Question 1

What was King Hammurabi most famous for?

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The king of the Babylonian empire who was known for writing one of the first codes of law in the world.

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The Babylonian king who wrote the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world’s first works of literature.

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The first king of New Babylon who was best known for creating a calendar and making advancements in geometry.

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An Akkadian king who created the first empire in the world.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the significance (importance) of legal codes to early civilizations?

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They supported the existing social and political hierarchies to maintain order

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They led to the eventual belief in one god

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They made sure all social classes were treated with the same respect

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They gave citizens the right to choose their rulers and representatives

Question 3

Identify the relationship ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian rulers wanted to have regarding religion & power...

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Rulers claimed to have close relationships with the gods to convince people that they were worthy of ruling

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Rulers asked the class of priests for religious guidance

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Rulers claimed the royal laws were more important than the laws of gods

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Rulers created new religions to unify conquered people

Question 4

Which of the following statements best explains the differences in punishments described in Hammurabi’s Code as it relates to class and its importance in ancient Babylon?

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Maintaining the social hierarchy (order) was very important to Hammurabi. Therefore, he was stricter whenever crimes were committed AGAINST the upper classes.

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Hammurabi gave the lower classes money when someone attacked them since they needed the money. He wanted to help the lower classes.

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Hammurabi was a dictator who enjoyed making laws just so he could control the lives of his subjects.

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Hammurabi valued making punishments consistent and equal no matter what your social class was.

Question 5

What was the primary purpose of the introduction line of Hammurabi’s Code? (hint -- Hammurabi put this in himself)

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To show the people his accomplishments to prove to that he has the right to rule

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To scare his rivals into never challenging him

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To demonstrate how religious he was by mentioning a major god.

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To explain the negative consequences if someone disobeys the law.

Question 6

Which of the following conclusions about ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt seems most accurate?

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Egypt appears to offer more respect to women and is likely less patriarchal than Mesopotamia.

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Neither Egypt nor Mesopotamia are patriarchal

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Egypt and Mesopotamia were equally patriarchal and both oppressed women greatly.

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Mesopotamia was far less patriarchal than Egypt and offered more rights to women under the law.

Question 7

What is the BEST explanation of WHY Egyptians let women rule?

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Egyptians only let women rule when a male heir was not available. Once a male heir was old enough, the woman pharaoh would always be replaced with a man.

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Egyptians actually preferred woman rulers over male rulers because they thought women were better peacekeepers.

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Egyptians chose to let women rule because they truly believed women were equal to men in every way.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about ancient patriarchal societies is correct?

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Wives were treated as inferiors who relied on the protection and control of their husbands in both societies

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Wives are not allowed to work and therefore must be confined to the home in both societies

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Although women cannot work, they were treated as the leaders of the home in both societies

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Women are bought and sold like property in both societies

Question 9

Based on your prior knowledge, which answer BEST describes how common women were treated in Egypt?

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Although it was still a patriarchy since they were restricted from some jobs, common women in Egypt were legal equals to men and could start their own businesses, own and sell property, and even divorce.

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Common women basically had no rights in Egypt, they couldn’t talk with other men or else they might be accused of cheating and be punished.

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Common women were treated as equals with men. Women were allowed to do anything a man could do, such as become a king or lead an army.

Question 10

Which of the following geographic features most accurately describes ancient Mesopotamia and its capacity to thrive?

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Mesopotamia was on flat, but very fertile land

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Mesopotamia was covered in thick forests

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Mesopotamia was surrounded by mountains and valleys

Question 11

A major requirement for any civilization longevity and success is that it is…

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close to a source of fresh water such as a river

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close to a natural barrier such as an ocean

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protected by mountains

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located on flat land to avoid strenuous journeys

Question 12

A merchant taking advantage of a customer while trading in ancient Mesopotamia reflects which of the following developments in early urban societies?

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The growing classism due to increased wealth inequality

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The codification of patriarchy

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Increased government control of trade

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The increasing militarism of Mesopotamian city-states

Question 13

All of the following true about ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian beliefs EXCEPT for: (choose the lie)

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ancient peoples did not think that the gods would ever punish people for wrongdoing

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ancient peoples believed that natural disasters were signs that the gods were angry with them

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ancient peoples believed that the gods controlled natural phenomenon such as flood waters

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the focus of many ancient works of literature were about human’s relationship with the gods

Question 14

What statement most accurately reflects Egyptian and/or Mesopotamian gods?

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Mesopotamia struggled with two violent, unpredictable rivers, the people believed their gods were more violent

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because Mesopotamia was blessed with one gentle, predictable river, their gods were perceived to be generous and kind

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Mesopotamians didn’t worship their gods as much as Egyptians did, so the gods punished them more.

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the way the Mesopotamian gods worked together reflects the harmony and unity that the Mesopotamians felt with other people in their empire.

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