Ten Commandments guided the ancient Jews in setting up their society and government; What rule of law did it develop?

The idea that laws should apply to everyone equally.

This map could best be used to show what historical development?

The decline and fall of the Abbasid dynasty

Under the Song dynasty, what factors contributed to an economic expansion?

Improved farming methods and availability of cash crops

The main trend shown on this map was largely the result of

The work of missionaries sent by the Church.

Hominids lived before history was recorded. Which of the following would be evidence to support this claim?

Comparison of bones found in different archaeological sites

Ghana’s location in West Africa helped spread ideas during its period as the center of the gold-salt trade indicated?

Ghana had many trade networks that allowed an exchange of ideas and customs

What was a major long-term cause of the division shown on this map?

Emperor Diocletian divided the Roman empire.

By about A.D. 1, the Kingdom of Axum (Northern Ethiopia) became wealthy because it ____________?

Controlled Red Sea trade with Africa, India, and the Mediterranean

What characteristic from the Roman Republic influenced the development of modern Democratic-Republican governments?

The election of representatives to a legislature

What is one way that ancient Greek architectural ideas (the Parthenon, etc...) have influenced the modern world?

Many public buildings include columns in their designs.

How would the most centralized form of government in a Greek polis most likely be characterized?

Polis ruled by a king with a hereditary system of governance

Which statement best describes the development of Hinduism as a major world religion?

Hinduism blended beliefs and practices came from Aryans and other groups

Based on this map, how did the geography of Greece influence the political development of the Greek city-states?

Large areas of fertile farmland made Greek city-states self-sufficient

How did traders along the Silk Road facilitate the spread of ideas between China and the West?

Traders brought Chinese ideas and goods to the West and vice versa

What was the relationship between Judaism and Christianity during the Roman empire?

Christianity was based on Judaism, and both religions were monotheistic

What role did the mountains play in the cultural development of South Asian civilizations?

Provided protection from foreign invaders

Explain how Rome’s treatment of conquered people furthered united in their vast empire.

By accepting Roman leadership and paying their taxes

Why did the ancient Egyptians build sphinxes?

Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to serve as guardians at tombs and temples

Which of the following would best complete the web?

Canaan will belong to the Israelites, "the choosen people"

Explain the impact of the Ottoman Empire on Eastern Europe.

A powerful fleet led to Ottoman domination of Mediterranean trade routes.

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Human History Pre Assessment (World History 9th Grade Day 1)

