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History Practice Quiz 239
10 questions · 12 minutes
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Q1.What was the Palace at Mari primarily used for?
Explanation: It as 'the residence of the royal family, the hub of administration, and a place of production, especially of precious metal ornaments'.
Q2.How many rooms did the Palace at Mari have?
Explanation: The palace was a sprawling structure, with 260 rooms.
Q3.What was the area covered by the Palace at Mari?
Explanation: Covered an area of 2.4 hectares.
Q4.In which courtyard did the king probably eat?
Explanation: Kings historically ate in private inner courts for security and exclusivity, not in public courtyards.
Q5.What did daily lists reveal about the king's table?
Explanation: Daily lists reveal that huge quantities of food were presented each day for the king's table.
Q6.What was the primary industrial material for tools and weapons in the kingdom of Mari?
Explanation: Bronze was the main industrial material for tools and weapons.
Q7.Which island was known for its copper and referred to as 'Alashiya' in tablets?
Explanation: Tablets refer to copper from 'Alashiya', the island of Cyprus, known for its copper.
Q8.What charge did officers of Mari levy on goods carried by boats on the Euphrates?
Explanation: Officers would levy a charge of about one-tenth the value of the goods before allowing the boat to continue.
Q9.What did the frequent fire signals at night in Mari suggest to an officer?
Explanation: The officer suspected that a raid or an attack was being planned based on frequent fire signals at night.
Q10.What was the population of Abu Salabikh in 2500 BCE?
Explanation: The population was less than 10,000.
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