An Ancient World Civilizations History Quiz

25 Questions | By Chrralph | Updated: Jan 10, 2023 | Attempts: 819

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Ancient World History Quiz on the Ancient Mesopotamians, the Egyptians, the Phoenicians, the Israelites, and the Persians.

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1.

Why was Mesopotamia so fertile?
- A.
  
  It rained frequently
- B.
  
  Mesopotamia was not fertile
- C.
  
  The Tigris and Euphrates River overflowed their banks
- D.
  
  A and C
- E.
  
  None of these above
2.

What were way or ways the flow of the rivers controlled?
- A.
  
  Using irrigation
- B.
  
  Making dikes
- C.
  
  Using drainage ditches
- D.
  
  A and B
- E.
  
  A and C
3.

Mesopotamians were polytheistic.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

What were the powers of kings?
- A.
  
  Led armies
- B.
  
  Supervised public works building
- C.
  
  Organized workers for irrigation
- D.
  
  All of these above
- E.
  
  A and B
5.

The Sumerians had a government that was a...
6.

What was a ziggurat and what was its purpose?
7.

What was the name of the writing that the Sumerians invented?
8.

Why was writing important for the Sumerians?
9.

What was the code of Hammurabi?
10.

What natural barriers gave Egypt protection from foreign invaders?
11.

The Egyptians were monotheistic
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Describe the Mummification process.
13.

Who were the Hyksos?
14.

Hatsheput was...
15.

What was the name of the language used in Egypt?
- A.
  
  Cuneiform
- B.
  
  Hieroglyphics
- C.
  
  Semitic Languages
- D.
  
  A and B
- E.
  
  A, B, and C
16.

Describe nomads and their lifestyle.
17.

The Hittites were...
18.

Who were the Phoenicians and describe their lifestyles.
19.

Describe Israel and their lifestyles.
20.

The Jews were monotheistic
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

The Assyrians were...
- A.
  
  Superb fighters
- B.
  
  Semitic-speaking
- C.
  
  Used terror
- D.
  
  Committed atrocities
- E.
  
  All of these above
22.

Nebuchadnezzar was...
23.

The Persians were...
24.

Describe the Fall of Persia.
25.

What is Zoroastrianism?