Question 1

King Solomon is associated with all of the following except

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A)  he ruled a united kingdom. 
B)  he built a temple. 
C)  his capital was Jerusalem. 
D)  Israel was at the height of its powers. 
E)  controlled all of the Middle East. 
A)  he ruled a united kingdom. 
B)  he built a temple. 
C)  his capital was Jerusalem. 
D)  Israel was at the height of its powers. 
E)  controlled all of the Middle East. E

Question 2

What does the Epic of Gilgamesh reveal concerning the nature of the relationship between the ancient Mesopotamians and their gods? Discuss the relationship of the flood narrative as given in the Epic of Gilgamesh with that given in the biblical book of Genesis.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh reveals that the ancient Mesopotamians had a complex and often tumultuous relationship with their gods. The gods were seen as powerful and capricious beings who could both help and harm humans. The relationship between humans and gods was characterized by a sense of dependency, as humans relied on the gods for protection and favor, but also feared their wrath and punishment. The gods were also seen as having control over natural forces, such as the weather and fertility, and were often invoked in rituals and prayers to ensure their benevolence.

The flood narrative in the Epic of Gilgamesh shares many similarities with the biblical story of the flood in the book of Genesis. Both stories feature a catastrophic flood sent by the gods as a punishment for human wickedness, and both involve a chosen hero who is instructed to build a large boat to save himself, his family, and a selection of animals. However, there are also significant differences between the two narratives. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, the flood is sent by the gods Enlil and Ea, while in Genesis, it is sent by the God of the Hebrews. Additionally, the reasons for the flood and the aftermath of the event are portrayed differently in each story. Despite these differences, the similarities between the two narratives suggest a shared cultural heritage and a common understanding of the power and authority of the divine in ancient Mesopotamian and Hebrew societies.

Question 3

Identify the following terms.
-Black Land and Red Land

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The terms "Black Land" and "Red Land" are associated with ancient Egypt and refer to two distinct types of land found in the region, each with its own significance and use.

Black Land:
The "Black Land," also known as "Kemet" in ancient Egyptian, refers to the fertile lands along the banks of the Nile River. This land was characterized by dark, rich, alluvial soil that was deposited by the annual inundation of the Nile, which flooded the plains and left behind silt. This fertile soil was ideal for agriculture and allowed the ancient Egyptians to grow crops such as wheat, barley, and flax, which were essential for food and trade. The Black Land was the backbone of Egypt's agricultural economy and was considered the source of Egypt's wealth and prosperity. It was a narrow strip of land that made up only a small percentage of the total land area of Egypt but was vital for sustaining the population.

Red Land:
In contrast, the "Red Land," or "Deshret" in ancient Egyptian, referred to the barren desert that surrounded the fertile Black Land. This land was covered with reddish sand and was largely inhospitable, offering little to no resources for agriculture or settlement. The harsh desert environment was home to dangerous animals and was seen as a place of chaos and disorder, in contrast to the orderly and life-sustaining Black Land. However, the Red Land was not without its uses; it was rich in minerals and stones, such as gold, copper, and precious gems, which the Egyptians mined. It also served as a natural barrier, protecting Egypt from invasions and providing isolation that contributed to the development of a unique culture.

Together, the Black Land and Red Land represented the duality of the Egyptian environment and were central to the ancient Egyptian worldview, symbolizing the contrast between life and death, fertility and barrenness, and order and chaos.

Question 4

Identify the following terms.
-Persia and Cyrus the Great

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Persia refers to the ancient empire that

Question 5

The three central aspects of Jewish religious belief were the

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A)  priests, rabbis and prophets. 
B)  covenant, the law and the prophets. 
C)  army, the king and the family. 
D)  law, the Pharisees and the rabbinate. 
E)  Judah, Israel, and the Temple. 
A)  priests, rabbis and prophets. 
B)  covenant, the law and the prophets. 
C)  army, the king and the family. 
D)  law, the Pharisees and the rabbinate. 
E)  Judah, Israel, and the Temple.

