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Global 9 - First Civilizations Unit Test
Question | Answer |
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Why were yearly floods important to the ancient Egyptians? | Silt from the flood enriched the soil. |
Why were Egyptian pharaohs buried with wealth and possessions? | They thought they’d need wealth in the next life. |
Why was controlling Nubia important to the Egyptian pharaohs? | Nubia was a country rich in gold. |
Why was the area around ancient Mesopotamia referred to as the Fertile Crescent? | Because the land was well-suited for farming. |
Why was learning how to extract iron from metal ore an important discovery to the ancient Hittites? | Because iron weapons were superior to bronze and copper weapons. |
What change did Zoroaster bring to the Persian people? | Monotheism |
What contribution to our present day society did we get from the ancient Phoenicians? | The alphabet. |
What did the Israeli king, Solomon, do that caused a revolt after his death? | He raised the taxes too high. |
Define “monotheistic.” | A belief in one god. |
Name three major religions that emerged from the Middle East. | Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. |
What contribution to modern society did we get from the Egyptians? | Herbal Medicines 12 month Calendar |
What contribution to modern society did we get from Sumer? | 60 minute hour 360 degree circle |
What contribution to modern society did we get from Persia? | Money Monotheism |
Give two examples of cultural diffusion in the ancient civilizations. | Ironworking and pyramid building. |
Explain how cultural diffusion can bring about positive changes for a society. | 1 – helps people of other cultures understand each other better. 2 – people learn better ways of doing things. |