Why were rivers above important to the development of early civilizations?

Rivers provided water for agriculture

These excerpts could be used to make the argument

Mesopotamia and Egyptians were polytheistic

Based on the map, how did the geography of the region shown affect the development of Greek city- states?

Natural barriers to travel contributed to distinct cultures of city-states

How were the religions of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire different?

Many Roman leaders were considered to be gods, while Greek leaders were not

How did economic interests help Buddhism spread throughout China?

Traders & merchants passing through China spread Buddhism as they traveled

What was a major result of the migration of the Bantu throughout Africa?

The Bantu shared and blended their culture with other peoples

The ideas discussed in the excerpt above best support which of the following in regards to Mauryan society?

Strong patriarchal values within the dynasty

The image above represent Mesopotamia and Egypt . What was the role of their leaders

Leaders were highly revered and respected

According to the documents

Egyptian gods produced a more cheerful world outlook than Mesopotamian gods

What have archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa revealed?

They have uncovered evidence of urban planning in these cities

Why did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire into four parts?

It was too big for one person to govern

Why was the Silk Road heavily used during the first century of the common era?

It was a trade route between the Roman Empire and China

Which of the following was NOT a key principle of the Mandate of Heaven?

Force should never be used, even against a corrupt ruler

Based on this law, what can BEST be concluded about Babylonian society?

It was divided into distinct social classes

Based on this map, which statement about the spread of Christianity is correct?

Christianity spread to most of Europe between 400 and 600 CE

What can you infer from the passage?

Asoka has made it state policy to promote Dharma

What conclusion can be drawn based on the text?

The Roman Empire was too large to sustain and manage itself

What conclusion can be made after reviewing the image above concerning the Olmec civilization?

Olmec civilization chose to honor key individuals & family

The main differences between religions of the Mesopotamians and the Hebrews were that:

The Hebrews were mainly monotheistic

Excerpt describes Chinese society during Qin. Which of following is a correct interpretation of Emperor's role?

