Chapter 02 Quiz A with Explanations

. Urban cultures were first established around 3200 B.C.E in

Egypt.

Mesopotamia.

Greece.

China.

. How did the development of irrigated farming impact social life in villages?

It led to greater conflict among family groups over resources.

It led to the development of male-dominated societies.

It led to higher levels of organization and cooperation among villagers.

It led to a return to gathering and hunting lifestyles.

. What was a key motivation for the development of cities?

The need for larger living accommodations.

The need for people to trade goods to meet their basic needs.

The need for military centers to protect the population.

The need for large temples in which to bury the dead.

. The first city in Mesopotamia was

Harappa.

Baghdad.

Memphis.

Uruk.

. The worship of many deities is called

nature veneration.

polytheism.

monotheism.

secularism.,,Incorrect.

. In Mesopotamia, the demand for luxury goods contributed to the growth of

temple banking systems.

warfare and conquest.

long-distance trade.

social inequality.

. A major force behind historical change in Mesopotamia was

the collapse of Uruk.

the invention of writing.

the rise of militarism.

the drying up of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

. The social hierarchy of urban societies in Mesopotamia was characterized by

a lack of slavery.

a small, powerful elite.

equality among the classes.

the growing wealth and power of rural farmers.

. What was the role of the rationing system in Mesopotamia?

It provided the majority of resources to the military.

It provided resources for long-distance trade.

It provided material help only to expectant mothers.

It provided a safety net for those in need.

. The concept of justice found in the laws of Hammurabi are based on the idea of retribution, but only if

both parties are of the same social standing.

both parties are of the same gender.

both parties have the same profession.

both parties are from the same tribal group.

. What led to the development of writing in ancient Mesopotamia?

Priests recording religious texts.

Rulers recording edicts.

Administrators keeping track of economic activity.

Military leaders keeping track of troops.

. The invention of writing is significant to world history because it

led to the invention of astronomy and other sciences.

led to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge from generation to generation.

led to the standardization of written and spoken language throughout the world.

led to the growing role of the scribe in society.

. In the Epic of Gilgamesh the hero's quest involves

ruling a city-state.

surviving a world-wide deluge.

searching for everlasting life.

freeing slaves.

. What became the dominant political organization throughout Southwest Asia after 1600 B.C.E.?

The territorial state.

the city-state.

The empire.

The village council.

. The palace at Knossos on the island of Crete was a significant center of

weapons manufacturing.

worship.

commercial exchange.

Paleolithic culture.

. How were diplomatic relations among the states of ancient Southwest Asia reinforced?

Through a regional council which met on the island of Crete.

Through appeals to local deities to maintain peace and security.

Through the introduction of permanent diplomatic representatives in the various capitals.

Through the exchange of expensive gifts and royal women for marriage.

. During the period from 1600 to 1200 B.C.E. what was the major source of wealth and power for the "Great Kings"?

Divine sanction.

Conquest of wealthy regions.

Lower social classes, especially farmers.

Long-distance trade in luxury goods.

. What was a great advantage for Egyptian agriculture?

The regular flooding of the Nile.

The large number of slaves dedicated to farming.

The growth of a strong, urban society.

The lack of large animals to disrupt farming.

. What was the major source of power for the ancient Egyptian king?

His access to the immense agricultural wealth of Egypt.

His control of a large army.

His role as the connection between his people and the divine.

His ability to predict when the Nile would flood.

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