Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or
answers the question.
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Hammurabi’s Code of Ancient Babylon was important because it
a. | Explained how government officials were chosen | b. | Established a single
currency for use across the empire | c. | listed the laws and the corresponding
punishments | d. | Described how to perform formal religious ceremonies |
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Jewish scripture says that God’s laws were delivered to the ancient
Hebrews by
a. | Abraham | b. | Noah | c. | Solomon | d. | Moses |
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The legacy of ancient Greek myths and epic poems, such as the Iliad and the
Odyssey, continues to provide people with
a. | accurate descriptions of historical events | b. | heroic figures and
great adventures | c. | real life stories about every day people | d. | objective studies
about ancient civilizations |
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The origins of checks and balances in the US political system can be traced to
the
a. | Code of Hammurabi | b. | Decalogue | c. | the city-state of
Athens | d. | Roman Republic |
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Christianity originated from which other religion?
a. | worship of Baal | b. | Judaism | c. | Egyptian
Religion | d. | Sumatran Religion |
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