Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia WS
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What ancient civilization is primarily associated with the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

  • Mayans
  • Romans
  • Egyptians
  • Sumerians (correct)

Which term refers to a type of ancient city characterized by a ziggurat and surrounding land?

  • City-state (correct)
  • Territory
  • Metropolis
  • Kingdom

The principle of 'an eye for an eye' mentioned in the text is associated with which legal code?

  • Mosaic Law
  • Justinian Code
  • Ten Commandments
  • Code of Hammurabi (correct)

Who was the ruler known for creating the world's first written legal code?

<p>Hammurabi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What region is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Civilization' due to its early advancements?

<p>Fertile Crescent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who overran the Sumerian city-states and set up the first empire in world history?

<p>Sargon of Akkad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the code that significantly influenced law codes in later civilizations?

<p>Code of Hammurabi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Code of Hammurabi inscribed?

<p>On a 7-foot stela (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river valley civilization was influenced by the Code of Hammurabi?

<p>Mesopotamia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major world religions show influence from the precepts of Hammurabi’s code?

<p>Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What punishment is mentioned in the Code of Hammurabi for a person who puts out the eye of another?

<p>His eye shall be put out (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the Akkadian Empire due to attacks from neighbors?

<p>It fell by 2100 B.C. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key region was under the control of Hammurabi after he gained power in Babylon?

<p>Sumer and Akkad (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of a series of weak kings after Hammurabi's death in 1750 B.C.?

<p>The empire fell to new invaders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what was a distinguishing feature of Hammurabi's code compared to earlier Sumerian laws?

<p>More progressive family law and women's rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which river supported a strong economy in Mesopotamia?

<p>Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Mesopotamian society, what was the role of women in marriage according to Hammurabi's code?

<p>Women had fewer rights compared to men (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence a husband could impose on his wife according to Hammurabi's code if she neglected her home or humiliated him?

<p>She could be drowned (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the society in Mesopotamia during Hammurabi's time?

<p>Patriarchal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did fathers exercise control over their children according to Hammurabi's laws?

<p>By disowning them for minor offenses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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