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Honors Unit 1 Challenge
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Why are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam usually referenced together?
Aliens?
All Monotheistic
Founded in Nearby Locations
Partially Share Ideology
2
Why is Religion Important?
It causes conflict between people
It brings people together
It informs how people live
It gives life meaning to many
3
Why was the Great Wall of China Unfinished?
Emperor Died?
Aliens?
Ran out of Workers?
Ran out of Money?
4
The Minoans are famous for...
Getting wiped out by a volcano
Worshipping a bull god
Myth of Minotaur
Bull-Leaping (Vault)
5
Which River Valley Had Flushing Toilets and Running Water?
Egypt
China
India
Mesopotamia
6
Which of the Following Cultures Believed in Supernatural Forces or Nature Spirits?
Mesopotamia
China
India
Egypt
7
The Neolithic Revolution did all of the Following EXCEPT...
Led to a Decrease in Population
Led to the First Religions
Created Farming Communities
Allowed for Livestock Management
8
What Contributed to the Fall of Rome?
Corruption at the Top
Famine
Rebellions
Invading Barbarians
9
How do Nomads Differ from Settled People?
Nomads Live in One Place while Settled People Move Around
Nomads Live in Deserts while Settled People DO NOT
Nomads and Settled People are Basically the Same
Nomads Live on the Move, Following Food while Settled People Grew Food
10
Qin Shi Huangdi (First Emperor) Created Legalism To Do What?
Protect his Power
Legally Enforce Social Rules
11
What is the Name of the First City?
City
Cairo
Ur
Uruk
12
The Spartan Agoge or Military Training is notable because...
It was ineffective
It beat empathy out of the children
It was a well-rounded education
It started when boys turned 7
13
Who Built the Pyramids?
Definitely Aliens?
Aliens?
Other Aliens?
Egyptian Pharaohs Reaching for Immortality Through Monumental Architecture
14
Why was a River Valley a Benefit for Early Civilizations?
Trade Opportunities on the Water
Lots of Good Water
Good Mud
15
Kings of Egypt Were Known as Pharaoh which Roughly Translates to What?
Great House (Dynasty)
Jeff
Alien Guy
God-King
16
Which of these architectural structures was invented by the Romans?
Domes
Arches
Columns
Underwater Concrete Supports
17
What did the Rosetta Stone do?
Allowed for the translation of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Allowed for the translation of Greek Linear B
Gave Archaeologists a lot to do
Allowed for the translation of Semitic Script
18
Vedas belong to which religious tradition?
Animism
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
19
What makes Animism Unique?
There are many different varieties of Animism
There are spirits but no gods
Practicing Animism looks very different place to place
There is no strict definition of the faith
20
What made the Olympics Special for the Greeks?
Only Amateurs could compete, so it was pure sport
Competition was Rare in the Greek World
They got an opportunity to be the BEST
For the duration, no Greek War could occur
21
The First Writing System (Native to Mesopotamia)
Chinese Script
Hieroglyphics
Indus Script
Cuneiform
22
What inspired Siddhartha Gautama to Create Buddhism?
Got Sad
Saw Suffering
Sat Under a Tree
Meditated on the Meaning of Life
23
Which Group Uses Tortoise Shells As Oracle Bones
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
China
24
Why did Darius build the Persian Royal Road?
To increase trade productivity
As a vanity project
To communicate across his empire more effectively
Out of Paranoia
25
India and the Middle East are the Birthplaces of the Five Major Religions. Which Religions were Founded in Middle East?
Hinduism and Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
26
Who Invented the Wheel, Sail, and Plow?
Harrapans
Chinese
Egyptians
Mesopotamians
27
Which of the following correctly matches a city-state with its government?
Athens-Republic Sparta-Oligarchy
Athens-Democracy Sparta-Dual Kingship
Athens-Republic Sparta-Anarchy
Athens-Democracy Sparta-Dictatorship
28
Which of the Following is a translation of the term Neolithic?
New Society
New Shape
New Way
New Stone
29
Which Group used Grid-like City Layouts
India
Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
30
The Mandate of Heaven was...
A catalyst for revolt
Dependent on natural signs
A title carried by the Chinese Emperor
A way to solidify power
31
What Contributed to the Fall of the Han?
Corruption
Tax Hikes
Revolts
Invasion of Nomads
32
How did the Caste System of Hinduism affect India?
Population Grew
Slavery was Abolished
Social Mobility was Impossible
Social Mobility was Encouraged
33
Which of the following correctly matches related Roman terms?
Elites-Plebeians
Plebeians-Patricians
Landowners-Latins
Patricians-Etruscans
34
India Innovated/Invented All of the Following EXCEPT...
Zero
Plastic Surgery (Skin Grafts)
Warships
Smallpox Vaccination
35
Who are the last good men of Rome?
Commodus and Caligula
The Gracchus Brothers
Julius Caesar and Marcus Aurelius
Tiberius and Nero
36
Which of the following directly led to the creation of Classical Empires?
River Valley Civs Conquered their neighbors
River Valley Civs United
River Valley Civs Collapsed
River Valley Civs all Converted to new Religions
37
Which Culture Invented Columns
Greece
Rome
India
Persia
38
The Hittites of Mesopotamia Innovated which of the Following?
Its the other one
Metalworking
39
What was the Purpose of the Civil Service Exam?
Discourage Uneducated from Serving the Country
Allow for Social Mobility (Rare for the Asian world)
Push Confucianism and Patriarchy
Ensure that China's Bureacracy is Stocked with Educated People
40
Which of the Following are Components of the Roman Republic?
The Emperor
The Senate
The Pope
The Consuls
41
If x+3=7 what does x =?
1
4
This isn't Math Class
7
42
The Maurya and Gupta Dynasties Ruled Which Territory?
Persia
Rome
India
China
43
In the Great Schism of 1054 what are the two sides that came out of the Split?
Sunni and Shia
Catholic and Orthodox
East and West Rome
Catholic and Protestant
44
Why did Qin Shi Huangdi (First Emperor) Standardize Coins?
He wanted to carry around less weight
Aliens?
He wanted to reduce trade disputes
He wanted to be more wealthy
45
India and the Middle East are the Birthplaces of the Five Major Religions. Which Religions were Founded in India?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Hinduism and Buddhism
46
When we Transitioned from Ancient to Classical Societies, Which of the Following Occurred?
Greater Communication led to the Creation of One Common Language
Aliens?
People Returned to Hunting Because of Severe Famines
Trade Routes Expanded and Grew More Complex
47
This Trade Route Covers Mountains and Hills and Deserts. Connected Rome and China.
Gold-Salt Saharan Trade
Indian Ocean Network
Silk Road
The Appian Way
48
Why is Hammurabi's Code Important?
It was the best river-based legal system in history
It treated all people equally, inspiring Mesopotamia
It was the world's first written legal code
Aliens?
49
Which area of the world are you most excited about learning about?
Americas
Asia
Africa
Europe
50
How are we feeling about the test?
Not so Confident
Confident in myself
Hopeful
We have a Test?
