How does democracy in the United States today differ from democracy in ancient Athens?

In the United States citizens elect representatives.

In India, why was it impossible for a person to rise to a higher caste?

B. because caste is based on a person’s past lives

What was one of Aristotle’s contributions to science?

D. classification of plants and animals

What was the biggest problem caused by the Jewish Diaspora?

A. It threatened the survival of Judaism.

Early modern humans invented the spear thrower What did this inventionenable them to do that earlier hominids couldn't

B. kill animals from a distance

What factor best accounts for the qualities of Greek life listed above?

D. Greece had mostly mountainous land.

Which statement shows how Sumerian religion and government were connected?

B. Sumerians believed that the king was chosen by the gods.

What contribution did Moses make to the development of Judaism?

C. He received the Ten Commandments.

Which of the following is a cultural effect of trade along the Silk Road?

C. Buddhism spread from India to China.

What was India’s emperor Ashoka best known for?

C. making a government based on Buddhism

What was the greatest benefit when people began farming?

C. They had a stable food supply.

Julius Caesar death was to give power back to the Senate but their actions had an unexpected effect. What was it?

A. Augustus became Rome’s supreme ruler.

The word exodus means departure. Which departure does the Exodus inthe Bible refer to?

C. the Jews’ departure from Egypt

Which of these stories about ancient Rome is a myth?

B. Rome’s founders were raised by wolves.

The Diaspora meant that the Jewish people

C. were scattered in many lands.

Based on the map, what can you conclude about the Jewish people’s tripfrom Egypt to Canaan?

B. The journey took many years to make.

What happened when the Persians attacked Greece?

B. Greek city-states banded together and beat the Persians.

What should a historian keep in mind when using the Torah as an artifact?

A. It was written to explain the ancient Hebrews’ beliefs.

What is one way that early humans adapted to cold environments?

A. They built fires to keep warm.

The ancient Greeks worshipped Poseidon. What does this suggest about their civilization?

A. They relied on the sea for travel and trade.

What does this photograph of the U.S. Capitol suggest?

A. Roman style influenced American architecture.

What is one way that Qin Shihuangdi unified China?

B. He created a standardized system of laws for everyone.

Which of the following best describes ancient Greek religious practices?

D. People o􀁆en asked the gods for help

What effect did the following geographic features have on the development of civilizations in China?

A. They isolated China from the rest of the world.

Alexander the Great built cities with things like agora a temple a theater and a university why they designed this way?

B. because he wanted the cities to be like Greek cities

Which phrase best completes the following quotation?