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1
The major cause for the division of Islam was disagreement over___________?
Use of meditation and fasting to communicate with God.
Treatment of conquered peoples in the Arab empire.
How to choose a Caliph.
Interpretation of the five Pillars of Islam.
2
Ten Commandments guided the ancient Jews in setting up their society and government; What rule of law did it develop?
The idea that laws should apply to everyone equally.
The idea that there should be separate laws for citizens and non-citizens.
The rule that all laws should be displayed for the public.
The belief that religious laws are more important than civil laws.
3
This map could best be used to show what historical development?
The rise of the Safavid empire
The expansion of the Byzantine empire
The decline and fall of the Abbasid dynasty
The impact of the Crusades on the Middle East
4
A farmer in a River Valley civilization performs a ritual dance to harvest plentiful crop. This is an example of ______?
Tribal spiritual rituals led by women
Cultural religious practices
Seasonal expectations
Arts and architecture
5
Under the Song dynasty, what factors contributed to an economic expansion?
Improved farming methods and availability of cash crops
Issuance of paper money that could be traded for goods
Construction of new canals that shipped food overseas
Expansion of trade with Korea and the Mongol empire
6
The main trend shown on this map was largely the result of
The work of missionaries sent by the Church.
The Reconquista.
The power struggles between popes and national rulers.
The Crusades.
7
Hominids lived before history was recorded. Which of the following would be evidence to support this claim?
Remains of domesticated animals
Excavation of public buildings
Early tools found in Olduvai Gorge
Comparison of bones found in different archaeological sites
8
Which of the following has its roots in Hammurabi’s Code?
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Hieroglyphics
The Constitution
Anthology
9
Ghana’s location in West Africa helped spread ideas during its period as the center of the gold-salt trade indicated?
Ghana had many trade networks that allowed an exchange of ideas and customs
Christian merchants and missionaries made Ghana a center of learning
Ghana’s salt trade with India and China led to international trade
The slave trade with the Americas brought economic prosperity to the nation
10
What was a major long-term cause of the division shown on this map?
Christian Crusaders recaptured the city of Jerusalem.
Viking invaders attacked much of western and eastern Europe.
Emperor Diocletian divided the Roman empire.
Charles Martel was unable to repel Muslim forces at the Battle of Tours.
11
By about A.D. 1, the Kingdom of Axum (Northern Ethiopia) became wealthy because it ____________?
Controlled Red Sea trade with Africa, India, and the Mediterranean
Established colonies near India for trading purposes
Was a city-state closely connected to Egypt and southwest Asia
Had many port cities in its small kingdom
12
What characteristic from the Roman Republic influenced the development of modern Democratic-Republican governments?
The appointment of temporary dictators in times of emergency
The power of patricians to veto the actions of tribunes
The election of representatives to a legislature
The role of the consuls in overseeing government
13
What is one way that ancient Greek architectural ideas (the Parthenon, etc...) have influenced the modern world?
Many public buildings include columns in their designs.
Modern houses of worship duplicate the gentle slope of the roofline.
Modern religious tend to be built at the highest points of cities.
Many modern homes are constructed mostly of stone.
14
How would the most centralized form of government in a Greek polis most likely be characterized?
Ruled by elite group of citizens and backed by wealthy merchants
Ruled by all citizens. Leaders chosen by ballot
Ruled by landowning elite who are appointed by king
Polis ruled by a king with a hereditary system of governance
15
Which statement best describes the development of Hinduism as a major world religion?
Hinduism was derived from the teachings of a single founding figure
Hinduism grew directly out of the beliefs and practices of the Indus Valley
Hinduism blended beliefs and practices came from Aryans and other groups
Hinduism borrowed elements from Vedic and Buddhist beliefs
16
Based on this map, how did the geography of Greece influence the political development of the Greek city-states?
A harsh sea environment discouraged trade and communication
Rugged mountain ranges created natural borders
Ready access to water routes made it easy to create a unified Greek empire
Large areas of fertile farmland made Greek city-states self-sufficient
17
How did traders along the Silk Road facilitate the spread of ideas between China and the West?
Traders brought Chinese ideas and goods to the West in exchange for gold
Traders brought Chinese ideas and goods to the West and vice versa
Traders brought Chinese manufacturing secrets to the West and vice versa
Traders brought Confucian scholars to the West
18
What was the relationship between Judaism and Christianity during the Roman empire?
Both religions elevated women to leadership positions
After Christianity began, Judaism decreased in the Roman empire
Both were major religions based on the Greek philosophy of Stoicism
Christianity was based on Judaism, and both religions were monotheistic
19
What role did the mountains play in the cultural development of South Asian civilizations?
Determined the frequency of monsoons and the growing season
Provided protection from foreign invaders
Provided a place for the Aryan culture to develop its political system
Created a natural trade route to other cultures and their customs.
20
Explain how Rome’s treatment of conquered people furthered united in their vast empire.
Accepting Latin as their official language loosing their cultural identity
Received trade benefits by supplying slaves
By accepting Roman leadership and paying their taxes
Automatic citizenship was bestowed upon highly educated civilians
21
Constructing temples and pyramids required the development of geometry in Ancient Egypt.
True
False
22
Why did the ancient Egyptians build sphinxes?
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to impress foreign dignitaries
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to serve as guardians at tombs and temples
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes as protection against angry gods
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to provide shelter in the desert
23
Which of the following would best complete the web?
Canaan will belong to the Israelites, "the choosen people"
Hebrews will be freed from slavery
Ethical and moral teachings
Ten Commandments
24
How long after migratory people crossed the North American Land Bridge did the first Meso-American civilizations arrive?
15,000 years
18,000 years
16,500 years
19,500 years
25
Explain the impact of the Ottoman Empire on Eastern Europe.
Fear of the Ottomans led to a breakdown of European alliances.
The Holy Roman Empire surrendered lands in Eastern Europe to the Ottomans.
Austria, fearing Ottoman power, besieged Constantinople.
A powerful fleet led to Ottoman domination of Mediterranean trade routes.

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