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100

Who was the Pharaoh that ended the war against the Hittites following the battle of Kadesh?

Ramses II

100

Ancient Civilization that resided along the Nile River

Egypt

100

A written set of laws in Mesopotamia, that enacted strict punishments for offenses?

Hammurabi's Code

100

Why did Egyptians practice mummification?

To preserve the body so that when the dead are 'reborn' they have their body intact with all their possessions in the afterlife

100

What is the type of government that rules over people with religious laws

Theocracy

200

The names of the two rivers that Ancient Mesopotamia was founded?

Tigris and Euphrates

200
What advantages did the Hittites have over Egyptian warriors?
Hittites had...

Iron 

More Chariots 

Egyptians had...

Bronze

Less Chariots
200

What was Mesopotamian writing that was carved into clay tablets called?

Cuneiform

200

Describe the connection between the Nile and the Egyptian religion?

The predictable flooding of the Nile made it possible for Egyptians to establish a seasonal calendar. Thus creating a system of Life, Death, and Rebirth.

200

The belief in one God

Monotheism

300

Who was the first person to believe in one God according to the Hebrew Bible?

Abraham

300

What was the name of a place of worship in Mesopotamian cultures usually found in the center of the city?

Ziggurat

300

What was the ancient Egyptian written language called?

Hieroglyphs

300
A group of people that are forced to leave their homeland because of wars, persecution, and/or natural disasters

refugees

300

The belief in many Gods

Polytheism

400

Who were the people that were able to conquer Mesopotamia, Egypt and Israel?

Assyrians

400

What were 3 nations/civilizations the Assyrians conquered?

Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Israel

400
The mass relocation of Jews after Judah was conquered by the Chaldean?

Babylon Exile

400

What are the components of a great civilization?

- Large population 

- Enough food for everyone 

- A diversity of jobs 

- Laws

- Religion 

- Arts & Sciences 

- Trade

400

Why were rivers important for establishing ancient civilizations?

flowing water made it easier to distribute to the farms through irrigation.

500
What was the name of the Egyptian ruler?

Pharaoh

500

About how many stones are in the great pyramids?

2 million

500

What made the construction of the pyramids public works?

- Government sanctioned 

- required lots of workers and employment

- appeased the Gods (Pharaohs)

500

What was the importance of written language in ancient civilizations?

- Establishes rule of law 

- Allows uniformity in religion 

- Allows documentation over transactions to settle potential and possible disputes

500

What was the significance of the religious great flood stories?

To impose fear in civilians and create unity