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1
The ancient Egyptian ruler best known for building more monuments that other pharaohs is
Akhenaten
Cleopatra
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
2
The Nile River flows into
The Pacific Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Red Sea
3
Which civilization is known for a code of laws that include "an eye for an eye"?
Sumerians
Chaldeans
Assyrians
Babylonians
4
The Warring States period marked the end of which dynasty?
Shang
Zhou
Han
Qin
5
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and at holiday celebrations?
To let their ancestors know they were remembered
To celebrate their heritage
To chase away evil spirits
To welcome spirits from heaven and earth
6
Who were the first kings in Sumerian civilization?
Kings
Farmers
Scribes
Priests
7
The oldest civilization in present-day India grew up along which river?
Yellow River
Harappan River
Nile River
Indus River
8
Which conclusion is supported by the map?
Many Phoenicians died trying to sail along the Med. Sea
Phoenicians lacked the skill to sail along the Med. Sea
Med. Sea made it impossible for Phoenicians to trade
Phoenician culture spread along Med. Sea b/c of trade route
9
Which river is called the "River of Sorrows"?
Huang River
Chang River
Nile River
Indus River
10
When bad things happen, the Zhou believed that these events might signal
the need for a show of strength from a leader
that it was time to expand the territory
that the ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven
that the ruler needed help
11
While rivers aided China's development, deserts and mountains
isolated it from other civilizations
led to the rise of the Shang dynasty
had no effect on their civilization
prevented them from becoming a civilization
12
In order to overcome death like Osiris, Egyptians believed that they needed to
Bun their bodies in the temple
Have their bodies buried in the waters of the Nile
Preserve their bodies for the afterlife
Pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain
13
The Nile River contributed to ancient Egyptian civilization in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Annual floods provided silt for fertile farmland
The river had soil that was rich in gold sediment
The river provided fish as well as travel and trade
Papyrus reeds were used to make paper
14
Which of the following is NOT one of the major achievements of the Sumerians?
Sail
Alphabet
Plow
Cuneiform
15
Among the achievements of the Shang were a written language and
the Mandate of Heaven
domestication of the horse
Bronze metalworking
the chariot
16
Which civilization is known for its fierce fighting skills, a cavalry, and Library at Nineveh?
Babylonians
Sumerians
Assyrians
Chaldeans
17
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for recording important information were called
Scribes
Artisans
Bureaucrats
Pharaohs
18
Confucianism places special importance on the devotion of children to parents. This is called
Generational Worship
Ancestor worship
Filial Piety
Legalism
19
Which of the following is NOT one of the major achievements of the Zhou dynasty?
Iron weapons
Coins
Crossbow
Bronze metal-working
20
Which Chinese dynasty developed iron weapons?
Qin
Han
Zhou
Shang
21
Mesopotamia means land between two rivers. What two rivers??
Tigris and Euphrates
Euphrates and Mediterranean
Tigris and Mediterranean
Zagros and Euphrates
22
Which of the following is an accomplishment of the Phoenicians?
Library at Nineveh
Cuneiform
Hammurabi's Code
Alphabet
23
Which conclusion is best supported from the map?
City-states traded along the Mediterranean Sea
Between the rivers was the best spot for civilizations to be
Location made it perfect and easy to defend against invaders
Mountains and deserts made it impossible to trade anywhere
24
Which leader is correctly paired with his accomplishment?
Hatshepsut--united Upper and Lower Egypt
Hammurabi--world's first cavalry
Nebuchadnezzar--Hanging Gardens
Sargon--developed world's first alphabet
25
By practicing ancestor worship, the ancient Chinese believed their ancestors would
guide and protect them
gain power in heaven
honor the living
be able to rest in peace
26
During the rule of Hatshepsut, Egypt grew in wealth and power because
She invaded Nubia and enslaved its peoples
She sent traders to East Africa who returned with riches
She built a strong army that conquered many areas
She united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt
27
The Dao is
a type of ancestor worship
the natural way of the universe
a form of tai chi
the relationship between people
28
All of the following are ancient Egyptian accomplishments EXCEPT
Solar Calendar
Cuneiform writing
Hieroglyphic writing
Pyramids
29
Which dynasty had the earliest written records?
Zhou
Shang
Qin
Han
30
In order to construct the pyramids, Egyptians had to be proficient in engineering and
Physics
Mathematics
Anatomy
Chemistry
31
Which of the following contributed to China's isolation from other civilizations?
Huang River
Indus River
North China Plain
Gobi Desert
