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Unit 1 and 2 World History Review
Unit 1 and 2 World History Review
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1
Which of the following was a characteristic of the old stone age?
farming
toolamking
organized government
written record
2
According to Judaism, who is the first King of the Jews?
Zoraster
Moses
David
Solomon
3
A new discovery about Stone Age life would be made by which of the following?
Geographer
archeologist
geologist
physicist
4
What is the best definition for diffusion?
The mass-movement of people
The collapse of a civilization
The spread of tech/ideas throughout civilizations
The trade of raw material within a culture
5
Why is the Code of Hammurabi a major achievement in ancient history?
It allowed for due process in the court of law
it ended capital punishment
It was the first major collection of laws
It treated men and women equally
6
How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?
as equals
as Cruel Rulers
as father figures
As Gods
7
How did the Sumerians view their rulers?
As God's chief servants
They often overthrew their leaders
They worshiped their rulers as Gods
rulers could only govern for only ten years
8
The Shang Dynasty ruled longer than the United States (first Chinese empire)
True
False
9
Which of the following is a push factor?
Better land
more resources
Natural disasters
less complex cities
10
The study of written records; is which job?
Geologists
Archeologist
Historians
Teachers
11
What two languages merged in order to create the language Swahili?
Swahili is an isolated language
French and English merged to create Swahili
Arabic and Bantu mixed to create Swahili
It's unknown, but Swahili is super fun to speak!
12
The Egyptians believed in which of the following?
that god would lead them to the promised land
life after death
one god
Ahriman and Ahura Mazda
13
The Pyramid Age is another name for which kingdom?
Nubian Kingdom
Egyptian Kingdom
Old Kingdom
New Kingdom
14
What is one difference between monotheistic and polytheistic religions?
The belief that there is only one God
The belief there is only one ancient scripture
The belief that there is only one deity
They both worship the same god
15
What was the significance of Hammurabi's code?
Low tolerance for crime
To show God's power
To show technological diffusion
Show women equality
16
The Olmecs traded and spread their cultures with neighboring societies
False
True
17
Which of the following geographic features has the greatest influence on ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
The Red Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Nubian Desert
18
The need to keep records led to the development of which of the following in Egypt?
Pharaohs
Pyramids
Cunieform
heirogliphics
19
What is one lasting impact left on Mesoamerica by the Olmecs
Large sculptures and art (stone heads)
small cities
small population
written records (which have been translated)
20
Which of the following is a key characteristic of ancient cities?
social equality
steel making
Written records
a system for exchanging money for goods.
21
Which of the following was probably held by stone age people?
There is only one god
Life after death
People are evil by nature
the world is round
