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Ancient World History Final Review (Muir)
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This quiz is intended to help Muir 7th Graders study for their Ancient World Final Exam
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People who study the past are most like...
Artists
Teachers
Detectives
Builders
2
Which country is a subcontinent?
Greece
Africa
Mexico
India
3
The name Buddha means...
One who was awakened
One who is all powerful
One who seeks vengence
One who forgives
4
Why would you want to settle inner China rather than outer China?
River Valleys
Better Climate
Fertile Land
No Deserts
5
Why was it important for Rivers to flood in the Ancient World?
It left Silt that improved the soil
it attracted Hunters and Gatherers
It spread diseases
it destroyed settlements
6
Modern China has more _________ than any other country.
Land Area
bad weather
People
freedom
7
In the Qin empire what would happen if a rich and poor man commited the same crime?
they would suffer the same punishment
the poor man would be treated more harshly
The Rich would pay a bigger fine
the two would exchange places
8
Why were the Sumerians a civilization and NOT an Empire?
One Government ruled all City States
The many city States all had different Governments
The Gods and Priests ruled over them all
They all created beautiful artwork
9
Who were Romulus and Remus?
explorers of a famous river
Mythical Founders of Rome
opposing Generals in a war
Ancient Greek Colonists
10
Which of the following is one of the "Four Noble Truths"?
only death can end cravings
joy is achieved by praying
Suffering is caused by desires
study leads to wisdom
11
What Physical feature is the MOST important when Starting an Ancient Civilization?
A River
A Desert
A Forest
A Hill
12
Why do Archaeologists believe the Shang believed in the Afterlife?
Finding food and weapons in burial mounds
finding characters carved on bones
body position at burial
13
What led to the Fall of Rome...
The Romans never figured out how to transfer power
The Emperor gave the people "Bread and Circus"
Byzantium was too far from Rome
The Plebeians couldn't rule well
14
Why did Egyptians bury bread and beer with their dead?
to sacrifice to the gods
To feed them in the afterlife
to show earthly love
to avoid risk of poison
15
The Maurya Family and Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until...
Ahsoka gave up violence
Ashoka surrendered to his cousin
Ashoka was overthrown by his brother
Ashoka died
16
What is Cuneiform?
a net woven from reeds
Feathers from large birds
An early form of writing
poles pulled by oxen
17
Which Chinese teachings did the Han empire follow?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
18
What is Samsara?
The Cycle of Birth, life and Death
The Atman or "Soul"
Being Reborn into a lower Caste
Being Reborn into a Higher Caste
19
What is the Torah?
Another word for "Messiah" in Hebrew
A collection of writings done by famous Rabbi's
A Jewish Holy Day
First five books of the Jewish Bible
20
Why was silk so valuable in the west?
it was very itchy
It was very rare in the west
Cotton was too expensive
many poor peasants wore it
21
What is a Monsoon?
Dust Storms
Pleasant mornings
Heavy Rain
Intense Heat
22
What feature of Mohenjodaro was different from other settlements in that time?
High Wall
Dirt Roads
Brick Homes
Sewer System
23
What is the Diaspora?
The famous scepter of the Israelite Priests
The Scattering of the Jews
When the Jews began to learn from rabbis instead of Priests
Heavy taxes for temple building
24
The villages of Ancient Sumer worked together to...
to fight off attacks from the east
to dig up mines with precious metals
Keep canal and water systems working
travel on hunting parties to the mountains
25
What began the Neolithic Age around 8000 BCE?
Farming
Hunting
Trading
Building
26
Why did Ancient Egyptians make Mummies?
to transport goods up and down the Nile
To decorate palaces
To protect the Royal Children
To Preserve dead bodies of the Pharaohs
27
In the Ancient Caste System how are people placed?
by wealth
by education
by skill
by birth
28
Why was Athens a trading community?
it was built on an island
It was on a Peninsula
it mad massive farms and fields
It was close to the Sea
29
Which form of Government usually came first in a Greek City State?
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
monarchy
30
What does an Archaeologist do?
study earth's features
read old newspapers
examine objects
make maps
31
What is a City-State?
One city with its own ruler and farmland
One city that is subject to a greater Empire
A group of cities that share a canal
A great Empire with Multiple Cities
32
Why is Paul (Formerly Saul) so important to the spread of Christianity?
He persecuted other religions
He took Christianity to non Jews
He led the Disciples after Jesus
He preached in the Jewish Temple
33
What was the lasting influence of Alexander The Great's conquests?
a new religion
Macedonia became the world leader in Europe
Political Unity between Asia and Europe
the spread of Greek culture
34
What happened at the Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartans defeated the Athenians
The Spartans defeated the Persians
The Persians defeated the Spartans
The Athenians defeated the Spartans
35
What is Monotheism?
a religious sacrifice
Belief in one God
a religious ceremony
Belief in Many gods
36
What was discovered in Lascaux, France in 1940
a cave filled with paintings
clay sculptures of soldiers
An ancient cache of weapons
a stone wall with writing on it
37
The wealthily landowning citizens in Rome were called...
Patricians
Plebians
Etruscans
Latins
38
What is the main purpose of a Dam or reservoir?
to make it easy to fish
to protect cities from attack
to store water for later use
to help with boat travel
39
Who Unifies Israel into a single Nation?
Abraham
Moses
David
Soloman
40
Why did Kushites adopt Egyptian ways?
Egypt and Kush were Allies
Kush allied themselves with the Assyrians
Scribes traveled to Kush to teach
Egyptians conquered Kush
41
How would a Daoist gain happiness?
reading ancient texts
serving in the government
living in harmony with nature
working hard to be wealthy
42
The Sumerians invented ________, which made Chariots possible.
The Helmet
The Spear
The Wheel
The Horse Whip
43
People in the Neolithic Age lived in Large groups because...
They needed more people for Hunting
They had enough food to support everyone
So they could live with their Family
They liked to Party
44
After what event did Jesus begin preaching?
He met Paul the Apostle
His 16th Birthday
He went to the temple in Jerusalem
His Baptism by John The Baptist
45
Which Egyptian period is called the Golden Age?
The Old Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
The New Kingdom
46
How did Paleolithic Age humans get their food?
herding goats and cattle
hunting and gathering
trading over land and sea
planting and harvesting
47
Why did the Gupta Empire accomplish so much in the area of learning?
They had peace and stability
They were interested in power
They had many rebellions
They were poor and hungry
48
How did the Persians expand their empire?
by paying other countries
by conquering neighbors
by finding new colonies
through peaceful alliances
49
What addition to modern math was invented by the Indian Mathematicians?
pi
addition
subtraction
zero
50
What is Hammurabi best known for?
His Hanging Gardens
His Style of Battle
His Code of Laws
His System of Canals
