Chapter 2 Review

Questions

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1. 1Civilization developed in the Fertile Crescent because
   AThe rivers provided rich farmland.

   BThe area was difficult to defend.

   CThe area was home to many people.

   DMr. Moore's home was there.
2. 2The Phoenicians became wealthy due to
   Atheir sailing ability, selling of wood and purple dye

   Bcontrol of all the cities of Sumer

   Cthey weaving ability

   Dtheir walking ability
3. 3Sumerian temples of worship were called
   Atemples

   Bziggurats

   Cbuildings

   Dsolars
4. 4The Phoenician alphabet made it easier for people in the ancient world to
   Aread and write

   Bsing songs

   Chire scribes

   Ddo artwork
5. 5Hammurabi's Code was important because
   Aeveryone in the world followed it

   Bfor the first time, laws were written down

   Cteachers could exile any bad student

   Dhe became the king
6. 6Hanging gardens of Babylon were built by
   APresident Trump

   BNebuchadnezzar II

   CPresident Biden

   DKing James
7. 7The Phoenicians location near the Mediterranean Sea allowed them to become
   Aa center of culture and art

   Ba center of trade through sailing

   Ca center of bologna sandwiches

   Da center of entertainment
8. 8Mesopotamia means_________________________ in Greek translation.
   A“Land between the river”

   B"Mr. Moore’s backyard"

   C“place of good soil”

   D"land of adventure"
9. 9Which group is famous for their cavalry, battering ram and  a famous library in Nineveh?
   ASumerians

   BAssyrians

   CPersians

   DGermans
10. 10This group of people were famous for their standing troops (immortals), roads, religion (Zoroastrianism), tribute system and two great leaders. (Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great)
    APersians

    BAssyrians

    CBabylonians

    DNeo-Babylonians
11. 11What did artisans(skilled workers) put on their finished product for people to buy?
    ATheir name

    BTheir stone seal

    CTheir location

    DTheir artwork
12. 12Sumerians fought over two things. These two things lead to the destruction for the Sumerian city-states:
    Aland and water

    Bgold and water

    Ctemples and water

    Dhouses and water
13. 13Who created the world's first Empire?
    AHammurabi

    BDarius the Great

    CSargon

    DJoseph
14. 14Which word characterizes the soil of the Fertile Crescent?
    Aunproductive

    Brich

    Crocky

    Dunmanageable
15. 15What was the role of priests in Sumerian civilization?
    AIntroduce new technology

    BCommunicate with gods

    CRun farms

    DSell goods