Which of the following characteristics allowed southern Mesopotamia to become the cradle of civilization?(1 point)
Responses
Nomads developed aggressive herding techniques.
Nomads developed aggressive herding techniques.
Engineers developed ways of extracting usable fresh water from the salt water.
Engineers developed ways of extracting usable fresh water from the salt water.
Tribes built deep wells and extensive cooling structures for crops.
Tribes built deep wells and extensive cooling structures for crops.
Farmers developed technology for irrigation.
Farmers developed technology for irrigation.
The Assyrian rulers divided their empire into 70 smaller units of government called provinces. Then they assigned a governor to each province who reported directly to the Assyrian ruler. What was the goal of this technique?(1 point)
Responses
to encourage trade throughout the empire
to encourage trade throughout the empire
to keep control of distant lands
to keep control of distant lands
to allow provinces to become separate empires
to allow provinces to become separate empires
to keep powerful governors from competing for the throne
to keep powerful governors from competing for the throne
to keep control of distant lands
How was Darius able to maintain control of such a large empire?(1 point)
Responses
He adopted a monotheistic religion.
He adopted a monotheistic religion.
He gave local rulers some control over their government.
He gave local rulers some control over their government.
He forced provinces to pay tributes they were unable to afford.
He forced provinces to pay tributes they were unable to afford.
He established a different currency for each of the provinces.
He gave local rulers some control over their government.
How were the early Israelites different from others in the Fertile Crescent? (1 point)
Responses
They used iron tools.
They used iron tools.
They did not live in family groups.
They did not live in family groups.
They practiced monotheism.
They practiced monotheism.
They did not eat meat.
They practiced monotheism.
Why is the Torah important to Judaism?(1 point)
Responses
It tells the story of the origin of Judaism.
It tells the story of the origin of Judaism.
It debates whether the promised land should go to the Jewish people.
It debates whether the promised land should go to the Jewish people.
It describes polytheism.
It describes polytheism.
It predicts the future of the Jewish people.
It tells the story of the origin of Judaism.
What was the Exodus?(1 point)
Responses
the start of Israelite enslavement in Egypt
the start of Israelite enslavement in Egypt
the binding agreement between Abraham and God
the binding agreement between Abraham and God
the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
the first book of the Torah
the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
Which of the following contributed to the increased economic and military power of the Sumerians?(1 point)
Responses
the formation of alliances with other city-states
the formation of alliances with other city-states
a standing army of many trained soldiers
a standing army of many trained soldiers
a series of highly strategic army leaders
a series of highly strategic army leaders
the development of bronze to make weapons
the development of bronze to make weapons
Which statement best describes the status of women in Sumerian society?(1 point)
Responses
Women were often military leaders.
Women were often military leaders.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Which statement best describes Sumerian religion?(1 point)
Responses
They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs.
They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs.
They believed that anyone could communicate with the gods.
They believed that anyone could communicate with the gods.
They worshiped many different gods and goddesses.
They worshiped many different gods and goddesses.
They worshipped one all-powerful God.
They worshiped many different gods and goddesses.
The main purpose of Hammurabi’s Code was to(1 point)
Responses
describe the goals of the government.
describe the goals of the government.
provide information about medical research.
provide information about medical research.
give guidelines for how to travel safely to other territories.
give guidelines for how to travel safely to other territories.
make sure everyone in his empire knew the law.
make sure everyone in his empire knew the law.
make sure everyone in his empire knew the law.
How did trade affect the Akkadians? (1 point)
Responses
It introduced the slave trade and enriched their empire.
It introduced the slave trade and enriched their empire.
It spread their culture and brought new goods.
It spread their culture and brought new goods.
It encouraged military invasions of their land.
It encouraged military invasions of their land.
It created a new class of artisans.
It spread their culture and brought new goods.
Why were the Phoenicians able to spread their culture over a wide area?(1 point)
Responses
Phoenician armies imposed Phoenician culture throughout the region.
Phoenician armies imposed Phoenician culture throughout the region.
The Phoenician cavalry could cover more ground faster than foot soldiers.
The Phoenician cavalry could cover more ground faster than foot soldiers.
Phoenician sailors traded with other cities in the Mediterranean region.
Phoenician sailors traded with other cities in the Mediterranean region.
Phoenicia had many natural resources that were desirable to other countries.
Phoenicia had many natural resources that were desirable to other countries.
Phoenician sailors traded with other cities in the Mediterranean region.
How did the Phoenicians influence language today?(1 point)
Responses
by creating precise maps of cultural language interactions as they traded
by creating precise maps of cultural language interactions as they traded
by creating the world's first paper and making written records portable
by creating the world's first paper and making written records portable
by creating an alphabet that linked symbols to sounds in a spoken language
by creating an alphabet that linked symbols to sounds in a spoken language
by creating an new type of currency
by creating an alphabet that linked symbols to sounds in a spoken language
Why do Jewish people study the Talmud and Hebrew Bible?(1 point)
Responses
These works are the basis for Jewish teaching and traditions.
