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1
Why could
Ramses the Great
be described as vain or conceited?
He wrote numerous books about his life.
He had hundreds of statues of himself erected.
He was concerned about the well being of his people.
He had over 100 wives and children.
2
Why do historians read diaries and letters from the past?
To devise plans for future civilizations.
To compare current events with past ones.
To examine past events to learn cause/effect.
To generate interest in foreign affairs everywhere.
3
How did deserts help the people of Egypt and Kush?
They provided protection from invaders.
They provided direct routes for trade.
They provided dry weather for farming.
They provided a rare type of vegetation.
4
Which of the following causes
cultural diffusion?
Industry, migration, bartering and isolation.
Specialization, cooperation and sociology.
Diversification, transportation and specialization.
Trade, immigration, invaders & technology.
5
An
anthropologist
would most likely examine which type of thematic map?
One with different languages spoken around the world.
One with different battles fought during WWII.
One with different mountain ranges around the world.
One with different minerals found on the Earth's surface.
6
How is the
Qin Tomb
evidence of ancient China's religious beliefs?
It was built as a place of worship for many gods.
IT was built to protect the Qin emperor in the afterlife.
The large ziggurat was the center of sacrifice to the gods.
The large pyramid was built as a place of worship.
7
Which of these is an example of
human environment interaction?
Humans migrate and spread their culture.
Humans often change their surroundings.
Humans often speak multiple languages.
Humans often travel by air to trade.
8
How did the Incas modify their geography to develop their empire?
They created terraces for better transportation.
They destroyed the rainforest for cattle grazing.
They cut terraces into mountains to grow crops.
They cut down trees to create roads and sewers.
9
What evidence is there that Mohenjo-daro had a social structure?
Inhabitants lived together regardless of class.
People resided in upper or lower city based on status.
A pharaoh ruled with central powers.
A caste system was implemented.
10
How did Ashoka's religious conversion impact the society of ancient India?
New edicts for farming, travel & marriage.
New edicts promoting Hinduism and fasting.
New edicts restricting social mobility.
New edicts for education, trade & religion.
11
How did the years of the
Pax Romana
impact the people of Rome?
They experienced civil war, poverty and poor conditions.
They suffered greatly under the rule of a tyrant.
They suffered from prosperity and foreign invasion.
They experienced peace & prosperity from innovations.
12
What do all three time periods of ancient Egypt have in common? (Old, Middle, New Kingdom)
All 3 experienced war and conflict.
All 3 experienced economic hardships.
All 3 experienced stability and unity.
All 3 were ruled by a strong king.
13
What was the purpose of Assyrian
aqueducts?
Aqueducts let boats pass between rivers.
Aqueducts protected the palace from attack.
The aqueducts brought water into the city.
The aqueducts raised crops in the dry soil.
14
How were the governments of the
Roman Republic
and
Roman Empire
different?
The Empire extended more rights to the citizens.
The Republic granted more power to the dictator.
The Empire limited the power of the dictator.
The Republic extended more rights to the citizens.
15
Why were the Middle Ages called "The Middle Ages"?
All important events happened in the middle of Europe.
Society changed to include a middle class.
It was after the fall of Rome, and before the modern era.
"Middle" is Latin for new beginnings in Europe.
16
How has the perception and practices of the
Olympics
changed over time?
They are more secular, and are only for Greeks.
They are now more secular, and have expanded globally.
They are now more ceremonial, and religious in nature.
They're now more sacred, and limit participation.
17
How did the emperor of the Qin dynasty insure powerful families would not divide China?
He made them pay tribute to the empire.
He took all their wealth and resources.
He made them move to the capital city.
He imprisoned the head of each family.
18
Why was the Great Wall of China a collaborative effort?
People from Mongolia and China worked on it together.
Multiple dynasties strengthened and added to the wall.
People from all over China worked on the project for years.
Shi Huangdi had many people work together to build it.
19
How did the rights of
plebians
differ from
patricians
?
Patricians had fewer rights but could hold office.
Plebians had fewer rights but could hold office.
Patricians had more rights and could hold office.
Plebians had more rights and could hold office.
20
Why would the Sumerian
cuneiform
be important to a historian?
Cuneiform was a written record of Sumerian events.
Cuneiform was an artifact used by the people.
Cuneiform was a tool the Sumerians used.
Cuneiform mapped out the geography of Sumer.
21
What did the Romans give to those they conquered?
Rights, which made the dictator more powerful.
Citizenship, which strengthened the empire.
Laws, which caused civil war.
Disease, which spread through the empire.
22
How did the arrival of the Europeans impact the native inhabitants of Latin America?
Disease, warfare and enslavement.
Preservation of their culture.
Development of a trading network.
Improved standard of living.
23
People within a
culture
share...
Entertainment, beliefs and recreation.
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors.
Language, customs and heritage.
Homes, traditions and technology.
24
Why are
latitude lines
running through Europe known as
"north latitude"?
Europe is in the latitude of the equator.
Europe is in the North Pole region.
Europe is in the northern hemisphere.
Europe is in the southern hemisphere.
25
Why did the nobles rebel against King John?
He convinced nobles to crown him as Holy Roman Emperor.
He established feudalism and refused to give land to nobles.
He imposed high taxes, and exercised absolute power.
He persuaded serfs to make him dictator for life.
26
How did the Silk Road connect ancient China to markets in the west?
It was a large passage connecting China to Middle East.
IT was a narrow passage through the Himalaya Mts.
It was a series of interconnected trade routes.