A. “have to treat them well.”

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1
How does democracy in the United States today differ from democracy in ancient Athens?
In the United States, both men and women vote on all issues
In the United States some people don't belong to a polical party.
In the United States citizens elect representatives.
In Athens everyone was a citizen in the United States some people are not
2
In India, why was it impossible for a person to rise to a higher caste?
D. because caste is based on a person’s political beliefs
B. because caste is based on a person’s past lives
C. because rising to a higher caste required a priest’s blessing
A. because rising to a higher caste required a lot of money
3
Based on the information in the map, what can you conclude about India’searly settlements?
D. They developed near rivers.
C. They developed in the mountains.
A. They developed in eastern India.
B. They developed on the Deccan Plateau.
4
What was one of Aristotle’s contributions to science?
B. classification of stars and planets
A. classification of longitude and latitude
D. classification of plants and animals
C. classification of geometric shapes
5
Where did Chinese civilization begin?
A. the Turfan Depression
B. the Gobi Desert
D. the Northeastern Plain
C. the Huang He Valley
6
During the Han dynasty, how did people become government workers?
A. They passed a test.
B. They inherited the job.
D. Their friends recommended them.
C. Their families had high status.
7
What made Hatshepsut different from most other Egyptian pharaohs?
B. Hatshepsut was a woman.
C. Hatshepsut was a warrior.
A. Hatshepsut built monuments.
D. Hatshepsut supported artists.
8
Who introduced into Judaism the belief that there is just one God?
A. Abraham
D. Solomon
C. Moses
B. David
9
Which civiliza􀀋on had the greatest influence on ancient Rome?
A. ancient Egypt
B. ancient India
D. ancient Greece
C. ancient China
10
Which of the following groups got to vote in the direct democracy of Athens?
D. all immigrants
B. all free men and women
C. all children over 10
A. all free men
11
What was the biggest problem caused by the Jewish Diaspora?
A. It threatened the survival of Judaism.
D. It created many different types of Judaism.
B. It meant there were many Jewish temples.
C. It led to many wars against the Babylonians.
12
Where were the earliest human settlements located?
A. in forests
C. near mountains
B. in deserts
D. near water
13
Early modern humans invented the spear thrower What did this inventionenable them to do that earlier hominids couldn't
D. make beter paintings of animals
C. keep animals out of their shelters
A. make clothes from animal skins
B. kill animals from a distance
14
Which of the following actvities is most important in Judaism?
A. studying the Torah
D. obeying the rabbis
B. making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
C. conquering other religious groups
15
What factor best accounts for the qualities of Greek life listed above?
B. Greece had few trading partners.
A. Greece had a mostly cool climate.
C. Greece had a small population.
D. Greece had mostly mountainous land.
16
According to Daoism, what should people strive to do?
C. create and enforce strict rules
B. live in harmony with nature
A. escape the cycle of suffering
D. respect those of higher rank
17
Which statement shows how Sumerian religion and government were connected?
C. Sumerians recorded their prayers on clay tablets.
D. Sumerians recorded the movements of the planets
A.. Sumerians believed that merchants sold goods for the king.
B. Sumerians believed that the king was chosen by the gods.
18
What contribution did Moses make to the development of Judaism?
A. He introduced the belief in one God.
C. He received the Ten Commandments.
B. He built a temple in Jerusalem.
D. He punished Egypt with plagues.
19
This map shows the spread of a religion. Which one?
C. Confucianism
A. Buddhism
B. Christianity
D. Hinduism
20
Which of the following is a cultural effect of trade along the Silk Road?
B. China developed a European empire.
A. China became wealthy trading glassware.
D. Daoism lost its followers in China.
C. Buddhism spread from India to China.
21
What was India’s emperor Ashoka best known for?
C. making a government based on Buddhism
A. conquering the entire Indian subcontinent
D. winning supporters all over Asia
B. collecting tax money from his subjects
22
What was the greatest benefit when people began farming?
B. They had better-tasting food.
C. They had a stable food supply.
A. They had more time to relax.
D. They had enough water for crops.
23
Julius Caesar death was to give power back to the Senate but their actions had an unexpected effect. What was it?
D. Marc Antony restored Rome’s republic.
C. Romulus restored Rome’s ancient glory.
A. Augustus became Rome’s supreme ruler.
B. Pompey became leader of Rome’s Senate.
24
What belongs in the shaded box in the table below?
A. democracy
B. kingdom
D. oligrachy
C. dictatorship
25
The word exodus means departure. Which departure does the Exodus inthe Bible refer to?
C. the Jews’ departure from Egypt
