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What was the purpose of Olmec cities?
A
They were built to honor the gods.B
They were built as economic centers.C
They were created to house the ruling elite.D
They were created to defend against attack.2
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Why was irrigation important to Sumer?
It led to the invention of the sail.
OptionIt helped create food surpluses.
OptionIt led to trade with other city-states.
OptionIt moved water from mountains to city-states.
Option3
The map shows the Fertile Crescent.
the Red Sea
Optionthe Persian Gulf
Optionthe Caspian Sea
Optionthe Mediterranean Sea
Option4
How was the Chavin economy structured?
It relied on trade with other civilizations.
OptionIt was based on a gold coin system.
OptionIt relied on the ocean as its main resource.
OptionIt was based on natural resources and bartering.
Option5
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The Zapotec worshipped many different gods.
OptionThe Zapotec believed that gods took human form.
OptionThe Zapotec built pyramids to be closer to the gods.
OptionThe Zapotec believed that the jaguar was a sacred animal.
Option6
Which was a Sumerian belief?
Hard work kept the gods happy.
OptionNothing people did could please the gods.
OptionThe gods had gone away, leaving people alone.
OptionThe gods had little influence over people’s daily lives.
Option7
Which cultural achievement is credited to the Zapotec civilization?
They built an observatory.
OptionThey made colossal carvings.
OptionThey created elaborate pottery.
OptionThey created detailed metalwork.
Option8
Who were the record keepers of Sumerian society?
priests
Optionlandowners
Optionscribes
Optionkings
Option9
Which Chaldean leader conquered the Assyrian Empire?
Sargon
OptionNabopolassar
OptionCyrus the Great
OptionNebuchadnezzar II
Option10
The map shows the Fertile Crescent.
the Nile
Optionthe Tigris
Optionthe Jordan
Optionthe Euphrates
Option11
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The Babylonians built impressive temples.
OptionBabylon placed an emphasis on education.
OptionThe Babylonians had beautiful hanging gardens.
OptionBabylon forced artists and intellectuals to move to the capital.
Option12
How has the climate changed in the Fertile Crescent since the ancient era?
The average temperature is cooler.
OptionThe average rainfall has increased.
OptionThe lengths of droughts have increased.
OptionThe amount of water from flooding has increased.
Option13
Which factor contributed to the rise of the Akkadian Empire?
A
The Akkadians invaded the Fertile Crescent.B
The Akkadians encouraged Israelites to rebel.C
The Akkadians fought wars to overthrow weaker empires.D
The Akkadians managed to unite Mesopotamian city-states.14
What factor contributed to the decline of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?
The empire became weak after numerous rebellions.
OptionThe empire was in debt due to expensive building projects.
OptionThe empire fell into decline after the death of a powerful leader.
OptionThe empire became weak due to wars with neighboring empires.
Option15
What was the Sumerian system of writing?
cuneiform
Optionhieroglyphics
Optionphonetic alphabet
Optionpictograms
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