15-16: 7th Grade Midterm

 A blue stone called lapis lazuli shows that the city-states of Sumer engaged in

Which factor first influenced the migration patterns of early humans?

How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at that time?

How does the work of ancient Egyptian artisans help us learn today about life in ancient Egypt?

Flooding helped ancient Mesopotamians overcome which problem that people still face today?

About how long ago did humans start developing art?

How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?

The festival of Divali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates

Which of the following best fits into the flowchart?

What place did the Jewish people believe was the promised land?

Suppose that you were to arrange the following events in order. Which event happened second?

Why did the Buddha decide to follow a “middle way”?

A person who spoke these words most likely belonged to which caste?

Which of the following would NOT be considered Primary Sources on middle school from 1950-2000?

Why are social classes of ancient Egypt described by left shape, rather than the right shape?

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?

The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?

Of these four groups, which one had the lowest social status?

What geographical feature allowed early humans to cross from Asia to North America?

What was the greatest benefit to people when early farmers began to raise plants and animals?

Lead the army.• Enforce the laws.• Have temples built. Who in Sumer had these responsibilities?

What was one of few ways that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher social class?

Which statement best explains why early nomads began to settle in the Fertile Crescent?

Archaeologists have found decorated pottery and polished stones. What does this suggest?

What geographic challenge led  the Sumerians to build an irrigation system and levees?

Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

If you were a Neolithic trader, what would most likely happen as you traveled and traded?

Which of the following would be considered Secondary Sources about middle school from1950-2000?

The ancient social class system was called varna. What did early Hindus mean by varna dharma?

For what is Hammurabi best remembered?

Which one of these inventions most affected the food supply in Sumer?

The building was most closely related to which of these features of Sumerian civilization?

Which conclusions does the map support about the Jewish people’s trip from Egypt to Canaan?