Quiz for Sources for World Societies, Chapter 2

1. Question

   What advice does Siduri give Gilgamesh (see Document 2-1)?

   A.

   To look for the spark of immortality within himself

   B.

   To seek salvation through self-sacrifice

   C.

   To meditate on the meaning of death

   D.

   To enjoy his life to the fullest

   Correct: The answer is d. Siduri urges Gilgamesh to forget about his search for immortality and, instead, to “dance and be merry, feast and rejoice.”

   Incorrect: The answer is d. Siduri urges Gilgamesh to forget about his search for immortality and, instead, to “dance and be merry, feast and rejoice.”

   What advice does Siduri give Gilgamesh (see Document 2-1)?

   What advice does Siduri give Gilgamesh (see Document 2-1)?

2. Question

   Under what conditions did Hammurabi’s Code demand “an eye for an eye” (see Document 2-2)?

   A.

   When the victim was a Babylonian and the perpetrator was a foreigner

   B.

   Under all circumstances

   C.

   When the victim and the perpetrator were of the same social status

   D.

   When the victim was of lower status than the perpetrator

   Correct: The answer is c. While a victim could demand “an eye for an eye” from his or her social equal, elite perpetrators usually paid a fine when their victims were commoners.

   Incorrect: The answer is c. While a victim could demand “an eye for an eye” from his or her social equal, elite perpetrators usually paid a fine when their victims were commoners.

   Under what conditions did Hammurabi’s Code demand “an eye for an eye” (see Document 2-2)?

   Under what conditions did Hammurabi’s Code demand “an eye for an eye” (see Document 2-2)?

3. Question

   Which of these statements about ancient Hebrew society is supported by the Book of Exodus (see Document 2-3)?

   A.

   The Hebrews made no distinction between the rights of women and the rights of men.

   B.

   Slavery was a normal and accepted part of Hebrew life.

   C.

   The Hebrews punished all but the most trivial crimes with death.

   D.

   Under Hebrew law, there was no such thing as extenuating circumstances.

   Correct: The answer is b. The Book of Exodus makes it clear that the Hebrews owned slaves and that slavery was in no way seen as immoral.

   Incorrect: The answer is b. The Book of Exodus makes it clear that the Hebrews owned slaves and that slavery was in no way seen as immoral.

   Which of these statements about ancient Hebrew society is supported by the Book of Exodus (see Document 2-3)?

   Which of these statements about ancient Hebrew society is supported by the Book of Exodus (see Document 2-3)?

4. Question

   Based on the account of Ashur-Nasir-Pal II, what normally followed the conquest of a city by the Assyrians (see Document 2-4)?

   A.

   The city’s inhabitants were welcomed as new subjects of Assyria, and new laws were promulgated.

   B.

   The city’s inhabitants paid the Assyrians tribute and agreed to do so annually in the future.

   C.

   The city was destroyed, its inhabitants were killed or enslaved, and its wealth was carried off.

   D.

   The city’s temples were razed and replaced with temples to the Assyrian gods.

   Correct: The answer is c. Ashur-Nasir-Pal II’s recurring use of the phrase “I destroyed, I devastated, I burned with fire” leaves no doubt about the fate of cities that fell to Assyrian arms.

   Incorrect: The answer is c. Ashur-Nasir-Pal II’s recurring use of the phrase “I destroyed, I devastated, I burned with fire” leaves no doubt about the fate of cities that fell to Assyrian arms.

   Based on the account of Ashur-Nasir-Pal II, what normally followed the conquest of a city by the Assyrians (see Document 2-4)?

   Based on the account of Ashur-Nasir-Pal II, what normally followed the conquest of a city by the Assyrians (see Document 2-4)?

5. Question

   Which of these did Cyrus of Persia offer as proof of his righteous rule (see Document 2-5)?

   A.

   He established the one true faith throughout Mesopotamia.

   B.

   He voluntarily renounced his claim to various disputed territories.

   C.

   He abolished slavery throughout his empire.

   D.

   He restored numerous gods to their sacred cities.

   Correct: The answer is d. As Cyrus tells it, previous rulers of Babylon had deprived a number of cities of their gods. As proof that he was a different kind of ruler, he restored those gods to their original homes.

   Incorrect: The answer is d. As Cyrus tells it, previous rulers of Babylon had deprived a number of cities of their gods. As proof that he was a different kind of ruler, he restored those gods to their original homes.

   Which of these did Cyrus of Persia offer as proof of his righteous rule (see Document 2-5)?

   Which of these did Cyrus of Persia offer as proof of his righteous rule (see Document 2-5)?