Chapter 3 Questions
1. Which of the following is not one of the advantages of iron over bronze?
[A] Iron is easier to obtain.
[B] There are many potential sources of iron ore.
[C] Iron is more decorative.
[D] Iron is a single metal.
[E] Iron has a harder edge.
2. The Late Bronze Age in the Middle East was a “cosmopolitan era” because
[A] it was primarily an urban-based society.
[B] different groups of people remained isolated.
[C] people traveled so often, getting to know each other.
[D] the lifestyles were radically different from all that had gone before.
[E] elements of the culture were widely shared.
3. The foremost power in Anatolia from 1700 to 1200 B.C.E. was the
[A] Medes.
[B] Assyrians.
[C] Kassites.
[D] Hittites.
[E] Babylonians.
4. During the Late Bronze Age, important Middle Eastern states shared a vital interest in the trade of
[A] horses.
[B] metals.
[C] silk.
[D] slaves.
[E] wool.
5. After the Middle Kingdom, Egypt came under foreign domination for the first time under the
[A] Hittites.
[B] Hebrews.
[C] Hyksos.
[D] Hansa.
[E] Huns.
6. The era of the New Kingdom in Egypt is characterized by restoration of Egyptian rule and
[A] a return to isolationism.
[B] a military alliance with the Hittites.
[C] expansion north into Syria and south into Nubia.
[D] a return to democracy.
[E] Nubian rebellion.
7. Queen Hatsheput of Egypt wanted a course for myrrh resin, which was
[A] believed to ward off evil spirits.
[B] believed to keep royalty young forever.
[C] a fragrant substance burned on Egyptian altars.
[D] used in mummification of the Egyptian pharaohs.
[E] a necessary material used in early ship building.
8. The pharaoh Akhenaten is credited by many historians with
[A] damaging the economy beyond repair.
[B] implementing political reforms that harmed the majority of Egyptians.
[C] linking his wealth to the traditional system.
[D]
[A] Iron is easier to obtain.
[B] There are many potential sources of iron ore.
[C] Iron is more decorative.
[D] Iron is a single metal.
[E] Iron has a harder edge.
2. The Late Bronze Age in the Middle East was a “cosmopolitan era” because
[A] it was primarily an urban-based society.
[B] different groups of people remained isolated.
[C] people traveled so often, getting to know each other.
[D] the lifestyles were radically different from all that had gone before.
[E] elements of the culture were widely shared.
3. The foremost power in Anatolia from 1700 to 1200 B.C.E. was the
[A] Medes.
[B] Assyrians.
[C] Kassites.
[D] Hittites.
[E] Babylonians.
4. During the Late Bronze Age, important Middle Eastern states shared a vital interest in the trade of
[A] horses.
[B] metals.
[C] silk.
[D] slaves.
[E] wool.
5. After the Middle Kingdom, Egypt came under foreign domination for the first time under the
[A] Hittites.
[B] Hebrews.
[C] Hyksos.
[D] Hansa.
[E] Huns.
6. The era of the New Kingdom in Egypt is characterized by restoration of Egyptian rule and
[A] a return to isolationism.
[B] a military alliance with the Hittites.
[C] expansion north into Syria and south into Nubia.
[D] a return to democracy.
[E] Nubian rebellion.
7. Queen Hatsheput of Egypt wanted a course for myrrh resin, which was
[A] believed to ward off evil spirits.
[B] believed to keep royalty young forever.
[C] a fragrant substance burned on Egyptian altars.
[D] used in mummification of the Egyptian pharaohs.
[E] a necessary material used in early ship building.
8. The pharaoh Akhenaten is credited by many historians with
[A] damaging the economy beyond repair.
[B] implementing political reforms that harmed the majority of Egyptians.
[C] linking his wealth to the traditional system.
[D]