Egypt & Mesopotamia Quiz

What was the primary deity worshiped in Ancient Egypt?

• Zeus

• Ra

• Odin

• Vishnu

Which of the following is a characteristic of the laws of Mesopotamia?

• Based on the Ten Commandments

• Written in the Code of Hammurabi

• Oral traditions passed down

• Based on the teachings of Confucius

What type of government was present in Ancient Israel?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

Which river was crucial to the development of Ancient Egypt?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Amazon

What was the main economic activity in Mesopotamia?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Textile production

In Ancient Egypt, who was at the top of the social structure?

• Merchants

• Pharaoh

• Priests

• Scribes

Which of the following best describes the religious beliefs in Ancient Egypt?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Agnostic

What was a significant feature of the Code of Hammurabi?

• Equality for all citizens

• Harsh penalties for crimes

• Focus on education

• Emphasis on trade

Who was the first king of Israel according to the Bible?

• David

• Solomon

• Saul

• Rehoboam

Which geographic feature was common to both Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Forests