Ancient Civilizations Quiz
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Ancient Civilizations Quiz

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Who issued the Code of Laws at Babylon in 1790 B.C.?

  • Hammurabi (correct)
  • Shi Huangdi
  • Sargon the Great
  • Narappan civilization

    • In 221 B.C., who became the ruler of the Maurya Empire?

  • Moses
  • Ashoka (correct)
  • Siddhartha the Buddha
  • Hatshepsut

    • Which civilization is credited with developing the first empire by conquering Sumer?

  • Ashoka
  • Sargon the Great (correct)
  • Hammurabi
  • Shi Huangdi

    • Who is considered the first female pharaoh of Egypt?

    <p>Hatshepsut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization emerges in China around 1470 B.C.?

    <p>Shang dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt around 1250 B.C.?

    <p>Moses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler began the Qin dynasty in China around 221 B.C.?

    <p>Shi Huangdi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important technology was developed by the people in the text?

    <p>Ox-driven plow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the wet clay tablets mentioned in the text?

    <p>To write documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh mentioned in the text?

    <p>It is the world's oldest recorded story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Sumerians believe about their gods according to the text?

    <p>Their gods ruled the earth and created humans to serve them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the function of the cuneiform tablet mentioned in the text?

    <p>To document information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the state of the first Mesopotamian civilization mentioned in the text?

    <p>It wasn't controlled by a single government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the ox-driven plow developed by the people in the text?

    <p>Aiding in agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the attitude of the Sumerians towards religion according to the text?

    <p>They took religion seriously</p> Signup and view all the answers

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