He organized and provided for the welfare of the people

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1
Why were rivers above important to the development of early civilizations?
Rivers were used for important water festivals
Rivers were the holy sites for animal gods
Rivers provided a place to bathe and clean clothes
Rivers provided water for agriculture
2
The ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included —
holy pilgrimages
sacrifices
monotheism
ancestor worship
3
Which goal of Shi Huangdi is BEST illustrated by this statement?
to unify the country
to create provinces and counties
to move nobles to the cities
to punish crimes severely
4
These excerpts could be used to make the argument
Only Egyptians believed in afterlife while the Sumerians did not
Mesopotamia and Egyptians were polytheistic
Mesopotamia and Egyptian gods were equally benevolent
Mesopotamians developed irrigation for flooding while Egypt failed to do so
5
What does this graphic organizer represent?
the Agricultural Revolution
the Great Schism
the Eightfold Path
the Mandate of Heaven
6
The table describes innovations associated with
Classical India
Ming China
Classical Rome
the Indus River Valley
7
Based on the map, how did the geography of the region shown affect the development of Greek city- states?
Water & natural harbors contributed to a single, dominant culture
Natural barriers to travel contributed to distinct cultures of city-states
Natural travel barriers contributed to single/dominant city-state cultures
Water & harbors contributed to distinct cultures among city-states
8
How were the religions of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire different?
Romans believed in reincarnation while Greeks didn't believe in afterlife
Many Roman leaders were considered to be gods, while Greek leaders were not
Romans made sculptures of gods while Greeks believed it to be blasphemous
Romans worshipped many gods, while Greeks believed that only 1 god existed
9
How did economic interests help Buddhism spread throughout China?
The Chinese government imposed a tax on all religions except for Buddhism
Traders & merchants passing through China spread Buddhism as they traveled
Travelers and pilgrims paid monks for lodging in Buddhist monasteries
China's Imperial family donated large money amounts to Buddhist monasteries
10
What was a major result of the migration of the Bantu throughout Africa?
The Bantu shared and blended their culture with other peoples
The Bantu made advanced weapons out of sturdy metals
The Bantu lost their homeland and became nomads
The Bantu learned to farm and formed permanent settlements
11
Which leader created the empire shown as the shaded area on the map?
Cyrus the Great
Alexander the Great
Philip II of Macedonia
Julius Caesar
12
The ideas discussed in the excerpt above best support which of the following in regards to Mauryan society?
The absence of inter-caste marriages in India, circa 300 B.C.E
Strong patriarchal values within the dynasty
The lack of values/norms in India
Children born out of wedlock were widely accepted
13
The image above represent Mesopotamia and Egypt . What was the role of their leaders
Leaders were perceived as rude and impolite
Leaders were highly revered and respected
Leaders were from mainly small villages
Leaders were viewed as tyrants
14
According to the documents
Egypt & Mesopotamian Kings prayed to Gods for floods to control population
Egypt developed alphabet based on sound-symbol while Mesop. used pictograph
Epic of Gilgamesh depicted a pessimistic view of gods & no eternal life
Egyptian gods produced a more cheerful world outlook than Mesopotamian gods
15
What have archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa revealed?
They have uncovered evidence of dynastic rule in these cities
They have uncovered evidence of monotheism in these cities
They have uncovered evidence of urban planning in these cities
They have uncovered evidence of social equality in these cities
16
Why did Diocletian divide the Roman Empire into four parts?
He had four sons
The Senate voted for it
Generals forced him to
It was too big for one person to govern
17
Why was the Silk Road heavily used during the first century of the common era?
It was built as part of the postal system of the Mongolian Empire
It was the main pilgrimage route of Muslims performing the Hajj
It connected the kingdoms of West Africa to their European allies
It was a trade route between the Roman Empire and China
18
Which of the following was NOT a key principle of the Mandate of Heaven?
Rulers must be virtuous if they want to remain in power
If a ruler is just, there will be harmony between Heaven and Earth
Force should never be used, even against a corrupt ruler
Dynasties lose the right to rule if they do not behave properly
19
Which empire is described in the text?
the Gupta Empire
the Han Empire
the Qin Empire
the Mauryan Empire
20
This excerpt suggests that the people of Pericles's time valued which type of political system?
autocracy
monarchy
oligarchy
democracy
21
Based on this law, what can BEST be concluded about Babylonian society?
There was a high crime rate
Religion was less important than government
It was divided into distinct social classes
Most people knew how to read
22
Based on this map, which statement about the spread of Christianity is correct?
Christianity was founded in Rome and was spread through Roman conquest
Christianity spread to most of Europe between 400 and 600 CE
Christianity was the dominant religion in Europe before 300 CE
Christianity originated in N. Africa & was spread by a network of traders
23
What can you infer from the passage?
Asoka is a cruel leader
Asoka is using force to convert people to Buddhism
Asoka is trying to suppress the spread of religion
Asoka has made it state policy to promote Dharma
24
What conclusion can be drawn based on the text?
The Roman military was less disciplined than its neighbors' militaries
The Roman Empire was too large to sustain and manage itself
The spread of Christianity weakened the control of emperors in Rome
The Roman Empire was made weaker by the decisions of elected leaders
25
Which should be the title of this timeline?
The Formation of the Roman Republic
The Founding of the City of Rome
The Rise of the Roman Empire
The Fall of the Roman Empire
26
What conclusion can be made after reviewing the image above concerning the Olmec civilization?
Olmec civilization traced their ancestry t/ the mother
The Olmec civilization supported fishing communities
Olmec civilization chose to honor key individuals & family
Olmec civilization disappeared due to a long draught
27
The main differences between religions of the Mesopotamians and the Hebrews were that:
Mesopotamia was mainly modern and the Hebrews were secular
Both the Mesopotamians and Hebrews were polytheistic
The Hebrews were mainly monotheistic
There were no differences in the religion
28
Excerpt describes Chinese society during Qin. Which of following is a correct interpretation of Emperor's role?
He was involved in a democratic movement
He influenced economic policies
He described consequences for religious affiliation
He organized and provided for the welfare of the people

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