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What is the meaning of the word 'Mesopotamia'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Mesopotamia'?
- Land of the Gods
- Land of the Pyramids
- Land of the Pharaohs
- Land between two rivers (correct)
What is the significance of Mesopotamia in terms of history writing?
What is the significance of Mesopotamia in terms of history writing?
- It marks the beginning of history (correct)
- It marks the end of the Prehistory
- It marks the end of Ancient History
- It marks the beginning of the Prehistory
What was a common feature of Mesopotamian cities like Ur, Uruk, Kish, and Lagesh?
What was a common feature of Mesopotamian cities like Ur, Uruk, Kish, and Lagesh?
- Each city had a major river flowing through it
- Each city was surrounded by mountains
- They were all ruled by a single monarch
- Every city had its own government and patron god (correct)
What type of structure was typically found at the center of Mesopotamian cities like Ur and Uruk?
What type of structure was typically found at the center of Mesopotamian cities like Ur and Uruk?
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Who were the Mesopotamian warrior-gods and what was their role?
Who were the Mesopotamian warrior-gods and what was their role?
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What new form of government structure arose in Mesopotamia as military commanders became monarchs?
What new form of government structure arose in Mesopotamia as military commanders became monarchs?
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How long did the Akkadian Empire last?
How long did the Akkadian Empire last?
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Which civilization overtook the Sumerians around 2000 B.C.?
Which civilization overtook the Sumerians around 2000 B.C.?
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Where did the Ancient Egyptian civilization emerge?
Where did the Ancient Egyptian civilization emerge?
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Why did the Ancient Egyptians live near the River Nile?
Why did the Ancient Egyptians live near the River Nile?
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What was the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian civilization?
What was the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian civilization?
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