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Chap 001
Chapter 01
Prehistory and the Rise of Civilization in the Near East and Egypt
3. The earliest defined period of human development, in which hominids used tools and
developed rudimentary cultures, is called the
A. Neolithic period.
B. Bronze Age.
C. Paleolithic period.
D. Iron Age.
4. Homo sapiens, or human beings, the immediate ancestor of modern humans, first appeared
around
A. 500,000 years ago.
B. 200,000 years ago.
C. 10,000 years ago.
D. 3000 years ago.
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9. The two geographical areas in which civilizations first arose in the Near East were located
A. on the islands of the eastern Mediterranean and in Egypt.
B. in the Tigris-Euphrates valley and in Egypt.
C. in southern Greece and in Egypt.
D. in the Tigris-Euphrates valley and in southern Africa.
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10. The arc of land that swings through some of the most productive land in the Near East is
called
A. the Womb of Civilization.
B. the Breadbasket of the World.
C. the Fertile Crescent.
D. the Bountiful Valley.
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16. A famous literary episode in Sumer describes the generational conflict between a father
and son over
A. taking out the garbage.
B. studying in school.
C. disobeying one's mother.
D. drinking too much.
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23. The most prominent structure in each Sumerian city was the
A. pyramid.
B. pavilion.
C. mosque.
D. ziggurat.
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32. Which of the following was an aspect of the Amarna revolution in Egypt?
A. Egyptian art became more rigid and formalized.
B. Egyptian religion took a permanent new direction.
C. A polytheistic system of religion emerged.
D. Aten was raised to a new level above the other deities.
34. In the Egyptian societal hierarchy, what group would have been just above the peasants?
A. large landowners
B. slaves
C. priests
D. artisans
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35. The model for the step pyramid of King Djoser was
A. an original Egyptian design.
B. borrowed from the Mesopotamian ziggurat.
C. a variation of the earlier, pure pyramid design.
D. adopted from a Chinese design.
38. All of the following are aspects of Hatshepsut's temple EXCEPT that
A. its central shrine is in the pure pyramid shape.
B. it is built with the post-and-lintel style of construction.
C. it uses both round columns and rectangular pillars.
D. it was carved into the face of a cliff
39. The classical Egyptian style of sculpture did NOT include which of the following?
A. left leg forward
B. fists clenched
C. complete nudity
D. serene countenance
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40. Which female pharaoh built a temple across the Nile from Luxor, one of the most splendid
monuments that reflected Egypt's new imperial status?
A. Hatshepsut
B. Nefertiti
C. Mykerinus
D. Akhenaten
42. Which of the following was NOT a common characteristic of Sumerian, Akkadian, and
Babylonian religions?
A. the belief that the gods had created humans to serve them
B. both human-like and inhuman, animal gods
C. the concept of a netherworld where the dead rested
D. the belief that everything, animate or inanimate, was infused with divinity
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Essay Questions
46. Compare and contrast the Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures, focusing on material
inventions, social structures, and the arts.
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47. What were some of the changes occurring in social structures during the Bronze Age?
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49. Compare and contrast the religious beliefs and practices of Egypt and Mesopotamia.
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50. Discuss the themes and characters in The Epic of Gilgamesh. What aspects of
Mesopotamian life do you think the gods might symbolize?
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51. How did the Egyptian New Kingdom come about, and how did its political stability and
imperial reach compare to that of the Old Kingdom?
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52. Describe the architectural and cultural significance and nature of the ziggurat.
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53. Discuss the lives of women in Mesopotamia and the societal roles they played.
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54. What was the significance of the Amarna revolution for Egyptian religion?
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