Under the Han, iron and salt were so important that

production of these goods was made a state monopoly.

What were major Kushite accomplishments?

The invention of the first alphabets & of Africas first ironworking center

What were the advantages of establishing Meroe as the new capital of Kush?

Meroe was located near iron deposits and trade routes.

What benefit did standardize currency bring to China?

the ability to easily trade anywhere in the empire

How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?

Rulers used the crops surpluses to buy cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods

According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what would a ruler have to do to stay in power?

rule justly and virtuously and preserve harmony between heaven and earth

What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty?

It brought new ideas and products into China and increasesd prosperity

How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?

trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.

By what means did Zhou rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?

by putting family members in charge of individual regions

Which statements replace the question marks in the table? (2)

father and son, older and younger brothers

Which Confucian attitudes replace the question marks in the table, from top to bottom?

High respect production of basic goods;Little respect b/c not produce goods

What was a possible consequences of a drought in ancient Egypt?

The yield of grain crops would decrease. causing people to go hungry

Shi Huangdi believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that

a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society.

How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?

She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.

Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,

Kushites were motivated to trade

What effects did continue trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization

Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture

From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt??

Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers

Emperor Wudi and later Han emperors sent envoys to

establish relations with western kingdoms.

Which geographic features that isolated China complete the diagram? (2)

Taklimakan Desert and Gobi Desert

What functions did Egypt's bureaucracy perform for the pharaoh?

The bureaucracy collected taxes from farmers.

In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to

preserve their bodies after death

The purpose of tomb paintings was to

provide the buried person with the objects shown.

Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the

development of bronze metalworking.

Which of the following statements is the most accurate comparison of the Qin and Han dynasties?

The Han conquered even more territory than had the Qin.

In order to keep the economy stable, Han emperors

bought and stored goods to avoid shortages.

Followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is

the natural way of the universe.

The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that

is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.