These works are the basis for Jewish teaching and traditions.
Studying sacred writings is one of the Ten Commandments.
Studying sacred writings is one of the Ten Commandments.
These works describe the history of Judaism to the present day.
These works describe the history of Judaism to the present day.
These works describe the history of Judaism to the present day.
These works describe the history of Judaism to the present day.
These works are the basis for Jewish teaching and traditions.
Which of the following is NOT a key teaching of Judaism?(1 point)
Responses
Observe the Sabbath.
Observe the Sabbath.
Do not make war.
Do not make war.
There is only one God.
There is only one God.
Love your neighbor.
Do not make war.
What happened to the kingdom of Israel after Solomon died? (1 point)
Responses
It fell and the Babylonian captivity began.
It fell and the Babylonian captivity began.
David became king.
David became king.
The time of judges began.
The time of judges began.
It split into two kingdoms.
It split into two kingdoms.
How have the teachings of Judaism influenced modern society?(1 point)
Responses
Many classic tales are taken from stories originating in the Talmud.
Many classic tales are taken from stories originating in the Talmud.
Hebrew is one of the most common languages spoken in the world.
Hebrew is one of the most common languages spoken in the world.
The Ten Commandments replaced Hammurabi's Code as the basis for criminal law.
The Ten Commandments replaced Hammurabi's Code as the basis for criminal law.
Jewish ethical and moral traditions form a basis for many democratic societies.
Jewish ethical and moral traditions form a basis for many democratic societies.
What was the result of the Diaspora?(1 point)
Responses
Israel was split into two kingdoms.
Israel was split into two kingdoms.
The Temple was destroyed.
The Temple was destroyed.
The Israelites returned to their traditional homeland.
The Israelites returned to their traditional homeland.
The Jewish people were scattered across a wide area
The Jewish people were scattered across a wide area
The origins of most Jewish beliefs come from which text?(1 point)
Responses
Torah
Torah
Avesta
Avesta
Talmud
Talmud
Standard of Ur
Torah
How did the diffusion of Phoenician culture through trade affect the Mediterranean region?(1 point)
Responses
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common religious faith.
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
How did the diffusion of Phoenician culture through trade affect the Mediterranean region?
(1 point)
Responses
It gave the region a common religious faith.
It gave the region a common religious faith.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
Apologies for the mistake in my previous response. The correct answer is: It gave the region a common written alphabet.
Who conquered Judah and destroyed Solomon’s Temple?
The Babylonians, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, conquered Judah and destroyed Solomon's Temple.
Which of the following best describes Cyrus the Great? Select the three correct answers.
(2 points)
Responses
He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
He defeated Cambyses II in battle and conquered the Persian empire.
He used trenches to drain a river so his troops could attack a city.
He used trenches to drain a river so his troops could attack a city.
He was defeated in battle by Croesus, the king of Lydia, and fled from Ionia.
The three correct answers are:
- He allowed the people he conquered to keep their customs and religions.
- He captured Babylon and freed the Jewish people to return to Judah.
How was the invention of the wheel important to the Sumerians?
(1 point)
Responses
It allowed them to conquer neighboring states.
It allowed them to conquer neighboring states.
It made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
It made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
It improved their communication and recordkeeping.
It improved their communication and recordkeeping.
It helped them to water their crops all year
It made traveling with traded items easier and increased trade.
How did the Assyrian empire dominate Mesopotamia?
(1 point)
Responses
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of archery forces and stone weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of archery forces and stone weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of elite forces and bronze weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of elite forces and bronze weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of naval forces and copper weapons.
It dominated Mesopotamia through its use of cavalry forces and iron weapons.
What belief did Zoroaster teach?
(1 point)
Responses
He taught that the universe is dominated by good, not evil.
He taught that the universe is dominated by good, not evil.
He taught that the universe is governed by natural laws, not gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is governed by natural laws, not gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
He taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
He taught that the universe is ruled by many different gods and goddesses.
He taught that the universe is locked in an eternal struggle between good and evil.
Who created a common currency to make trade easier throughout the Persian empire?
(1 point)
Responses
Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great
Darius
Darius
Hammurabi
Hammurabi
Sargon
Darius
What was the function of Sumerian seals?
(1 point)
Responses
to honor a city-state's gods or goddesses
to honor a city-state's gods or goddesses
to serve as a personalized signature
to serve as a personalized signature
to serve as a common trade currency
to serve as a common trade currency
to serve as a standardized measure of weight