History Practice Quiz 229

Q1.By which decade was it understood that the stories of the Old Testament were not literally true but may have expressed memories about important changes in history?

A. 1950s B. 1960s C. 1970s D. 1940s

Q2.In the Mesopotamian tradition, what was the name of the principal character in the flood story similar to Noah?

A. Gilgamesh B. Ziusudra or Utnapishtim C. Enkidu D. Hammurabi

Q3.What was the primary purpose of the British Museum expedition funded by a British newspaper in 1873?

A. To excavate a ziggurat B. To search for a tablet narrating the story of the Flood C. To find the tomb of a king D. To study Mesopotamian pottery

Q4.According to the Bible, what was the Flood meant to do?

A. Destroy all life on earth B. Punish only the wicked C. Cleanse the world of sin D. Create a new world

Q5.What did Noah build according to the Bible to survive the Flood?

A. A raft B. A huge boat called an ark C. A tower D. A cave shelter

Q6.What shift in focus occurred in archaeological studies by the 1960s?

A. From Biblical narratives to reconstructing lives of ordinary people B. From pottery to metal tools C. From temples to palaces D. From writing to art

Q7.Where did the first cities and writing emerge according to the source?

A. In the mountains of Iran B. In the desert of southern Mesopotamia C. On the northeastern plains D. On the mountain slopes

Q8.Which ancient agricultural system was the most productive, according to the source?

A. Roman Empire agriculture B. Egyptian agriculture C. Southern Mesopotamia agriculture D. Chinese agriculture

Q9.What is the significance of urbanism?

A. Cities have large populations B. Urban economies include trade, manufactures, and services besides food production C. City people are self-sufficient D. Urbanism requires no social organization

Q10.What is a mark of urban life mentioned in the text?

A. Self-sufficiency B. Division of labour C. Lack of trade D. No need for storage

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History Practice Quiz 229