Mesopotamia
The Hellenistic period covers the years between 323 BC, the death of Alexander the Great, and 31 BC, the suicide of Cleopatra. These years are referred to as Hellenistic because during this time,
Greek culture was spread throughout the non-Greek world.
How did the annual flooding of the Nile River most likely help the development of early Egyptian civilization?
by creating fertile soil
The Hellenistic period covers the years between 323 BC, the death of Alexander the Great, and 31 BC, the suicide of Cleopatra. These years are referred to as Hellenistic because during this time,
Greek culture was spread throughout the non-Greek world.
Which is one of the ways that the Latin language is commonly used today?
it is used by scientists to name plants and animals.
Which type of religion did the early Hebrews adopt that made them unique at the time?
Monotheism
King Hammurabi developed a code of 282 laws to govern his growing Babylonian empire. What was the effect of his code?
a unification of the culturally divers groups he controlled
The ancient Egyptians were polytheistic. This means they believed in
many gods.
The Greek city-state of Athens was the first democracy. Citizens were expected to vote, serve on assembly lines, serve in the military, and be jurors. Who was considered a citizen in ancient Greece?
property-owning Greek-born males
For the ancient Romans, the lack of local water supplies posed a natural obstacle to the growth of cities in their empire. They are best known for overcoming this obstacle by building
aqueducts.
Which of these best describes how Christians view the Hebrew Bible used in Judaism?
They believe it is the Old Testament, making it the first part of their Bible.
The need for government grew out of the Agricultural Revolution. Which of these contributed to that need?
I, III, and IV
One reason ancient Greece became a trading nation was its
location next to the sea.
Which of these Roman structures has design elements similar to those used in modern athletic stadiums?
the Colosseum
Which statement best describes the expansion of Islam?
It spread quickly throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
The Mesopotamians constructed monumental buildings that served as temples. What was the name given these structures?
ziggurat
Mesopotamians believed that the ruling king was a representative of the gods. Egyptians believed that the ruling king was a god.
Which type of government best best characterizes these ancient civilizations?
monarchy