WH8 Sem 1 Exam

What was important about Donald Johanson's discovery of Lucy in 1974?

The Pharoah whose reign was longest in Egyptian history & strengthened the western frontier

Which sect of Buddhism believed that other people could interpret the Buddha's teachings?

Which of the following theories explains the demise of the Maya Civilization?

Why is the study of ancient bones important to us today?

Why was finding the Rosetta Stone so important to scholars?

A triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river

Which of the following statements best describes Hinduism?

This language of the Aryans is the root of many modern South Asian languages

The worship of many gods is known as

Which 2 developments led to the people of the Stone Age building permanent settlements?

Egyptian queen, known for building impressive monuments & temples & working to increase trade

Ancient Egypt reached the height of its power & glory during which period?

Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism did not place a lot of importance on

Which word means "to move from one place to another?"

During which period did the 1st use of seeds and growing crops take place?

Which concept taught that each person had a set of spiritual Duties to fulfill?

Asoka devoted time and resources to improving the lives of his people after he converted to

Located high in Andes Mts, this served as a royal retreat where Incan rulers could relax

What technology did the Hittites and the Assyrians use in battle?

Civilization on Yucatan Peninsula & N. Guatemala-many of their descendants R still there today

By 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power. What conclusion can be drawn from this?

What is the name of the land bridge over which ancient humans traveled to North America?

Which of the following is also known as "Upright Man?"

Why was the Inca road system important?

The name of the large crescent-shaped arc of rich farmland-from Persian Gulf to Mediterr Sea

The process of changing plants and animals to make them more useful to humans is called

Consisted of a city as the political center and the surrounding countryside

What are the seasonal wind patterns that cause India's wet and dry seasons?

What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?

The Spanish soldiers, or CONQUerors who came to the Americas seeking riches

Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?

Ancient Indians were masters of the science of working with metals which is called

The Hittites skillfully used a wheeled, horse-drawn battle car also known as a

Unknowingly brought to the Americas by Spanish they were as deadly to Native Americans as war

The Harappan civilization developed in the valley of which river?

Entering India from the northwest was difficult because of which mountains?

All of the following natural barriers helped to protect Egypt against invasion EXCEPT

Which of these is an effect that the development of irrigation had on early farming settlements

This Chaldean monarch rebuilt the city of Babylon & was famous for the Hanging Gardens

A community of people who share a common culture is called a

People who hunt animals & gather wild plants, seeds, fruits & nuts to survive are known as

He was famous for his code of laws, which dealt w/many aspects of daily life & was written down

Created the 1st empire of the Americas (S. Mexico) - are known for GIANT STONE HEADS

Who created an empire in the Valley of Mexico--known for pyramids, chocolate & human sacrifice

Period of Ancient Egyptian history began with Mentuhotep II rule & marked by order & stability

He was the 1st to have a permanent army & he created the world's first empire

The mountains of northern India are called the

The ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols is known as

Which of the following correctly lists the 4 main Varnas of the Aryan Caste system?

Which of the following BEST describes how Egyptian civilization developed?

According to Hinduism, people are reborn into different forms which depend upon one's

The cultural achievements for which the Maya are well known include

Created by Indian scholars & brought to Europe by the Arabs, this is the # system we use today?

The time before there was writing is known as

Which period in Ancient Egyptian history began shortly after Menes united Upper & Lower Egypt?

What group invaded the Indus Valley from the west after the end of the Harappan Civilization?

Built the largest empire in South America--known for quipu, masonry & terrace farming

What group of hominids is the most closely related to modern humans?

The time when the earth became covered with huge glaciers is known as the

What were the key factors in the rise of the Aztec Empire?

A huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians & other peoples is known as a

In 1537, he led a group of Spanish conquistadors to defeat Atahualpa and the Inca

Which of the following were the most important physical features in Mesopotamia?

Which of the following is also known as "The Old Stone Age"

Who led a group of Spanish conquistadors in conquering the Aztec Empire?

The guiding principles at the heart of the Buddha's teachings are the

What was the relationship betwen trade & the spread of the Phoenician alphabet?

Which region's name, in Greek, means "Between the Rivers?"

What were the sacred hymns and poems of the Aryans called?

With which of the following statements would the Buddha most likely DISAGREE?

What changes did the development of agriculture bring to human society?

Which is the BEST explanation for why Mesopotamians built canals?

Which sect of Buddhism tired to follow the Buddha's teachings Exactly (stay True)?