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Western Asia And Egypt (Chapter 2)
Test Description: Regents Multiple Choice Questions on the Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Judaism. (Through Aug. '05)
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The code of Hammurabi is an example of
A
regulations on the way to conduct wars
B
the power of a legislature to veto laws
C
written rules for legal procedures
D
the power of strong kings to control trade
2) Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
A
oral traditions
B
subsistence farming
C
recorded history
D
painting and sculpture
3) The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, Huang He (Yellow River), and Indus were centers of early civilization because they
A
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
B
contained rich soils from annual floods
C
were easy to defend from invasion
D
were isolated from other cultural influences
4) The importance of the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code is that they
A
promoted equality for all classes
B
provided religious freedom
C
established legal principles
D
instituted democratic governments
5) Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
A
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
B
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
C
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
D
papal supremacy
6) The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
A
provide a framework for the development of democracy
B
emphasize the importance of life after death
C
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
D
create a stable society
7) Hammurabi's Code, the Ten Commandments, and the Twelve Tables were all significant to their societies because they established
A
rules for behavior
B
democratic governments
C
economic systems
D
official religions
8) Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
A
believe in reincarnation
B
practice polytheism
C
follow a code of behavior
D
strive for nirvana
9) The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
A
rejected the principle of filial piety
B
ended all physical punishment
C
treated all citizens equally
D
recorded existing laws for all to see
10) The Phoenicians are often referred to as the
A
established colonies throughout northern Europe
B
traded goods and spread ideas in the Mediterranean region
C
introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa
D
developed the first carts with wheels
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