How did the Assyrians keep control over their large empire? (1 point)
Responses
By dividing the empire into smaller units
By dividing the empire into smaller units
By establishing a harsh rule of law
By establishing a harsh rule of law
By setting up large trade routes
By setting up large trade routes
By following strict religions practices
By following strict religions practices
By establishing a highly organized and efficient bureaucracy
Which land feature enabled the Kush to become a powerful kingdom? (1 point)
Responses
Sahara Desert
Sahara Desert
Red Sea
Red Sea
Nile River
Nile River
Persian Gulf
Nile River
Which was the highest social group in ancient Egypt after the pharaoh? (1 point)
Responses
Merchants
Merchants
Scribes
Scribes
Farmers
Farmers
Priests
Priests
What was the significance of the pyramids to ancient Egyptian civilization? (1 point)
Responses
They were tombs to honor pharaohs and their journey in the afterlife
They were tombs to honor pharaohs and their journey in the afterlife
They were military bases to protect important regions in the empire
They were military bases to protect important regions in the empire
They were cultural centers to spread language and education
They were cultural centers to spread language and education
They were community centers designed for leisure activities
They were tombs to honor pharaohs and their journey in the afterlife
In the Indian caste system, what was the role of the Brahmins? (1 point)
Responses
Act as servants
Act as servants
Act as warrors
Act as warrors
Act as merchants
Act as merchants
Act as priests
Act as priests
How did geography influence the development of civilizations in India?(1 point)
Responses
Several large cities were established in the Hindu Kush Mountains
Several large cities were established in the Hindu Kush Mountains
The Hindu Kush Mountains became an easy to place to grow crops
The Hindu Kush Mountains became an easy to place to grow crops
People were able to travel over the Khyber Pass to reach India
People were able to travel over the Khyber Pass to reach India
The climate near the Indus River prevents flooding in the region