Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt

One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a___________.

• monotheistic religion

• ziggurat

• compass

• written language

Which geographical factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?

• River valleys

• Cool temperatures

• Locations near straits

• Access to mountains

Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt an Mesopotamia?

• River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.

• Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.

• Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes.

• Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.

Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Nile Valley

• Mesopotamia

• Richland

• Hieroglyphics

. . .“If a man has knocked out the teeth of a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be knocked out. If he has knocked out the teeth of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay one-third

of a mina of silver.”. . .

— Code of Hammurabi

Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's code of laws?

• All men are equal under the law.

• Fines are preferable to punishment.

• Laws must be applied differently for different classes of people.

• Violence must always be punished with violence.

What river would be found in Egypt?

• Yellow River

• Nile

• Tigris

• Euphrates

A tall grass-like reed that grows in the Nile Delta and was used as an early form of paper is called________.

• cuneiform

• bamboo

• papyrus

• Jerry

Ancient Egypt's writing system was known as ______.

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

• chisel and scratch

• Rosetta

Ancient Mesopotamia's writing system was known as ______.

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

• chisel and scratch

• Rosetta

In Ancient Egypt, who was the head of government and religious life?

• Pharaohs

• Farmers

• Nobles

• Scribes