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1
Under the Han, iron and salt were so important that
only the emperor and his family were allowed to own them.
it was forbidden to trade them outside of China.
production of these goods was made a state monopoly.
only wealthy merchants were allowed to produce them.
2
What were major Kushite accomplishments?
The development of Africas first bronze working center and silk
The invention of the first alphabets & of Africas first ironworking center
Peace treaties with the Babylonians, the Syrians, and the Hitties
The defeat of Assyrian and defeat Babylonian troops
3
What do Confucianism and Daoism have in common?
Order and stability
Development of the bureaucracy
Competition for wealth
People are basically evil
4
What were the advantages of establishing Meroe as the new capital of Kush?
Meroe was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
Meroe received less rain and flooding than Napata.
Meroe was a safer distance from the Nile.
Meroe had fewer natural resources.
5
What benefit did standardize currency bring to China?
a more efficient government
the ability to easily trade anywhere in the empire
everyone became richer
increased transportation by river boat
6
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as
Lower Egypt
the Red land
the Black Land
Upper Egypt
7
One notable way that the Han emperors differed from the Qin was in their
Expansion of the empire
Harsh treatment of citizens
inablility to unify China
Revival of Confucianism
8
How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
Roads needed to be built to carry surplus crops to markets
Weavers and potters created containers for storing surplus crops
Rulers used the crops surpluses to buy cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods
Farmers hired craftworkers to make new agricultural tools
9
According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what would a ruler have to do to stay in power?
impose strict laws to prevent chaos
follow the Dao
rule justly and virtuously and preserve harmony between heaven and earth
to control all the people
10
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and at holiday celebrations?
To show loyalty to the emperor
To celebrate their blessings
To let their ancestors know they were remembered
To chase away evil spirits
11
What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty?
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
It brought new ideas and products into China and increasesd prosperity
It made China easier to invade
It increased the population
12
How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?
It created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
It allowed the Kushites to grow food to be self-sufficient.
trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
13
By what means did Zhou rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?
by starting a civil service based on the ideas of Confucius
by putting family members in charge of individual regions
by treating the people with kindness and respect
by keeping a strong army ready to put down any rebellion
14
Which statements replace the question marks in the table? (2)
ancestors and the living, older and younger brothers
teacher and student, wife and daughter
older and younger sisters, teacher and student
father and son, older and younger brothers
15
Which Confucian attitudes replace the question marks in the table, from top to bottom?
Highly respected for production of basic goods; Highly respected for wealth
Little respected b/c they work at a lowly job; Highly respected for wealth
Little respect for low social status;Little respect b/c do not producegoods
High respect production of basic goods;Little respect b/c not produce goods
16
What was a possible consequences of a drought in ancient Egypt?
The sands would become hot and burning.
The yield of grain crops would decrease. causing people to go hungry
Crops that grew would not be edible.
Forest fires would break out and destroy homes.
17
Shi Huangdi believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that
a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society.
rulers should seek to keep the Mandate of Heaven.
people are basically good and rulers should set an example.
government jobs should be given to the most qualified persons.
18
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
19
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,
Many Kushites moved to Egypt
Kushites were motivated to trade
Kushites sold their surplus grain to Egypt
Kushites became accomplished sailors on the Nile
20
What effects did continue trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization
Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River
Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms
Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt
Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture
21
From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt??
Pharaohs, Scribes, Priests, Merchants, Farmers
Pharaoh, priests, scribes, farmers, merchant
Pharaoh, Priests, Farmers, Scribes, Merchants
Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers
22
Emperor Wudi and later Han emperors sent envoys to
destroy rebellious warlords.
oversee civil service examinations.
establish relations with western kingdoms.
spread Buddhism throughout China.
23
Which geographic features that isolated China complete the diagram? (2)
Plateau of Tibet and Huang River
Taklimakan Desert and Gobi Desert
North China Plain and Red Sea
Sahara Desert and Himalayan Mountains
24
What functions did Egypt's bureaucracy perform for the pharaoh?
The bureaucracy collected taxes from farmers.
The bureaucracy decided what job you could have.
The bureaucracy laid plans for irrigation of the Nile.
The bureaucracy handled and produced currency.
25
In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to
pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain.
have their bodies buried beside the Nile.
burn their bodies in the temple to become smoke.
preserve their bodies after death
26
Ideas spread from Egypt to other lands through the buying and selling of goods and services, which is called
artistry
bureaucracy.
mercantilism.
commerce
27
The purpose of tomb paintings was to
tell the story of the buried person’s life.
provide the buried person with the objects shown.
create a beautiful resting place for the dead.
illustrate how much wealth the buried person had possessed.
28
Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the
building of the Great Wall.
introduction of metal coins.
invention of the seismometer.
development of bronze metalworking.
29
Filial piety is a major feature of which system of thought influential in China?
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
30
In Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were called
bureaucrats
pharaohs
artisans
scribes
31
Which of the following statements is the most accurate comparison of the Qin and Han dynasties?
The Han conquered even more territory than had the Qin.
The Qin ended the civil service system set up by the Han.
The Han adopted the Legalist policies introduced by the Qin.
Han emperors rejected the Qin idea of standardization.
32
The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized as fertile
True
False
33
In order to keep the economy stable, Han emperors
Introduced the first Chinese coins
bought and stored goods to avoid shortages.
Prevented merchants from selling goods outside of China
created huge silk-producing estates.
34
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and...
Astronomy
Anatomy
Mathematics
Chemistry
35
During what kingdom was ancient Egypt most powerful and prosperous?
Pre kingdom
New kingdom
Old kingdom
Middle Kingdom
36
Followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is
a form of ancestor worship.
the natural way of the universe.
a pathway to a just and stable government.
proper relationships between people.
37
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that
explains the succession of pharaohs.
tells the story of an Egyptian scribe who killed a pharaoh.
is a list of important citizens and officials who died.
is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.

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