Final Exam Study Guide

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What are ziggurats and why were they built?

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Ancient Mesopotamian temples that were built like pyramids to please their gods.

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How did the Nile River effect the way Ancient Egyptians felt about their gods?

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The Nile River made Ancient Egyptians feel that their gods were important for their survival and they could rely on them.

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How did the Tigris and Euphrates effect the way Mesopotamians felt about their gods?

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Mesopotamians feared their gods and thought they were unpredictable due to the different nature of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

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Compare the two writing systems of Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.

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Cuneiform in Mesopotamia is wedge-shaped, clay markings, while hieroglyphics in Egypt are pictorial and used for religious and monumental purposes.

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What did archeologist find evidence of in the Indus River Valley?

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Evidence of advanced urban planning and infrastructure.

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What is the difference between Monotheism and Polytheism?

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Monotheism believes in one god; polytheism believes in many gods.

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What is the definition of Deity?

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A deity is a supernatural being called a god.

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How did the Jewish diaspora help the spread of monotheism?

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The Jewish diaspora helped spread monotheism by sharing beliefs through established communities across different regions.

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What was the first civilization in Mesoamerica?

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Olmec

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Where did the Olmec civilization develop?

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South-central Mexico