Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

What was the main purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

• a. To record religious beliefs
  

• b. To establish written laws and punishments
  

• c. To teach children mathematics
  

• d. To honor the gods through poetry

Which river valley was ancient Egypt built around?

• a. Tigris River
  

• b. Euphrates River
  

• c. Nile River
  

• d. Yellow River

Who was considered a living god in ancient Egypt?

• a. Vizier
  

• b. High Priest
  

• c. Scribe
  

• d. Pharaoh

What was the writing system of ancient Mesopotamia called?

• a. Hieroglyphs
  

• b. Sanskrit
  

• c. Cuneiform
  

• d. Alphabet

What was the writing system of ancient Egypt called?

• a. Hieroglyphs
  

• b. Sanskrit
  

• c. Cuneiform
  

• d. Alphabet

What structure did Mesopotamians build to honor their gods?

• a. Pyramids
  

• b. Ziggurats
  

• c. Temples
  

• d. Obelisks

What was the "eye for an eye" concept from Hammurabi's Code about?

• a. Equal trade
  

• b. Medical treatment
  

• c. Fair punishment
  

• d. Religious beliefs

What natural event helped Egyptian farmers?

• a. Sandstorms
  

• b. Earthquakes
  

• c. Annual flooding
  

• d. Volcanic eruptions

What material did ancient Egyptians write on?

• a. Paper
  

• b. Clay tablets
  

• c. Papyrus
  

• d. Animal skins

What material did ancient Summarians write on?

• a. Paper
  

• b. Clay tablets
  

• c. Papyrus
  

• d. Animal skins