Question 6

The Chaldean king who rebuilt Babylonia as the center of his empire was

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A)  Cyrus. 
B)  Rameses II. 
C)  Nebuchadnezzar II. 
D)  Ashurbanipal I. 
E)  Marquil VI. 
A)  Cyrus. 
B)  Rameses II. 
C)  Nebuchadnezzar II. 
D)  Ashurbanipal I. 
E)  Marquil VI.

Question 7

The Nile delta,about one hundred miles from the Mediterranean,was called

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A)  Greater Egypt. 
B)  Lower Egypt. 
C)  Upper Egypt. 
D)  Central Egypt. 
E)  Axum. 
A)  Greater Egypt. 
B)  Lower Egypt. 
C)  Upper Egypt. 
D)  Central Egypt. 
E)  Axum.

Question 8

The use of fire may have begun about

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A)  2,000,000 years ago. 
B)  500,000 years ago. 
C)  100,000 years ago. 
D)  25,000 years ago. 
E)  10,000 years ago. 
A)  2,000,000 years ago. 
B)  500,000 years ago. 
C)  100,000 years ago. 
D)  25,000 years ago. 
E)  10,000 years ago.

Question 9

Describe the Assyrian military machine.Based on the writings of the Assyrian kings,what did they consider essential to military success? Do you think the Assyrian kings exaggerated their military prowess? Explain your answer.

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The Assyrian military machine was a form

Question 10

Identify the following terms.
-Sumerians

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The Sumerians were an ancient civilizati

Question 11

Systematic agriculture developed independently in different areas of the world after 3000 and 1500 B.C.E.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The use of statues and gods in temples is an example of Egyptian art being

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A)  abstract. 
B)  formulaic and functional. 
C)  pragmatic. 
D)  limited in its expression by religious restraints. 
E)  minimalist. 
A)  abstract. 
B)  formulaic and functional. 
C)  pragmatic. 
D)  limited in its expression by religious restraints. 
E)  minimalist.

Question 13

The people who created the first Mesopotamian civilization were the

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A)  Sumerians. 
B)  Akkadians. 
C)  Egyptians. 
D)  Babylonians. 
E)  Nubians. 
A)  Sumerians. 
B)  Akkadians. 
C)  Egyptians. 
D)  Babylonians. 
E)  Nubians.

Question 14

The story of Osiris in ancient Egyptian religion served to

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A)  weaken popular belief in the pharaoh's divinity. 
B)  permit the people to maintain a sun cult. 
C)  strengthen the belief that immortality could be achieved. 
D)  provide a method for designing and constructing the pyramids. 
E)  justify wars against Syria. 
A)  weaken popular belief in the pharaoh's divinity. 
B)  permit the people to maintain a sun cult. 
C)  strengthen the belief that immortality could be achieved. 
D)  provide a method for designing and constructing the pyramids. 
E)  justify wars against Syria.

Question 15

Identify the following terms.
-cave paintings

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Cave paintings are prehistoric visual re

Question 16

Compare and contrast Neolithic society with the early civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt.What changed,and why?

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Neolithic society, which emerged around

Question 17

During the prophetic era (c.750-550),Judaism developed a sense of universalism in its monotheistic theology.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Persian Empire

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A)  remained strongly committed to its unique monotheistic beliefs for over two millennia. 
B)  absorbed almost all of its cultural and administrative policies from Assyrian practices. 
C)  ended the "Babylonian Captivity" of the Jews during the reign of Cyrus the Great. 
D)  suffered from administrative corruption, and collapsed after the death of Cyrus. 
E)  was very intolerant of the ideas and practices of the peoples it conquered. 
A)  remained strongly committed to its unique monotheistic beliefs for over two millennia. 
B)  absorbed almost all of its cultural and administrative policies from Assyrian practices. 
C)  ended the "Babylonian Captivity" of the Jews during the reign of Cyrus the Great. 
D)  suffered from administrative corruption, and collapsed after the death of Cyrus. 
E)  was very intolerant of the ideas and practices of the peoples it conquered.

