2. We have very short time to do this practice so try
to do your best in the least amount of time.
Write the answers and questions on a sheet of
paper or on your notebook.
Think your answers well, be cool and remember
what you have learned in class.
Use your own words.
Pay attention: follow instructions carefully.
Don’t shout out the answers!
Concentrate on your test, be quiet and…
GOOD LUCK!
3. 1.- What is the difference between cuneiform
and an alphabet?
One represents sounds and the other represents
syllables
One is used for trading and the other for everyday
life.
4. 2.- Why did Phoenicians have to learn how to
sail?
Because they wanted to go around the African
continent.
Because the geography of their homeland left
them no other choice.
Because they didn´t like to walk.
5. 3.- Polytheism is:
The belief in many gods.
The belief in life after death.
The belief that everything in nature has a spirit.
6. 4.- The science of building is::
Geometry.
Ironworking.
Scribing.
Architecture
7. 5.- Which of the following created the first
Empire:
Hammurabi.
Nebuchadnezzar.
Gilgamesh.
Sargon
8. 6.- Which of the following is not a Sumerian
deity:
Pazuzu.
Enlil.
Gilgamesh.
Inanna
10. 2.- What do you consider to be the greatest
strength of the Hittites and their greatest
weakness?
11. 1.- List the military advances developed by
the Assyrians and Hittites
12. Use this time to check your answers.
Correct them if needed
Don´t cheat on yourself, this is a practice of
your skills and capabilities.
Learn from your mistakes and… ADAPT!
13. 1.- What is the difference between cuneiform
and an alphabet?
One represents sounds and the other represents
syllables.
One is used for trading and the other for everyday
life.
14. 2.- Why did Phoenicians have to learn how to
sail?
Because they wanted to go around the African
continent.
Because the geography of their homeland left
them no other choice.
Because they didn´t like to walk.
15. 3.- Polytheism is:
The belief in many gods.
The belief in life after death.
The belief that everything in nature has a spirit.
16. 4.- The science of building is::
Geometry.
Ironworking.
Scribing.
Architecture
17. 5.- Which of the following created the first
Empire:
Hammurabi.
Nebuchadnezzar.
Gilgamesh.
Sargon
18. 6.- Which of the following is not a Sumerian
deity:
Pazuzu.
Enlil.
Gilgamesh.
Inanna
19. 1.- Why was Ur an advanced city?
Because it had massive walls, elaborate
buildings, system of canals, harbors and
thousands of inhabitants.
20. 2.- What do you consider to be the greatest
strength of the Hittites and their greatest
weakness?
Their greatest strength was their fierce army
and their greatest weakness was their internal
conflicts, which led to the murder of their king
and their collapse.
21. 3.- Why would a ruler like Hammurabi post
the laws he wrote in a public place?
This way everyone could know what was
against the law. Also, laws that are writen down
cannot change as easily as those that are
passed down orally.
22. 1.- List the military advances developed by
the Assyrians and Hittites
Battle chariots
Iron weapons
Military organization
23. Check your notes from class.
Visit the website:
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Review some information from your book.
Use this practice as a guideline.
And study…