1.2 Ancient Civilizations QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt with this quiz game! by Latter UP Tools 1 What was one of the key features of Mesopotamian civilization that contributed to its development? a b) Lack of organized trade b d) Nomadic lifestyle c c) Advanced irrigation and agricultural schemes d a) Isolation from other cultures 2 Who established the Akkadian dynasty and ruled circa 2330-2284 BCE? a d) Nebuchadnezzar b b) Gilgamesh c c) Sargon of Akkad d a) Hammurabi 3 What was one of the significant contributions of Mesopotamian civilization to the world? a a) The construction of pyramids b b) The invention of the wheel c d) The first known writing system d c) The development of democracy 4 What was the primary focus of Mesopotamian civilization initially? a a) Art and architecture b c) Military conquest c b) Agriculture and trade d d) Religious rituals 5 What was the primary purpose of the Standard of Ur? a a) It was used as a musical instrument. b d) It was a map of the city. c c) It was a legal document. d b) It was a ceremonial banner. 6 What was the main function of the Ziggurat in Mesopotamian cities? a b) It served as a marketplace. b d) It was a place for religious rituals and worship. c a) It was a military fort. d c) It was a royal palace. 7 What was the primary material used in the construction of Mesopotamian buildings? a a) Stone b d) Wood c c) Mud-brick d b) Metal 8 What was the main reason for the large labor force in Mesopotamian cities? a a) To serve in the temples b b) To work in the fields c d) To construct irrigation and building projects d c) To build military fortifications 9 What was the primary role of the pharaoh in Old Kingdom Egypt? a c) Merchant b d) Chief architect c b) Mediator between the gods and his subjects d a) Military leader 10 Which god was the sun cult associated with during the Old Kingdom? a a) Ra b c) Horus c b) Anubis d d) Osiris
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