SSWH1 Flashcard

Front

The combination of religious and political authority in Ancient Egypt may best be described as __________.

Back

A Theocracy

Front

Which of the following systems of writing were used by the ancient Egyptians: The Greek alphabet, Sanskrit, Hieroglyphics?

Back

Hieroglyphics

Front

A state that conquers other lands and rules over them is called a(n)

Back

Empire

Front

Which of the following phrases best describe Hammurabi's code? “Do not do unto others as you would not have done to you”, “The beginning of Wisdom is to fear God”, “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”, “The end justifies the means”

Back

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”

Front

The belief in many gods is known as ____________.

Back

Polytheism

Front

This river, the longest in the world, brought life and stability to the Egyptian civilization.

Back

Nile River

Front

How did geography influence the Egyptian civilization?

Back

Several natural barriers provided obstacles to potential invaders.

Front

Why did the Egyptians preserve the bodies of their dead through mummification?

Back

They believed the body was needed as a home for the soul in their afterlife.

Front

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of the ancient Egyptians? 365 day calendar, Geometry, Bridges, Pyramids

Back

Bridges

Front

Which two rivers formed the region known as Mesopotamia? (Fertile Crescent)

Back

The Tigris and the Euphrates