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Global I Earliest People and Ancient River Valleys Regents Questions
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1
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
all the continents were settled at about the same time
the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa
the wheel was used by all ancient societies
farming developed before hunting and gathering societies
2
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
Political harmony
Favorable geography
Universal education
Religious differences
3
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
People should pray five times a day
Everyone should have the same social status.
The soul could be reincarnated
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the Gods.
4
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to
establish peace and harmony
promote individual artistic creativity
return the power of the emperors
provide the basis for democratic government
5
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
Filial Piety
Reincarnation
Prayer
Nirvana
6
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
There was a system of mass production
Society was highly industrialized.
The concept of private property was important.
The population tended to be small.
7
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed
monotheistic belief systems
written forms of communication
democratic governments
nomadic lifestyles
8
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because
alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agricultural
factories began to use assembly-line techniques
new inventions led to overseas exploration
9
Discovery of arranged streets and a system of pipes in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro suggest
subsistence based economies
polytheistic beliefs
rigid social classes
Organized governments
10
In which region did China’s earliest civilizations develop?
Tibetan Plateau
Yellow River Valley
Himalayan Mountains
Gobi Desert
11
One way in which Sumerians, Egyptians, and Mayas are similar is that they developed
wheeled vehicles
irrigation systems
iron weapons
block printing systems
12
Both ancient Romans and ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
materialism
cultural diffusion
imperialism
ethnocentrism
13
Early civilizations developed mainly in
valleys near rivers
mountainous areas
areas with climatic diversity
areas with abundant mineral resources
14
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
15
Based on this map, in which region was the Middle Kingdom of Assyria located?
western Europe
southwest Asia
southern Africa
South America
16
A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the
decline of agriculture as an important occupation in Egypt
conquest and settlement of Western Europe by Egypt
establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other places
establishment of democratic government in Egypt
17
Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?
domestication of plants and animals
division of labor
complex civilizations
surplus of food
18
Historically, the Huang He has also been known as the “River of Sorrows” because
cataracts have made transportation impossible
floods have destroyed crops and villages
frozen ports have made trade difficult
burials have taken place at the sacred waters
19
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
a classless society
owning land
respect for authority
religious beliefs
20
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?
apartheid
manorialism
encomienda
caste
21
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
Europe
North America
Africa
Asia
22
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Jainism
Daoism
Shinto
23
The illustration shows the relationship between individuals in society according to ideas of
Mohammed
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
Moses
24
Based on the illustration, which statement about the society of ancient Egypt is accurate?
The women had equal status to the men.
Social mobility was unrestricted.
The social structure was hierarchical
Soldiers outnumbered farmers.
25
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
26
The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of civilization" because they
established colonies throughout northern Europe
traded and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region
introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa
developed the first carts with wheels
27
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
civil service system
the Mandate of Heaven
cultural diffusion
economic dependence
28
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
river valley civilizations
early belief systems
overseas trade routes
burial sites of ancient rulers
29
The Egyptians used hieroglyphics in the same way as the Sumerians used
ideographs
cuneiform
letters
calligraphy
30
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
a plentiful supply of water and fertile land
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
the existence of large armies
the formation of democratic governments
31
Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on
an appreciation of the forces of nature
a desire for wealth
a written tradition
a willingness to accept Christianity
32
Which title best completes this diagram?
Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
Elements of a CivilizationHuman
Life 50,000 Years Ago
Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
33
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Mesopotamia
Cape of Good Hope
Horn of Africa
Sinai Peninsula
34
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
growth of ironmaking tool technology
decline of large empires
migration of early peoples to the Americas
35
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic.
New sources of energy became available.
Populations declined.
Food supplies became more reliable.