A. the Jews’ departure from Ur
B. the Jews’ departure from Canaan
D. the Jews’ departure from Babylon
26
What structures are ancient Egyptians best known for?
C. their palaces
D. their pyramids
A. their temples
B. their towers
27
Which of these stories about ancient Rome is a myth?
C. Etruscans conquered early Rome.
B. Rome’s founders were raised by wolves.
D. Rome’s people shared Greek religion.
A. Latins were Rome’s first settlers.
28
What is the correct order of the events listed below?
D. 4, 2, 3, 1
B. 1, 4, 3, 2
C. 1, 3, 2, 4
A. 4, 1, 2, 3
29
In which area on the map below did the Kushites settle?
D. Area D
B. Area B
A. Area A
C. Area C
30
The Diaspora meant that the Jewish people
C. were scattered in many lands.
D. were living without laws.
A. believed in one God.
B. believed in justice.
31
Which of the following was an important part of the government of the Roman Republic?
C. the army generals
B. the emperor
D. the city-state
A. the Senate
32
What was one result of the following actions taken by Christians in the Roman Empire?
D. Paul spread the teachings of Jesus.
B. Constantine freed Roman slaves.
A. Jesus was crucified.
C. Rome outlawed Christianity.
33
Based on the map, what can you conclude about the Jewish people’s tripfrom Egypt to Canaan?
B. The journey took many years to make.
C. They took the most direct route available.
D. The journey took the lives of many people.
A. They used boats for most of the trip.
34
What happened when the Persians attacked Greece?
C. The Persians were able to conquer all of Europe.
A. Greek city-states became part of the Persian empire.
D. The Persians were able to adopt Greek customs.
B. Greek city-states banded together and beat the Persians.
35
What is another word that uses the Latin prefix meaning eight
D. decimal
B. octagon
A. sextet
C. novice
36
What should a historian keep in mind when using the Torah as an artifact?
C. It was written as a historical record of the ancient Hebrews.
B. It was written by people who conquered the ancient Hebrews.
D. It was written for the people who lived in Jerusalem.
A. It was written to explain the ancient Hebrews’ beliefs.
37
Which area on the map below was the first to which Rome expanded?
D. Area D
C. Area C
A. Area A
B. Area B
38
What is one way that early humans adapted to cold environments?
C. They developed body hair.
D. They moved to warmer places.
A. They built fires to keep warm.
B. They hunted animals for food.
39
Ancient Sumerians invented irrigation systems and plows. What did thesetwo inventions help provide?
D. a way to honor the gods
C. a steady supply of food
A. a system of government
B. opportunities for trade
40
The ancient Greeks worshipped Poseidon. What does this suggest about their civilization?
B. They lived in isolated communities.
A. They relied on the sea for travel and trade.
C. They traveled by land whenever possible.
D. They believed in only one god.
41
What does this photograph of the U.S. Capitol suggest?
D. Americans adopted the Roman justice system.
B. Americans wanted to establish an empire.
C. Roman explorers landed in the Americas.
A. Roman style influenced American architecture.
42
Hammurabi is best known for
C. his code of laws.
A. his postal service.
B. his military strength.
D. his system of roads.
43
What is the best title for the map below?
A. The Spread of Islam
B. The Rise of the Gauls
D. The Roman Empire
C. The Greek Democracy
44
What is one way that Qin Shihuangdi unified China?
D. He encouraged new ideas, arts, and science.
A. He accepted the diverse religions of every region.
C. He allowed local leaders to stay in power.
B. He created a standardized system of laws for everyone.
45
Which of the following best describes ancient Greek religious practices?
C. People rarely thought about religion.
B. People prayed only in private.
D. People o􀁆en asked the gods for help
A. People went to church once a week.
46
What effect did the following geographic features have on the development of civilizations in China?
C. They enabled China to have one central government.
A. They isolated China from the rest of the world.
D. They provided China with valuable items for trade.
B. They allowed China to support a large population.
47
Alexander the Great built cities with things like agora a temple a theater and a university why they designed this way?
C. because he believed people needed a public place to pray
A. because he enjoyed watching people buy and sell their goods
D. because he thought it would encourage people to attend plays
B. because he wanted the cities to be like Greek cities
48
The Silk Road
B. brought silk to China.
D. lasted only 100 years.
C. led to the Crusades.
A. connected China and Rome.
49
Which phrase best completes the following quotation?
A. “have to treat them well.”
B. “can punish them harshly if they disobey.”
D. “can do everything I want to do.”
C. “have to obey their wishes.”
50
What made Judaism different from other ancient religions?
D. a belief in one God
C. the use of laws
B. the use of prayers
A. a belief in sacrifice

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