Quiz on Early Civilizations

Where did early peoples settle to support the growth of civilization?

• In deserts

• Near rivers

• On mountains

• In forests

What was the role of priests in Sumerian society?

• They were farmers

• They interpreted the wishes of the gods

• They were soldiers

• They were traders

What did Sargon establish?

• The first school

• The first empire

• The first library

• The first market

What was the main religion practiced by the Sumerians?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Buddhism

What did the Mesopotamian settlements eventually become?

• Small villages

• Important places

• Deserted lands

• Uninhabited areas

What is Hammurabi most famous for?

• Building the Hanging Gardens

• Creating the earliest known written collection of laws

• Inventing the wheel

• Discovering America

Which civilization conquered Babylon in 1595 BC?

• The Assyrians

• The Chaldeans

• The Hittites

• The Egyptians

What was the key to the Assyrians' success?

• Their strong, fierce army

• Their advanced technology

• Their peaceful negotiations

• Their large navy

What was the main material used by Phoenicians for building ships?

• Cedar trees

• Oak trees

• Pine trees

• Bamboo

What did Cyrus II allow the people he conquered to do?

• Keep their own customs

• Build their own armies

• Choose their own leaders

• Trade freely