Question 19

In addition to Mesopotamia and Egypt,other nearby areas in which significant human advances were made included

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A)  the development of large urban centers in the Balkan peninsula by 9300 B.C.E. 
B)  probable independent development of animal domestication and limited farming in what is now southern France by 10,000 B.C.E. 
C)  the establishment of large sheep ranches on the islands of Sicily and Ireland. 
D)  the construction of a large megalithic complexes in the British Isles and in northwestern France which revealed a surprising awareness of astronomical data. 
E)  the appearance of true cities in northern Gaul by 4000 B.C.E. 
A)  the development of large urban centers in the Balkan peninsula by 9300 B.C.E. 
B)  probable independent development of animal domestication and limited farming in what is now southern France by 10,000 B.C.E. 
C)  the establishment of large sheep ranches on the islands of Sicily and Ireland. 
D)  the construction of a large megalithic complexes in the British Isles and in northwestern France which revealed a surprising awareness of astronomical data. 
E)  the appearance of true cities in northern Gaul by 4000 B.C.E.

Question 20

Identify the following terms.
-hieroglyphs

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Hieroglyphs are a form of writing used b

Exam 1: Early Humans and the First Civilizations

King Solomon is associated with all of the following except

What does the Epic of Gilgamesh reveal concerning the nature of the relationship between the ancient Mesopotamians and their gods? Discuss the relationship of the flood narrative as given in the Epic of Gilgamesh with that given in the biblical book of Genesis.

Identify the following terms. -Black Land and Red Land

Identify the following terms. -Persia and Cyrus the Great

The three central aspects of Jewish religious belief were the

The Chaldean king who rebuilt Babylonia as the center of his empire was

The Nile delta,about one hundred miles from the Mediterranean,was called

The use of fire may have begun about

Describe the Assyrian military machine.Based on the writings of the Assyrian kings,what did they consider essential to military success? Do you think the Assyrian kings exaggerated their military prowess? Explain your answer.

Identify the following terms. -Sumerians

Systematic agriculture developed independently in different areas of the world after 3000 and 1500 B.C.E.

The use of statues and gods in temples is an example of Egyptian art being

The people who created the first Mesopotamian civilization were the

The story of Osiris in ancient Egyptian religion served to

Identify the following terms. -cave paintings

Compare and contrast Neolithic society with the early civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt.What changed,and why?

During the prophetic era (c.750-550),Judaism developed a sense of universalism in its monotheistic theology.

The Persian Empire

In addition to Mesopotamia and Egypt,other nearby areas in which significant human advances were made included

Identify the following terms. -hieroglyphs

Ancient India

China in Antiquity

The Civilization of the Greeks

The First World Civilizations: Rome, China, and the Emergence of the Silk Road

The Americas

Ferment in the Middle East: The Rise of Islam

Early Civilizations in Africa

The Expansion of Civilization in South and Southeast Asia

The Flowering of Traditional China

The East Asian Rimlands: Early Japan, Korea, and Vietnam

The Making of Europe

The Byzantine Empire and Crisis and Recovery in the West

New Encounters: The Creation of a World Market

Europe Transformed: Reform and State Building

The Muslim Empires

The East Asian World

The West on the Eve of a New World Order

The Beginnings of Modernization: Industrialization and Nationalism in the Nineteenth Century

The Americas and Society and Culture in the West

The High Tide of Imperialism

Shadows over the Pacific: East Asia under Challenge

The Beginning of the Twentieth-Century Crisis: War and Revolution

Nationalism Revolution and Dictatorship: Asia the Middle East and Latin America from 1919 to 1939

The Crisis Deepens: World War II

East and West in the Grip of the Cold War

Brave New World: Communism on Trial

Europe and the Western Hemisphere since 1945

Challenges of Nation Building in Africa and the Middle East

Toward the Pacific Century

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