Quarter 2 Review

Question 1

What best describes why ancient civilizations settled in river valleys?

Accepted Answer

Fertile soil allowed for large crops

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a danger on the Silk Road?

Accepted Answer

Kidnappings by the Indian people on the road

Question 3

If you lived a bad life as a Sudra, what would you come back as?

Accepted Answer

Pariah

Question 4

The famous Terracotta Army were 'guardians' for the tomb of this emperor:

Accepted Answer

Shi Huangdi

Question 5

Which of the following rivers was known for predictable annual floods?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River

Question 6

Which physical geographic features contributed to China's isolation?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

Which continent is China in?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 8

Hindus and Buddhists believe strongly in reincarnation. What is reincarnation?

Accepted Answer

A belief that one's soul will be reborn into something else when they die

Question 9

In what way was the Ganges River regarded differently than other rivers in ancient civilizations?

Accepted Answer

The Ganges was sacred to those who practice Hinduism

Question 10

Which belief system spread along the Silk Road?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 11

Why was the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb so important?

Accepted Answer

Archaeologists were able to study an intact tomb

Question 12

Which of the following is Hatshepsut NOT known for?

Accepted Answer

United Upper and Lower Egypt

Question 13

If you practice Hinduism, you would follow the Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Which geographic feature limits China's interaction to the north?

Accepted Answer

Gobi Desert

Question 15

In addition to the movement of goods, what was the other significant contribution of the Silk Road?

Accepted Answer

Allowed for an exchange of cultural and scientific ideas

Question 16

Which two Chinese philosophies helped develop China's legal and political systems? (You may use the chart below)

Accepted Answer

Confucianism and Legalism

Question 17

What kind of job do you have if you're a Kshatriya?

Accepted Answer

Warrior

Question 18

Which of the following was NOT related to the Egyptians’ belief of the afterlife?

Accepted Answer

Pharaohs

Question 19

The Silk Road was known for being a safe road to travel.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 20

Which river:country pair is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

Tigris River: India

Question 21

Which is the following is untrue of Amenhotep IV?

Accepted Answer

His wife was Cleopatra

Question 22

Which continent is Egypt in?

Accepted Answer

Africa

Question 23

To follow one's dharma and earn good karma to become with Brahman is the guiding principle of Hinduism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

How would the political structures of Ancient China and Ancient Egypt compare?

Accepted Answer

Both had dynasties with ruling families

Question 25

Which ancient Egyptian tradition improved their skills in medicine?

Accepted Answer

Mummification

Question 26

Hinduism: If a person is kind, good to those around them, and makes sure to fulfill their responsibilities, they earn..

Accepted Answer

Karma

Question 27

The caste system was put into place thousands of years ago. Which of the following describes the caste system?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are true.

Question 28

Ancient Egyptians practiced polytheism.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

Which of the following was the title of Chinese leader(s)?

Accepted Answer

Emperor

Question 30

Which of the following is a subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 31

Which of the following was a female pharaoh?

Accepted Answer

Hatshepsut

Question 32

Which is the most likely reason the ancient Egyptians created a calendar?

Accepted Answer

To track annual flooding of the Nile

Question 33

What form of writing did ancient Egyptians create?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 34

What is the main reason the Great Wall of China was built?

Accepted Answer

To keep out northern invaders

Question 35

What did Siddhartha Guatama say was the cause of all human suffering?

Accepted Answer

Desires

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