Which of the following describes the people who first settled on the plain of the Tigris–Euphrates valley in 7000 B.C? Options: people fleeing the Assyrian army, Sumer farmers who raised livestock on a seasonal basis, hunter-gatherers that set up temporarily during planting season, hunter-gatherers who depended on their environment for food

hunter-gatherers who depended on their environment for food

What effect did the Code of Hammurabi have on the further development of civilizations?

They introduced the written law that would emerge elsewhere later in ancient history.

Which of the following would be the most reliable source of information about agricultural practices in ancient Mesopotamia? a painting showing Mesopotamian farm workers, a lecture discussing crops grown in Mesopotamia, an article about planting seasons in Mesopotamia, an artifact used to grow and harvest food in Mesopotamia

an artifact used to grow and harvest food in Mesopotamia

Describe the traditional Egyptian Religion

Polytheistic; Their religion had many gods.

What event began the Egyptian Old Kingdom? Options: The unification of Isis and Osiris, The conquering of the Babylonian Empire, Akhenaten trading for wood with the Phoenicians, The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.

The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.

Which of these BEST describes the relationship of religion to government in ancient Egypt? Options: the vizier made sure that citizens of all religions were treated fairly, the pharaoh was both head of state and representative to the gods, nobles ruled over local provinces, scribes recorded lists of property

the pharaoh was both head of state and representative to the gods

How did innovations such as Hieroglyphics in Egypt and Cuneiform in Mesopotamia impact societies?

they increased the spreading of ideas

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?

Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed such materials in the afterlife.

What was the MAIN purpose of statues in ancient Egypt?

to provide a connection to the gods

How did the Sumerians advance their civilization?

They developed writing, religion and technology

Mesopotamia and Egypt Review Flashcards

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Babylonian King who wrote 282 laws

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Hammurabi

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The writing that the Mesopotamians developed

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Cuneiform

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a country made up of a city and the surrounding land

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City-State

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development of different kinds of jobs

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specialization

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belief in many gods

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polytheism

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In Greek, Mesopotamia means?

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The land between 2 rivers

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What continent is Mesopotamia located on?

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Asia

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