IT was a large passage leading to trade markets.
27
If people share a common
language, custom, and heritage...
They are an indigenous tribe.
They are an ethnic group.
They are an extended family.
They are a cultural groupl.
28
Why have the Mayans been described as intellectually advanced?
They were skilled in math and astronomy.
They were able to read and write in English.
They developed terrace farming and cuneiform writing.
They developed the scientific method.
29
Which of these activities would an
archaeologist
most likely do?
Study the Earth's features through experimentation.
Read secondary sources to determine accuracy.
Generate maps to show political & physical features.
Examine artifacts to learn more about past cultures.
30
Why did the Mayans practice the
slash & burn method?
The soil was too fertile and needed water.
To get nutrient rich soil and access to sunlight.
To remove the rocks and minerals from the soil.
The soil was too saturated with water for farming.
31
Why is India described as a
subcontinent?
It is large & landlocked in the southern hemisphere.
It is large and geographically separated form Asia.
It is small and in the center of Asia.
It is small and geographically diverse from Asia.
32
Why were
levees
built by rivers in Ancient Sumer?
Levees were built to prevent floods.
Levees were built to protect villages from attack.
Levees were built to load barges.
Levees were built to irrigate crops.
33
Why is the Magna Carta significant to future constitutional governments?
The protestants depended on it.
It established equality amongst men.
It required democracy.
It limited the ruler's power.
34
What was the chief geographic challenge for the Aztecs, and how did they solve it?
They were located on an island, so they built chinampas.
They were located in a desert, so they built aqueducts.
They were located in the swamped, so they moved.
They were located in the mountains, so they built terraces.
35
Which statement best describes
movement
in Italy?
The Eiffel Tower is on the western side of Paris.
The Vatican City is located within the city of Rome.
In Venice, there are water taxis to travel in the streets
Florence became Italy's capital in 1865.
36
How did religion play a large role in the life of the ancient Greeks?
It explained the world around them.
It regulated international trade.
It established a system of laws.
It defined their political system.
37
Why did the Roman Senate fear Julius Caesar?
He wanted to be a dictator.
He wanted to be a patrician.
He wanted to be a philosopher.
He wanted to be a plebian.
38
The invention of which device most affected the
food supply
in Sumer?
The arch.
The wheel.
The chariot.
The plow.
39
How did the development of new capabilities of hominid groups impact their society?
It decreased their territory.
It increased their territory.
It increased their life expectancy.
It shortened their life expectancy.
40
Why did ancient China not benefit or experience much from cultural diffusion
Walls built for protection also kept others out.
Language barriers made communication difficult.
Geography limited interaction with other people and cultures
Other civilizations shunned them because of their beliefs.
41
What was the greatest benefit to people when early farmers domesticated plants and animals?
People could travel more easily.
People had a stable food supply.
People kept pets for company.
People shared most of the work.
42
Which Greek accomplishment is evident in our political system today?
Architecture.
Elections.
Literature.
Democracy.
43
New
ideas, inventions and patterns
in a culture...
Are archaic.
Are inventions.
Are innovations.
Are outdated.
44
How did one's
caste
impact their life and role in society?
Determined religion and language.
Determined clothing style and religion.
Determined occupation and social group.
Determined housing and education.
45
Based on the prefix,
"hemi",
and the root word
"sphere",
what is a
hemisphere?
A hemisphere is a full circle.
A hemisphere consists of two circles.
A hemisphere consists of three circles.
A hemisphere is a half circle.
46
How did people in the
Paleolithic Age
get their food?
They hunted and gathered their food.
They herded goats & cattle.
They planted and harvested their food.
They traded over land and sea.
47
Why did the church join forces with Charlemagne, and how did this impact them?
They restored past religion; people were polytheistic.
They joined to prevent future invasion; people were freed.
They joined to bring power to the church; education improved
They joined to protect the Emperor; people lost rights.
48
Worship of a lion-god in Kush reflected which influence of Kushite culture?
Assyrian
Egyptian
Mesopotamian
African
49
Why was King Phillip II of Macedonia able to conquer the ancient Greeks?
Greece was ruled by a strong monarch who gave up.
The city-states were divided and fighting each other.
Greece was ruled by a tyrant who didn't give up control.
The city-states were united and fought successfully.
50
How is
Hammurabi
best remembered?
Hammurabi created a code of laws.
Hammurabi created a style of battle.
Hammurabi created a system of canals.
Hammurabi created a hanging garden.
51
How did the migration of the
Aryans
into India impact the society?
Impacted housing and farming practices.
Impacted farming practices and language.
Impacted religion and social structure.
Impacted social structure and trade.
52
My job in ancient Egypt would compare to a record keeper/business manager. Who was I?
A scribe.
A vizier.
A priest.
A pharaoh.
53
How did people in Western Europe gain stability after the fall of Rome?
They spread Christianity and expanded trade.
They rebuilt the cities and road networks.
They restored Julius Caesar to the throne.
They established/implemented feudalism.
54
Which best describes the theme of
place
for Portugal
?
Their main mode of transporting goods is shipping.
It has a smaller land mass compared to Spain.
They are located off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
They produce grapes, and the citizens speak Portuguese.
55
What connection does the
Boston Marathon
have to the ancient Greeks?
Boston was a major battle site during the Persian Wars.
The Athenians sailed 26 miles to defeat the Persians.
Boston was the name of a mountain pass for the 300 Spartans.
After the battle of Marathon, a Greek ran 26 miles.
