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1. According to the chart,
which of the following is
unique to
Mesopotamia? – 6.22
a. a written language
b. farming and trade
c. flat plains
d. located along river(s)
2. According to the chart,
which invention did Egypt
make? -6.22
a.a 365-day calendar
b.a number system
based on 12
c. cuneiform writing
d.the sailboat
3. According to the chart,
Mesopotamia had
what type of floods? – 6.22
a. dependable and
regular
b. dependable and not
regular
c. unpredictable and
threatening
d. unpredictable but safe
4. According to the passage, how did Isis resurrect [bring back to life]
Osiris? – 6.18
a.
b.
c.
d.
She collected his pieces and patched him back together.
She dismembered Osiris and scattered his pieces.
She had Geb declare him the victor over Seth.
She threw the pieces of Osiris into the Nile at flood stage.
5. According to the passage, with whom did Horus fight for dominion,
or rule, over Egypt? – 6.18
a.
b.
c.
d.
his father, Osiris
his father, Seth
his uncle, Seth
his mother, Isis
6. How would you characterize the actions of these gods? – 6.18
a.
b.
c.
d.
peaceful
violent
factual
humorous
7. According to the passage, what role did Osiris take after his
resurrection, or return to life? – 6.18
a. king of Egypt
b. god of nature
c. Geb’s servant
d. lord of the afterworld
Check your answers
1. According to the chart,
which of the following is
unique to
Mesopotamia? – 6.22
a. a written language
b. farming and trade
c. flat plains
d. located along river(s)
2. According to the chart,
which invention did Egypt
make? -6.22
a.a 365-day calendar
b.a number system
based on 12
c. cuneiform writing
d.the sailboat
3. According to the chart,
Mesopotamia had
what type of floods? – 6.22
a. dependable and
regular
b. dependable and not
regular
c. unpredictable and
threatening
d. unpredictable but safe
4. According to the passage, how did Isis resurrect [bring back to life]
Osiris? – 6.18
a.
b.
c.
d.
She collected his pieces and patched him back together.
She dismembered Osiris and scattered his pieces.
She had Geb declare him the victor over Seth.
She threw the pieces of Osiris into the Nile at flood stage.
5. According to the passage, with whom did Horus fight for dominion,
or rule, over Egypt? – 6.18
a.
b.
c.
d.
his father, Osiris
his father, Seth
his uncle, Seth
his mother, Isis
6. How would you characterize the actions of these gods? – 6.18
a.
b.
c.
d.
peaceful
violent
factual
humorous
7. According to the passage, what role did Osiris take after his
resurrection, or return to life? – 6.18
a. king of Egypt
b. god of nature
c. Geb’s servant
d. lord of the afterworld