Question 1

Relations after 1500 b.c.e.are more appropriately referred to as "transnational" because:

Accepted Answer

A) of the transcendence of Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty. 
B) the superpowers of the Near East created the first multinational governing body. 
C) the political and economic networks transcended national boundaries and identities. 
D) of the emergence of the Persian Empire as the sole political entity in the region. 
E) boundaries between kingdoms in this period were flexible and changed often. 
A) of the transcendence of Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty. 
B) the superpowers of the Near East created the first multinational governing body. 
C) the political and economic networks transcended national boundaries and identities. 
D) of the emergence of the Persian Empire as the sole political entity in the region. 
E) boundaries between kingdoms in this period were flexible and changed often.

Question 2

Egypt's New Kingdom was introduced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Cleopatra 
B) Hatshepsut 
C) Ahmose 
D) Thutmose I 
E) Ramses II 
A) Cleopatra 
B) Hatshepsut 
C) Ahmose 
D) Thutmose I 
E) Ramses II

Question 3

The story of Moses's childhood was apparently based on a similar story about:

Accepted Answer

A) Hammurabi. 
B) Darius. 
C) Sargon the Great. 
D) Ramses II. 
E) Thutmose. 
A) Hammurabi. 
B) Darius. 
C) Sargon the Great. 
D) Ramses II. 
E) Thutmose.

Question 4

The grand temple complex in Jerusalem was built by David.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Anatolia grew in wealth and became urbanized in part due to the Assyrians who changed from a nomadic lifestyle to become caravan merchants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Members of the group known in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)as the Philistines shared cultural affinities with the:

Accepted Answer

A) Egyptians. 
B) Minoans. 
C) Mycenaeans. 
D) Hyksos. 
E) Hittites. 
A) Egyptians. 
B) Minoans. 
C) Mycenaeans. 
D) Hyksos. 
E) Hittites.

Question 7

The "Babylonian captivity" of the Hebrew people began in the rule of Cyrus the Great.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Unlike other rulers,Cyrus of Persia (559-529 b.c.e. ):

Accepted Answer

A) introduced metallic coinage in Asia Minor. 
B) took the Hebrew people into captivity in his capital city. 
C) lost a great empire to the barbarian tribes of Central Asia. 
D) granted self-rule and religious freedom to conquered peoples. 
E) granted self-rule to conquered peoples who accepted the Persian religion. 
A) introduced metallic coinage in Asia Minor. 
B) took the Hebrew people into captivity in his capital city. 
C) lost a great empire to the barbarian tribes of Central Asia. 
D) granted self-rule and religious freedom to conquered peoples. 
E) granted self-rule to conquered peoples who accepted the Persian religion.

Question 9

Which of the following was a deadly new innovation introduced by the Hittites?

Accepted Answer

A) Crossbow 
B) Horse-drawn chariot 
C) Landmine 
D) Guerilla warfare 
E) Chemical warfare 
A) Crossbow 
B) Horse-drawn chariot 
C) Landmine 
D) Guerilla warfare 
E) Chemical warfare

Question 10

The Assyrian king:

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A) also served as chief priest of the Assyrian religion. 
B) was in constant conflict with the chief priests of the Assyrian religion who used their power over the people to challenge the powers of the ruling class. 
C) did not act as a military leader but as a god embodied on earth. 
D) was chosen from a band of select warriors rather than being a hereditary position. 
E) was purely a military leader who ruled with a co-king who was the political leader. 
A) also served as chief priest of the Assyrian religion. 
B) was in constant conflict with the chief priests of the Assyrian religion who used their power over the people to challenge the powers of the ruling class. 
C) did not act as a military leader but as a god embodied on earth. 
D) was chosen from a band of select warriors rather than being a hereditary position. 
E) was purely a military leader who ruled with a co-king who was the political leader.

Question 11

The Hyksos invasion of Lower Egypt allowed the Nubians to establish an independent kingdom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Hebrew Bible is an unparalleled historical source that describes the cultural practices and theological development of the Hebrew people.However,most historians believe that:

Accepted Answer

A) the biblical stories are essentially unique to the Hebrews,with no parallels in other Near Eastern societies. 
B) few historical events actually happened as they are described in the text. 
C) it represents a factual account of the events it relates-the most accurate record of the period we have today. 
D) the Hebrew people never really struggled with the Canaanites. 
E) the Bible's composite nature means that each biblical book should be analyzed within its particular context. 
A) the biblical stories are essentially unique to the Hebrews,with no parallels in other Near Eastern societies. 
B) few historical events actually happened as they are described in the text. 
C) it represents a factual account of the events it relates-the most accurate record of the period we have today. 
D) the Hebrew people never really struggled with the Canaanites. 
E) the Bible's composite nature means that each biblical book should be analyzed within its particular context.

Question 13

The first five books of the Old Testament are usually attributed to Abraham.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The New Kingdom,particularly the Eighteenth Dynasty,was marked by:

Accepted Answer

A) a return to traditional values of peaceful rule and indifference to the world. 
B) the ultimate triumph of the Hyksos and the fall of the Egyptian empire. 
C) the failure of Pharaoh Amuse to control his military forces. 
D) the peak of Egyptian cultural achievement,and political and military power. 
E) the conversion of the entire Egyptian society to monotheism and their rejection of traditional gods and goddesses. 
A) a return to traditional values of peaceful rule and indifference to the world. 
B) the ultimate triumph of the Hyksos and the fall of the Egyptian empire. 
C) the failure of Pharaoh Amuse to control his military forces. 
D) the peak of Egyptian cultural achievement,and political and military power. 
E) the conversion of the entire Egyptian society to monotheism and their rejection of traditional gods and goddesses.

