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Which ancient civilization is associated with the first city in the world, Uruk, and the invention of the Cuneiform script?

  • Ancient Egypt
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Akkadian Empire
  • Mesopotamia (correct)

Who was the leader of the Akkadian Empire, known as the founder of the first empire and who adopted their own Sumerian script?

  • Sargon the Great (correct)
  • Inhotep
  • Khufu
  • Hammurabi

Which ancient kingdom was Hammurabi a ruler of, known for his law code and being the first ruler to promote one god over others?

  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Middle Kingdom of Egypt
  • Old Kingdom of Egypt
  • Old Babylonian Kingdom (correct)

Which ancient civilization believed in many gods, constructed ziggurats, and had a hierarchical society with kings, priests, scribes, and slaves?

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

In which ancient civilization was the pyramid construction prominent during the Old Kingdom period with Pharaohs considered living gods?

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

Who was identified as the hidden one and elevated over other gods during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt?

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

During which period in Ancient Egypt did female rulers like Hatshepsut have higher status, and women were able to initiate lawsuits?

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

'Pharaoh' means what in Ancient Egyptian context?

<p>'Living God' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Hieroglyphic,' 'Hieratic,' and 'Cursive' were different forms of writing developed during which ancient civilization?

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

Which ancient civilization had a belief in afterlife and rebirth, along with a capital named Memphis in Lower Egypt?

<p>Ancient Egypt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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