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1
The need to keep records led to the development of which of the following in Egypt?
pyramids
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
pharaohs
2
Why was the Neolithic Revolution important to history?
It caused the outbreak of epidemic diseases.
It helped to establish nomadic tribes across the world.
It contributed to the establishment of civilization.
It brought about the outbreak of many wars
3
To try to restore order to the empire, Roman emperor Diocletian
divided the empire into two parts.
granted toleration to Christians.
encouraged the revival of the republic.
overhauled the Roman legal system.
4
The legendary twins who founded Rome, Romulus and Remus, were nurtured by a
pig
king from a nearby empire
plebian couple
she-wolf
5
Which of the following aided cultural diffusion among ancient peoples?
trade
poor leaders
farming
new technology
6
According to the Five Pillars of Islam, every Muslim must
obey official priests
read the Bible
believe in many gods
give alms to charity
7
The agricultural lifestyle led to the development of all of the following EXCEPT
land boundaries
rules of inheritance
cooperative hunting groups
the calendar
8
The Code of Hammurabi was a major achievement for which of the following reasons?
It ended capital punishment
It treated men and women as equals.
It was the first major collection of written laws.
It rejected the principle of an “eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth.”
9
In the early Roman republic, members of the landholding upper class were called
consuls
patricians
plebeians
tribunes
10
Archaeologists refer to the period of time before people invented writing systems as
geography
archaeology
prehistory
technology
11
After Julius Caesar captured Italy, he became
First Consul
onto the triumvirate
Dictator for life
First Emperor
12
What important change did the Roman emperor Constantine make in A.D. 313?
He granted religious toleration to Christians.
He brought back the republic to help end political violence.
He divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western.
He moved the capital of the empire to Vienna.
13
Which of the following caused ancient civilizations to change?
lack of traditions
poor leaders
nomadic herders
contact with other people through trade, warfare, and migration
14
What is the name of the laws given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai?
Ten Commandments
Books of Knowledge
Code of Law
Dharma
15
Roman culture and religion were greatly influenced by the
Greeks and Etruscans
Spanish and Turks
Sicilians and Etruscans
Egyptians and Turks
16
During what Kingdom were the Ancient Pyramids of Giza built?
Medium Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Old Kingdom
New Kingdom
17
In the Punic Wars, Rome gained control of lands around the Mediterranean Sea by defeating
the Sicilians.
the Persians.
the Carthaginians.
the Greeks.
18
The first emperor of Rome took the title
Claudius
Proconsul
Julius Caesar
Augustus
19
Which of the following is a true statement about the Indus Valley civilization?
It lasted for thousands and thousands of years
It disappeared without a trace and was only rediscovered in 1922
It spread to other parts of Asia
It thrived until modern times.
20
All of the following are considered “good” Roman Emperors EXCEPT
Marcus Aurelius
Hadrian
Nero
Trajan
21
Who established an empire that extended from Greece to Egypt and India?
Alexander
Pericles
Herodotus
Philip II
22
A successful Carthage military leader who led troops against Rome
Hannibal
Augustus Caesar
Claudius
Julius Caesar
23
What is a Muslim place of worship?
synagogue
mosque
cathedral
shrine
24
In Judaism, a savior promised by the Hebrew prophets
Nero
legion
martyr
messiah
25
A major factor in Greece’s victories during the Persian Wars was
the poor relationship between Athens & Sparta
the cooperation of the independent city states.
the relationship between Ionia and Sparta
its vastly greater number of warships
26
The oldest monotheistic religion in the world is
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
27
Which of the following was first achieved by the Chinese?
a writing system based on the alphabet
silk making
the horse-drawn chariot
ironworking
28
Which of the following beliefs are held by Muslims, Christians and Jews?
belief in Mohammad
belief in reincarnation
belief in Jesus as the Messiah
belief in one God
29
The split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement over
the required pilgrimage to Mecca
the choice of a caliph or leader
acceptance of the Quran
belief in one God
30
What are people who move from place to place called?
herders
nomads
scribes
agricultural villagers
31
From childhood, Spartan boys in Ancient Greece were trained to be
philosophers
artists
politicians
soldiers
32
A Greek play that told a story of human suffering was called a
satire
tragedy
love story
comedy
33
What city is the center of worship in Judaism?