Question 15

What factors contributed to the success of the Persian Empire?

Accepted Answer

Excellent leadership was a core asset of

Question 16

Describe the effect of the Sea Peoples on the kingdoms and economies of the Late Bronze Age.

Accepted Answer

The Sea Peoples disrupted the northern t

Question 17

The Hebrew people,according to archaeological and linguistic evidence,were essentially:

Accepted Answer

A) Egyptian. 
B) Philistine. 
C) Chaldean. 
D) Canaanite. 
E) Hyksos. 
A) Egyptian. 
B) Philistine. 
C) Chaldean. 
D) Canaanite. 
E) Hyksos.

Question 18

The center of Mycenaean society was the village,which gave a sense of family and responsibility to the people and encouraged loyalty to the king,who was depicted as a father to his people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

During the first millennium b.c.e.:

Accepted Answer

A) bronze slowly replaced iron as the primary component of tools and weapons. 
B) iron slowly replaced bronze as the primary component of tools and weapons. 
C) tempered copper slowly replaced bronze as the primary component of tools and weapons. 
D) scholars from India to Ireland used the Sanskrit language in academic treatises. 
E) Anatolia lost influence and was no longer a major player in Near East politics. 
A) bronze slowly replaced iron as the primary component of tools and weapons. 
B) iron slowly replaced bronze as the primary component of tools and weapons. 
C) tempered copper slowly replaced bronze as the primary component of tools and weapons. 
D) scholars from India to Ireland used the Sanskrit language in academic treatises. 
E) Anatolia lost influence and was no longer a major player in Near East politics.

Question 20

Before the Persian Empire could be formed,the Persian people had first to defeat their rulers,the:

Accepted Answer

A) Babylonians. 
B) Egyptians. 
C) Lydians. 
D) Assyrians. 
E) Chaldeans. 
A) Babylonians. 
B) Egyptians. 
C) Lydians. 
D) Assyrians. 
E) Chaldeans.

Relations after 1500 b.c.e.are more appropriately referred to as "transnational" because:

Egypt's New Kingdom was introduced by which of the following?

The story of Moses's childhood was apparently based on a similar story about:

The grand temple complex in Jerusalem was built by David.

Anatolia grew in wealth and became urbanized in part due to the Assyrians who changed from a nomadic lifestyle to become caravan merchants.

Members of the group known in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)as the Philistines shared cultural affinities with the:

The "Babylonian captivity" of the Hebrew people began in the rule of Cyrus the Great.

Unlike other rulers,Cyrus of Persia (559-529 b.c.e. ):

Which of the following was a deadly new innovation introduced by the Hittites?

The Assyrian king:

The Hyksos invasion of Lower Egypt allowed the Nubians to establish an independent kingdom.

The Hebrew Bible is an unparalleled historical source that describes the cultural practices and theological development of the Hebrew people.However,most historians believe that:

The first five books of the Old Testament are usually attributed to Abraham.

The New Kingdom,particularly the Eighteenth Dynasty,was marked by:

What factors contributed to the success of the Persian Empire?

Describe the effect of the Sea Peoples on the kingdoms and economies of the Late Bronze Age.

The Hebrew people,according to archaeological and linguistic evidence,were essentially:

The center of Mycenaean society was the village,which gave a sense of family and responsibility to the people and encouraged loyalty to the king,who was depicted as a father to his people.

During the first millennium b.c.e.:

Before the Persian Empire could be formed,the Persian people had first to defeat their rulers,the:

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Relations after 1500 b.c.e.are more appropriately referred to as "transnational" because:

Egypt's New Kingdom was introduced by which of the following?

The story of Moses's childhood was apparently based on a similar story about:

The grand temple complex in Jerusalem was built by David.

Anatolia grew in wealth and became urbanized in part due to the Assyrians who changed from a nomadic lifestyle to become caravan merchants.

Members of the group known in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)as the Philistines shared cultural affinities with the:

The "Babylonian captivity" of the Hebrew people began in the rule of Cyrus the Great.

Unlike other rulers,Cyrus of Persia (559-529 b.c.e. ):

Which of the following was a deadly new innovation introduced by the Hittites?

The Assyrian king:

The Hyksos invasion of Lower Egypt allowed the Nubians to establish an independent kingdom.

The Hebrew Bible is an unparalleled historical source that describes the cultural practices and theological development of the Hebrew people.However,most historians believe that:

The first five books of the Old Testament are usually attributed to Abraham.

The New Kingdom,particularly the Eighteenth Dynasty,was marked by:

What factors contributed to the success of the Persian Empire?

Describe the effect of the Sea Peoples on the kingdoms and economies of the Late Bronze Age.

The Hebrew people,according to archaeological and linguistic evidence,were essentially:

The center of Mycenaean society was the village,which gave a sense of family and responsibility to the people and encouraged loyalty to the king,who was depicted as a father to his people.

During the first millennium b.c.e.:

Before the Persian Empire could be formed,the Persian people had first to defeat their rulers,the:

Early Civilizations

The Civilization of Greece, 1000-400

The Greek World Expands, 400-150

The Civilization of Ancient Rome

The Transformation of Rome

Romes Three Heirs,500-950

The Expansion of Europe,950-1100

The Consolidation of Europe,1100-1250

The Medieval World,1250-1350

Rebirth and Unrest,1350-1453

Innovation and Exploration,1453-1533

The Age of Dissent and Division,1500-1564

Europe in the Atlantic World,1550-1660

European Monarchies and Absolutism,1660-1725

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