of polytheism produced in the ancient world. 
C)  were written down by Zoroaster in the seventh century B.C.E. 
D)  influenced Hinduism and Buddhism. 
E)  did not outlive the death of Zarathustra.

Question 20

Which of the following is untrue about the Code of Hammurabi?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public officials had numerous responsibilities. 
B)  It incorporated a system of consumer protection. 
C)  The largest category focused on marriage and the family. 
D)  Sexual promiscuity was tolerated for men only. 
E)  Hammurabi's code did not mention women. 
A)  Public officials had numerous responsibilities. 
B)  It incorporated a system of consumer protection. 
C)  The largest category focused on marriage and the family. 
D)  Sexual promiscuity was tolerated for men only. 
E)  Hammurabi's code did not mention women.

Mesopotamian religion

Identify the following terms. -Hammurabi

The Nile delta,about one hundred miles from the Mediterranean,was called

Among the early Indo-European peoples were the

The use of statues and gods in temples is an example of Egyptian art being

Identify the following terms. -kingdoms of Judah and Israel

Identify the following terms. -Solomon

Identify the following terms. -Babylonian captivity

The Chaldean king who rebuilt Babylonia as the center of his empire was

Identify the following terms. -Cambyses and Darius Pages

The Phoenicians

What do Zoroastrianism and Judaism have in common?

The ancient Egyptians had no word for religion.

During the reign of Akhenaten,

Identify the following terms. -Menes

Identify the following terms. -Rameses II

Identify the following terms. -ka

Mesopotamian civilization

The ideas of Zoroastrianism

Which of the following is untrue about the Code of Hammurabi?

Ancient India

China in Antiquity

The Civilization of the Greeks

The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

The Americas

Ferment in the Middle East: The Rise of Islam

Early Civilizations in Africa

The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

The Flowering of Traditional China

The East Asian Rimlands: Early Japan, korea, and Vietnam

The Making of Europe

The Byzantine Empire and Crisis and Recovery in the West

New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market

Europe Transformed: Reform and State Building

The Muslim Empires

The East Asian World

The West on the Eve of a New World Order

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Exam 1: Early Humans and the First Civilizations

Mesopotamian religion

Identify the following terms. -Hammurabi

The Nile delta,about one hundred miles from the Mediterranean,was called

Among the early Indo-European peoples were the

The use of statues and gods in temples is an example of Egyptian art being

Identify the following terms. -kingdoms of Judah and Israel

Identify the following terms. -Solomon

Identify the following terms. -Babylonian captivity

The Chaldean king who rebuilt Babylonia as the center of his empire was

Identify the following terms. -Cambyses and Darius Pages

The Phoenicians

What do Zoroastrianism and Judaism have in common?

The ancient Egyptians had no word for religion.

During the reign of Akhenaten,

Identify the following terms. -Menes

Identify the following terms. -Rameses II

Identify the following terms. -ka

Mesopotamian civilization

The ideas of Zoroastrianism

Which of the following is untrue about the Code of Hammurabi?

Ancient India

China in Antiquity

The Civilization of the Greeks

The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

The Americas

Ferment in the Middle East: The Rise of Islam

Early Civilizations in Africa

The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

The Flowering of Traditional China

The East Asian Rimlands: Early Japan, korea, and Vietnam

The Making of Europe

The Byzantine Empire and Crisis and Recovery in the West

New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market

Europe Transformed: Reform and State Building

The Muslim Empires

The East Asian World

The West on the Eve of a New World Order

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