Jerusalem
Israel
Mecca
Bethlehem
34
The ancient Romans developed their religious beliefs from
Asian beliefs.
Egyptian culture.
Norse mythology.
Greek religion.
35
What were the enslaved people of Sparta called?
Thebians
Minoan
Socrates
Helots
36
China was more isolated from the rest of the world than other early civilizations because
It is surrounded by mountains, jungles, deserts, and an ocean
Chinese rulers forbade travel.
It is an island.
no one wanted to trade with China
37
Under which leader did democracy in Athens work best?
Pericles
Peisistratus
Archimedes
Draco
38
The mixture of Greek and Middle Eastern culture that formed during and after Alexander the Great is called
Hellenistic
Ptolemaic
Stoic
Septuagint
39
What is the term for the worship of many gods?
monotheism
Zoroastrianism
domestication
polytheism
40
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
following the Ten Commandments
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up selfish desire
worshiping Allah as the one true god
41
The writings of Paul and other early Christians are collected in
the New Testament.
the Torah
the Talmud.
the Old Testament.
42
Which was a key feature of early civilizations?
social equality
cities
steelmaking
a system of exchanging goods for money
43
Bad Emperor was accused of burning much of Rome
Claudius
Caligula
Nero
Trajan
44
Christianity is rooted from what religion?
Judaism
Roman polytheism
Greek mythology
Constantine
45
How did the Sumerians differ from the Egyptians in the way they viewed an afterlife?
They believed they would be with their gods.
They saw life after death as horrible.
They saw life after death to be pleasant.
They believed they themselves would be gods.
46
Greek play that mocked people or social customs is called a
tragedy
love story
comedy
mystery
47
All three major monotheistic religions developed in this region
Asia
Middle East
Europe
Italy
48
Roman words, laws, and __________ still shape the world today.
clothing styles
architecture
Egypt
foods
49
Both Hindus and Buddhist believe in
many gods
non violence and yoga
the caste system
formal rituals in worship
50
What ancient civilization's name means "land between the rivers?"
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
51
Hindus believed that their caste could be changed by
marriage.
the emperor.
the law of karma.
moving.
52
Located on Peloponnesus, what Greek city-state evolved into a purely military society?
Ionia
Sparta
Athens
Delphi
53
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
54
A basic unit of the Roman army
helot
legion
infantry
cavalry
55
Where did the first cities emerge?
along the Mediterranean coast
along trade routes
in the Americas
in river valleys
56
Julius Caesar’s enemies assassinated him because
they were opposed to his expansion into other lands.
they feared he planned to make himself king of Rome.
they were fearful when he refused to disband his army
they were angry with him for his military failures in Gaul.
57
What city is most holy to Christians?
Jerusalem
Israel
Bethlehem
Mecca
58
Located on Attica, what Greek city-state established a democracy and opened its arms to new ideas and education?
Ionia
Delia
Sparta
Athens
59
Complex societies with advanced knowledge of farming, trade, government and art are
civilizations
cultures
agricultural villages
cooperatives
60
Which dynasty developed the feudal system in China?
Xia
Zhou
Shang
Ming
61
What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley cities had a well-organized government?
writings on stone seals
records left by kings
well planned cities
statues of goddesses
62
The Peace of Augustus - Pax Romana/Roman Peace lasted for
25 years.
2,000 years.
200 years
6 years.
63
What were the Twelve Tables?
the first written law code in history.
a form of government in which people elect their leaders
huge estates bought up by wealthy Roman families
a written law code placed in Rome’s Forum at the request of the Plebeians
64
Most religions at the time of the development of Judaism were
persecuted more than Judaism
monotheistic
polytheistic
similar to the principles of Judaism
65
What are the gospels?
first four books of the New Testament
The first half of the Christian Bible
written accounts of Buddha’s life and teachings
the third book of the Upanishads
