Before you add your answer make sure to read the questions first and answer them correctly, some may require one correct answer, two correct answers, or all correct answers. You may look up on the internet, I don't mind. It's okay if you get it wrong, I won't be mad. Carefully read each question while answering these questions. If you can't add your answer type your answer in the comments. There are #6 total questions. Question #1: How did the Euphrates River contribute to the development and splendor of Babylon?

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A. It protected Babylon from invaders.
B. It brought trade, irrigation water, and building materials.
C. The cedar forests on its banks supplied wood for the construction.
D. The gold and silver it supplied financed the construction.

Question #2: According to legend, why did Nebuchadnezzar build the Hanging Gardens of the Babylon?

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A. To provide protection from invaders.
B. To please his homesick wife.
C. To show the entire ancient world that he had restored Babylon to glory.
D. To serve as a monument to the goddess Ishtar.

Question #3: Which statements describe Babylon during Nebuchadnezzar's reign?

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Options:

A. The Euphrates River provided water for irrigation and mud for bricks.
B. Nebuchadnezzar built or restored temples and huge royal palaces.
C. The city succeeded even though it could not profit from trade.
D. It had a busy harbor on the banks of the Euphrates River.

Question #4: Which statements describe Babylon during Nebuchadnezzar's reign?

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Options:

A. Natural geographic landforms offered protection from invaders.
B. Walls around the city provided protection from enemies.
C. A moat filled with water from the Euphrates River surrounded the city.

Question #5: Is this statement true or false?

Although magnificent at the time, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are not considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Question #6: Which items describe the technology of the Hanging Gardens?

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Options:

A. Fountains, pools, and waterfalls cooled the gardens.
B. Metal plates reflected light to make up for the shortage of sunlight in the area.
C. The green plants on the terraces were native to Babylon.
D. Slaves powered the equipment used to move water to the top of the Hanging Gardens.
E. Terraces were built so shade trees, exotic shrubs, and colorful flowers could be planted high up on the walls.