What is the technical meaning of "ziggurat" in Mesopotamian architecture?
Quizizz History Vocabulary Challenge

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History
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6th Grade
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Hard
Taryn Flamson
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A marketplace
A step pyramid temple
A government building
A storage facility
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "The Nile River was the lifeline of ancient Egypt," what is the figurative meaning of "lifeline"?
A telephone cord
A vital resource
A life jacket
A small river
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the connotation of the word "imperial" in the phrase, "The imperial palace stood as a symbol of Rome’s power"?
Weak
Grand and authoritative
Simple
Rebellious
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In ancient Israel, the technical meaning of "Torah" refers to:
A collection of laws and teachings
A battle strategy
A ceremonial robe
A sacred temple
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "Spartan soldiers were renowned for their discipline," what does the connotative meaning of "discipline" suggest?
Harshness
Strength and self-control
Rebellion
Laziness
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the technical meaning of "oracle" in ancient Greece?
A type of temple
A person who provides divine prophecy
A written book of rules
A farming tool
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "The emperor’s edict was proclaimed across the empire," what is the technical meaning of "edict"?
A royal decree or order
A type of tax
A poem
A rebellion
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