Historia

What is the most ancient civilization?

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Greek civilization

What was the first Mesopotamian empire?

• Babylonian empire

• Akkadian empire

• Assyrian empire

Where is Mesopotamia located today?

• Syria, Iraq, Kuwait

• Egypt, Libya, Sudan

• Turkey, Greece, Cyprus

What were Mesopotamians' main activities?

• Trading, mining, and pottery

• Fishing, agriculture, and livestock

• Hunting, weaving, and carpentry

True or false: In Greek, Mesopotamia means "The land between two rivers."

• True

• False

What did the Mesopotamians develop?

• A base 10 system and calendars

• A base 60 system, a seven-day week, and advanced mathematics

• Geometry and astronomy

When the Akkadian empire broke apart, which two empires were formed?

• Persian and Assyrian empires

• Assyrian and Babylonian empires

• Egyptian and Greek empires

What were the two rivers of Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Tigris

• Euphrates and Tigris

• Huang He and Yangtze

What was the name of the sophisticated writing system developed by Mesopotamians?

• Hieroglyphic

• Cuneiform

• Kanji

Rulers in ancient Egypt were also known as:

• Emperors

• Pharaohs

• Kings