The Nile River empties into :
The Tigris and Euphrates
The Mediterranean Sea
The Caspian Sea
The Persian Gulf
Mesopotamia was referred to as the Fertile Crescent because of :
the dimensions of the land.
the area was known for its rich farmlands.
the region was so densly populated.
All the above
What is 'ziggurat'?
Buildings constructed for government purposes
Homes built for the wealthy
Temples built for the gods
Main area in the market place
How many months did the Babylonian year have?
Ten
Twelve
Twenty-four
Fifteen
The terms "Mesopotamia" is derived from which language?
French
Arab
Greek
Roman
Which amoung the following is true about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
One of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
Built by King NebuchadnezzarII.
Consisted of elaborate architecture and engineering.
All the above.
Why don't historians know much about what happened in Egypt after the Egyptians started writing on papyrus?
Papyrus reed was no more available due to which Egyptians were unable to make any more paper.
Egyptians did not write as much.
Another king burned down the library.
The papyrus paper fell apart and turned to dust.
Who amongst the following implemented the system of laws?
King Nebuchadnezzar II
Cyrus The Great
King Hammurabi
Zabaia
Cuneiform documents were written on :
Palm leaf
Rocks
Wood
Clay tablets
When did the Sumerians invent cuneiform?
1800 B.C.
2300 B.C
4000 B.C.
3200 B.C.
