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Quarterly Review MP2
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Review of ancient Egypt, China, and India
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1
Where does the Nile River deposit rich silt before it flows into the Mediterranean Sea?
the banks
a cataract
a tributary
the delta
2
The people of ancient India practiced
tolerance
, which means ____________
they hated other religions
they meditated
they accepted others' beliefs
they believed in only Hinduism
3
The term used to describe the pharaoh's total control over the empire.
absolute power
strength
kingship
all powerful
4
During which period of time were the pyramids built?
Old Kingdom
New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
All kingdoms
5
A person who acts as a regent does what?
Follows the king's orders.
Keeps records of taxes collected.
Rules for a child until they are old enough.
Leads an army.
6
A rich deposit from the Nile River that made the soil fertile for farming.
delta
fertile
silt
silk
7
Which two religions started in India?
Buddhism and Hinduism
The worship of Horus and Ra
Hinduism and Judaism
Buddhism and Confucianism
8
What is the name for the ancient trade route connecting China to Europe?
The Silk Road
The Indus River Valley
The Roman Road
The Nile River
9
A series of rulers from the same family were called a _______________
clan
pharaoh
king
dynasty
10
In India, this group established a civilization after the Harrapan civilization collapsed.
The Egyptians
The Aryans
The Nubians
The Brahman
11
In Egypt, life after death was called .....
heaven
post life
afterlife
reincarnation
12
The Great Pyramids were located in which city?
Memphis
Thebes
Giza
Cairo
13
The Egyptian writing system that used pictures and symbols.
alphabet
cuneiform
hieroglyphs
Roman numerals
14
This leader of Egypt was believed to be both a God and a king.
pharaoh
regent
priest
dictator
15
In India, this rigid class structure did not allow for people to move between classes.
hierarchy
democracy
slavery
caste system
16
What is the name for a large landmass that juts out from a continent?
peninsula
plateau
subcontinent
island
17
A region south of Egypt, whose people were know for their archery skills.
fertile crescent
Mesopotamia
Greece
Nubia
18
What are the characteristics of monsoons?
hurricanes
strong winds and snow
weak wind and dry air
strong winds and rain
19
Trade on the Nile River could be difficult because of ____________
silt
tall mountains
cataracts
deltas
20
What ancient artifact lead to the translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics?
the Ten Commandments
the Demotic Slab
the Rosetta Stone
the Great Stone
