Ancient Civilizations Questions Quiz (1)

How did the Assyrian's advancements in warfare allow them to conquer Mesopotamia?

• Better weapons made out of iron

• Good tactics

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What written language was developed in Mesopotamia? What was it originally used for?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform and orginally used for recording trades and taxes

• Alphabetic script

• Pictograms

Briefly describe at least two punishments for crimes in Hammurabi's Code.

Who were the Aryans and what was their contribution to the development of India?

• They were nomadic people who came from the southeastern Europr through the Khyber Pass and the brought the Vedas and Sanskrit.
• Harappa and Mahenjo-Daro

• They were from Mesopotamia.

• They were lawyers and scholars.

What happened to the Indus River civilization?

What language was used during the Vedic Period of Indian History?

• Sanskrit

• Arabic

• Latin

• Chinese

What are the Vedas?

What was the first religion developed in India and what was it based on?

• Buddhism

• Jainism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

Who are the three primary deities in Hinduism and what were their roles?

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?