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Global I Earliest People and Ancient River Valleys Regents Questions
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1
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
The concept of private property was important.
Society was highly industrialized.
The population tended to be small.
There was a system of mass production
2
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
migration of early peoples to the Americas
decline of large empires
growth of ironmaking tool technology
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
3
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Cape of Good Hope
Mesopotamia
Horn of Africa
Sinai Peninsula
4
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
owning land
respect for authority
a classless society
religious beliefs
5
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Daoism
Judaism
Shinto
Jainism
6
One way in which Sumerians, Egyptians, and Mayas are similar is that they developed
iron weapons
wheeled vehicles
block printing systems
irrigation systems
7
Historically, the Huang He has also been known as the “River of Sorrows” because
cataracts have made transportation impossible
floods have destroyed crops and villages
frozen ports have made trade difficult
burials have taken place at the sacred waters
8
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the Gods.
People should pray five times a day
The soul could be reincarnated
9
The Egyptians used hieroglyphics in the same way as the Sumerians used
calligraphy
cuneiform
letters
ideographs
10
Discovery of arranged streets and a system of pipes in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro suggest
Organized governments
polytheistic beliefs
subsistence based economies
rigid social classes
11
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed
nomadic lifestyles
democratic governments
monotheistic belief systems
written forms of communication
12
Both ancient Romans and ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
ethnocentrism
imperialism
cultural diffusion
materialism
13
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to
promote individual artistic creativity
establish peace and harmony
return the power of the emperors
provide the basis for democratic government
14
The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of civilization" because they
established colonies throughout northern Europe
traded and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region
developed the first carts with wheels
introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa
15
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with climatic diversity
mountainous areas
areas with abundant mineral resources
valleys near rivers
16
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?
manorialism
encomienda
caste
apartheid
17
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
overseas trade routes
river valley civilizations
burial sites of ancient rulers
early belief systems
18
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
19
Based on this map, in which region was the Middle Kingdom of Assyria located?
western Europe
South America
southwest Asia
southern Africa
20
Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on
a desire for wealth
an appreciation of the forces of nature
a willingness to accept Christianity
a written tradition
21
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
Filial Piety
Prayer
Reincarnation
Nirvana
22
Which title best completes this diagram?
Elements of a CivilizationHuman
Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
Life 50,000 Years Ago
Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
23
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
Europe
Asia
North America
24
A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the
establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other places
decline of agriculture as an important occupation in Egypt
establishment of democratic government in Egypt
conquest and settlement of Western Europe by Egypt
25
Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?
complex civilizations
division of labor
surplus of food
domestication of plants and animals
26
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because
factories began to use assembly-line techniques
alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agricultural
new inventions led to overseas exploration
27
The illustration shows the relationship between individuals in society according to ideas of
Confucius
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
Mohammed
28
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic.
Populations declined.
Food supplies became more reliable.
New sources of energy became available.
29
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
30
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa
all the continents were settled at about the same time
farming developed before hunting and gathering societies
the wheel was used by all ancient societies
31
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
the Mandate of Heaven
cultural diffusion
economic dependence
civil service system
32
Based on the illustration, which statement about the society of ancient Egypt is accurate?
The women had equal status to the men.
Social mobility was unrestricted.
The social structure was hierarchical
Soldiers outnumbered farmers.
33
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
Universal education
Religious differences
Favorable geography
Political harmony
34
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
the existence of large armies
a plentiful supply of water and fertile land
the formation of democratic governments
35
In which region did China’s earliest civilizations develop?
Himalayan Mountains
Tibetan Plateau
Yellow River Valley
Gobi Desert
