Geography of the Fertile Crescent
Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
a. It was located between two rivers
b. It was located on the Persian Gulf
c. It contained a diverse group of people
d. It contained a vast amount of natural resources
a. It was located between two rivers
Why was Sargon important in history?
a. He was the first military leader to use chariots.
b. He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire.
c. He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia.
d. He established the world’s first empire.
d. He established the world’s first empire.
Why was it important that Hammurabi’s Code was written down?
a. Judges could interpret laws differently.
b. Government officials could disobey any law.
c. Foreign merchants could understand the laws.
d. People could view each law themselves.
d. People could view each law themselves.
Why was Phoenicia’s location ideal for trade?
a. It bordered other neighboring civilizations with more plentiful natural resources.
b. It had mountains and deserts on three sides, making it easy to defend from invaders.
c. It contained the source of the Tigris River, giving it easy access to Mesopotamia.
d. It had access to the Mediterranean Sea and to land routes into the Fertile Crescent.
d. It had access to the Mediterranean Sea and to land routes into the Fertile Crescent.
Why was Cyrus the Great so successful in conquering different peoples in Southwest Asia?
a. The Persian army used newer weapons.
b. The Persian government paid for a very large army.
c. The Persian government ruled the army justly and fairly.
d. The Persian army was well organized and loyal.
d. The Persian army was well organized and loyal.
How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?
a. It caused them to move into the desert.
b. It made their rivers easier to navigate.
c. It allowed them to produce a surplus of food.
d. It protected their fields from flooding.
c. It allowed them to produce a surplus of food.
Which was NOT an advancement of Ancient Sumer?
a. Cueiform
b. Wheel
c. Iron Tools
d. Sewers
c. Iron Tools
What advancement did the Hittites develop?
a. They used cavalry and archers to fight in battle.
b. They built high walls to protect farmland and cities.
c. They used iron to make strong tools and weapons.
d. They combined copper and tin to make bronze tools.
c. They used iron to make strong tools and weapons.
How did the Phoenicians improve naval navigation?
a. They used seasonal winds and sea currents.
b. They developed an early compass to guide them.
c. They used the stars to guide them.
d. They developed detailed maps of coastlines.
c. They used the stars to guide them.
Who led the revolt against the Medes that marked the beginning of the Persian Empire in 550 BCE?
a. Darius I
b. Cambyses
c. Cyrus the Great
d. Darius II
c. Cyrus the Great
What was the importance of division of labor?
a. It allowed for individuals to focus on farming
b. Many people no longer needed to work
c. It allowed people to focus on creating new technology outside of farming
d. It led to the establishment of government
c. It allowed people to focus on creating new technology outside of farming
Which was not a role of women in Sumer?
a. Caregivers
b. Priestesses
c. Lawmakers
d. Homemaker
Which was not done by the Assyrians to intimidate their enemies?
a. Looting villages
b. Burning crops
c. Announcing their arrival
d. Killing resisters
c. Announcing their arrival
Which of the following goods did the Phoenicians export?
a. bronze tools
b. clay statues
c. cedar timber
d. wool thread
c. cedar timber
How did Cyrus the Great treat the people he conquered?
a. He forced them to adopt Persian customs
b. He disregarded worship for their gods
c. He let people maintain their traditions
d. He forced them into slavery
c. He let people maintain their traditions
Which of the following could be created from resources gathered from the rivers?
a. Copper hooks
b. Clay bricks
c. Straw hats
d. Fishing line
b. Clay bricks
Why did competition arise between the city-states?
a. They competed for natural resources
b. Different religions sparked anger between the city-states
c. Language barriers prevented effective communication
d. They competed for control of the rivers
a. They competed for natural resources
How were Assyrian kings so successful in ruling a large empire?
a. They used local leaders to take care of local issues
b. Capital punishment scared people into obedience
c. Hammurabi’s code was followed by all citizens
d. The king placed military members in each city to make sure his orders were obeyed
a. They used local leaders to take care of local issues
What did the Phoenicians use to communicate complex ideas in writing?
a. an alphabet
b. cuneiform
c. pictographs
d. a stylus
a. an alphabet
In the Persian army, who were the Immortals?
a. The 10,000 soldiers chosen for bravery and skill
b. The calvary who charged the enemy with arrows
c. The horsemen who launched attacks on the enemy
d. The spies who infiltrated enemy encampments
a. The 10,000 soldiers chosen for bravery and skill
Which was not a technological advancement created by civilizations.
a. Tools created from smelting
b. The Plough
c. Spears
d. Rope
c. Spears
Religion in Sumer was a minor part of the people's lives.
True
Flase
False
Who was responsible for rebuilding Babylon after internal wars broke out in the Assyrian Empire
a. Hammurabi
b. Sargon
c. Nebuchadnezzar
d. Nineveh
c. Nebuchadnezzar
What was unique about Phoenician ships?
a. They were the first to use sails
b. They had a primitive foot petaled motor
c. It had both sails and oars
d. The were long and narrow in order to ram into attacking ships
c. It had both sails and oars
In Zoroastrianism, what did the good force create? (More than one answer)
a. Earth
b. Plants and animals
c. Witches
d. Sky
E. Demons
F. First man
G. Monsters
B. Plants and animals
C. Sky
F. First man