Author Question: In 550 b.c.e., which king captured the capital at Ecbatana and united the Medes and Persians under ... (Read 57 times)

Lisaclaire · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Before the Israelites arrived in Palestine, it was inhabited by groups of people speaking a Semitic language called ________.

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Chattel slaves were considered luxuries during most of Mesopotamian history because, unlike debt slaves, chattel slaves had to be purchased and were ________.

A. educated
B. expensive
C. highly trained in domestic affairs
D. scarce
E. physically fit

Question 3

The largest group of laws, showing Hammurabi's main focus, was on ________.

A. family
B. land tenure
C. commerce
D. religious practice
E. international conduct

Question 4

In 550 b.c.e., which king captured the capital at Ecbatana and united the Medes and Persians under his rule?

A. Herodotus
B. Cyrus I
C. Cambyses
D. Cyrus II
E. Croesus