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Semester Review - Fall 2020
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Why did early humans carve figurines out of bone, stone, and ivory? Choose the
three
correct answers.
to use as religious objects
to use as pieces of art
to use as tools
to use as jewelry
2
anthropologists
study the DNA in bones tounderstand early humans and their migrations
study the remains of early human beings and objects that are left behind
study the development of early human societies
study the structure of themouth and throat to understand how early humans developed language
3
Which of the following was an effect of more productive farming in Mesopotamia?
Workers constructed irrigation systems to convert desert into fertile land
Farmers spent longer hoursto produce a surplus of food.
Farmers spent longer hours to produce a surplus of food.
Different workers couldspecialize in performing a particular job or task.
4
Which of the following religious beliefs did Sumerians and Egyptians share?
Human beings were created in the image of the one and only god
There are many gods
The sun god is the most important god
There is only one god, who is all powerful
5
Where is the Mediterranean Sea located?
C
B
D
A
6
What did Hammurabi’s Code allow his citizens to do?
learn new skills and academic subjects
predict seasonal weather and planting schedules
know the punishment for specific crimes
understand how the government enacts new laws
7
Why do people study history?
to figure out the distances between cities or regions
to know the type of rocks that are located in the area
to discover which plants and animals are native to the area
to understand cultural similarities and differences
8
What did the Phoenicians use to communicate complex ideas in writing?
a stylus
pictographs
an alphabet
cuneiform
9
Which of the following characterized Upper Egypt? Select
3
right answers
It's king wore a red crown
It's capital city was located at Nekhen
It's king wore a cone-shaped white crown
It was located in the southern part of Egypt
10
How were women treated in Catal Hüyük society?
Women were expected to have the same jobs and responsibilities as men.
Women were expected to become religious and political leaders.
Women were considered to be possessions of their fathers and husbands.
Women were forced to liveoutside of the city walls with their children.
11
Why are historians interested in studying past events?
to increase crop production to feed more people
to understand how to solve the problems people faced
to find better ways to control the climate
to improve the ability to travel to outer space
12
Which of the following foods were eaten by ancient Egyptians?
corn
potatoes
barley
tomatoes
13
Where is the Nile Delta located?
B
D
A
C
14
What physical feature made southern Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
a high plateau above rivers
a peninsula
a flat plain between rivers
safe harbors
15
Which of the following were roles held by women in Sumer? Choose the
three
correct answers.
lawmakers
writers
caregivers
priestesses
16
What is a cataract?
a large stretch of desert
a series of rapids in a river
an inactive volcano
a piece of land between two bodies of water
17
What were ancient Egyptians construction workers paid for their work?
land suitable for farming
grain, or other food stuffs
gold or silver coins
cows, sheep, or camels
18
hominin species that was first believed to be able to control fire to provide warmth and allow them to cook food
Homo sapiens
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
19
Lower Egypt is B
True
False
20
Phoenicians exported two goods: cedar timber and purple cloth
True
False
21
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
biography
encylopedia
personal diary
history textbook
22
Upper Egypt
B
C
D
A
23
In areas where there were few trees to construct houses, what materials did early humans use to build homes?
mammoth bones
ice blocks
metal poles
marble columns
24
How did the Phoenicians use the stars?
to establish directions at sea
to help mark mountain trails
to locate cities far away
to decide when to plantcrops
25
archaeologists: study the structure of the mouth and throat to understand how early humans developed language
True
False
26
How did the Neolithic Revolution change the lives of early humans? Choose the
three
correct answers.
They began living in large towns.
They were led by local governments.
They traded with communities nearby.
They began living in the desert
27
Which of the following were advancements made by the Sumerians? Choose the
two
correct answers.
paper
cuneiform
sewers
cylinder seals
28
___ study where groups worshipped, settled, and fought each other to understand how people lived in certain cultures.
linguists
journalists
historians
archaeologists
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Where did the Neolithic Revolution begin?
eastern North America
southeastern Africa
western Europe
southwest Asia
