The most significant features that promoted development were the proximity to the ocean and desert climates.
A Hittites and Mitannians in Palestine
B Thebes
C neo- Assyrians
d Persians
Describe the political philosophy of the Egyptian government through all three major dynastic periods.(1 point)
a capitalism
b absolute monarchy
c feminist system
d monotheism
What did most people in Egypt do for a job throughout the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms?(1 point)
a scribe
b farmer
c priest
d merchant trader
To construct an accurate timeline that shows the major civilizations in Mesopotamia during ancient times, which key civilization is missing?(1 point)
a Hammurabi
b Babylonia
c Egypt
d Palestine
Egyptians altered their environment by developing basin irrigation to deliver water to their crops. How does this compare with the way Mesopotamians altered their environment?(1 point)
a The Mesopotamians funneled monsoon rains to their crops.
b The Mesopotamians used a series of crisscrossing channels.
c The Mesopotamians used a system of dams.
d The Mesopotamians also used basin irrigation.
A – The Hittites and Mitannians in Palestine were not significant features that promoted development in the same way as the proximity to the ocean and desert climates.
B – Thebes, as an ancient Egyptian city, was not a feature that promoted development in terms of proximity to the ocean and desert climates.
C – The neo-Assyrians were not significant features that promoted development in terms of proximity to the ocean and desert climates.
D – The Persians, while not directly mentioned in relation to proximity to the ocean and desert climates, were known for their extensive empire that included areas such as Mesopotamia and Egypt, which were influenced by their political and cultural advancements.
Regarding the political philosophy of the Egyptian government through all three major dynastic periods:
A – Capitalism is not an accurate description of the political philosophy of the Egyptian government throughout the major dynastic periods. Ancient Egypt had a primarily agrarian economy and a centrally-controlled government.
B – An absolute monarchy is a more accurate description of the political philosophy of the Egyptian government throughout the major dynastic periods. Pharaohs were seen as divine rulers with complete authority over the kingdom.
C – A feminist system is not an accurate description of the political philosophy of the Egyptian government throughout the major dynastic periods. Ancient Egypt had a patriarchal society, with men holding positions of power and authority.
D – Monotheism is not an accurate description of the political philosophy of the Egyptian government throughout the major dynastic periods. Ancient Egypt had a polytheistic belief system, with various gods and goddesses worshipped.
Regarding the jobs of most people in Egypt throughout the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms:
A – Scribes were a specialized group of individuals in ancient Egypt who were responsible for writing and record-keeping. While important to the functioning of society, they did not constitute the majority of the population.
B – Farmers were a significant portion of the population in ancient Egypt. Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of crops along the Nile River, was the primary economic activity in the country.
C – Priests were an important class in ancient Egyptian society, but they did not constitute the majority of the population.
D – Merchant traders played a role in the economic activities of ancient Egypt, but they did not constitute the majority of the population. The primary economic activity was agriculture.
Regarding the missing civilization in constructing a timeline of major civilizations in Mesopotamia during ancient times:
A – Hammurabi was an important ruler of Babylon, which was a significant civilization in Mesopotamia. It is not missing in this context.
B – Babylonia was an important civilization in Mesopotamia. It is not missing in this context.
C – Egypt, while an important civilization, is not missing in the context of Mesopotamia.
D – Palestine was not a major civilization in Mesopotamia. It is not missing in this context.
Regarding the comparison between how Egyptians and Mesopotamians altered their environment:
A – The Mesopotamians did not rely on monsoon rains for agriculture. They developed irrigation systems to control the flow of water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
B – The Mesopotamians did use crisscrossing channels as part of their irrigation systems, but this does not accurately portray how they altered their environment in comparison to the Egyptians.
C – The Mesopotamians did use dams as part of their irrigation systems, but this does not accurately portray how they altered their environment in comparison to the Egyptians.
D – The Mesopotamians did not use basin irrigation as extensively as the Egyptians. They relied more on canal irrigation systems, and their agriculture was influenced by the regular flooding of the rivers.
The correct answer is D – The Mesopotamians also used basin irrigation.
The correct answers are:
1. The correct answer is C neo-Assyrians.
2. The correct answer is B absolute monarchy.
3. The correct answer is B farmer.
4. The correct answer is D Palestine.
5. The correct answer is D The Mesopotamians also used basin irrigation.