What made the Fertile Crescent so special?

The soil was good for growing crops

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is day to day and climate is an average over long periods of time

The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that

is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.

Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?

Its cities show a high level of planning.

If the “out of Africa” theory of human migration is correct Homo sapien fossil remains found nearest to Africa should be

older than those found farther from Africa.

What are the five themes of geography?

Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human Interaction

Why did China prosper under the Han dynasty?

Life was more peaceful than during the Warring States period.

What is the significance of Hammurabi’s Code?

It's the first written body of laws used to organize society

Why were the Nile cataracts a problem for Kush?

Their trading boats were unable to go past them.

Look at the image. How did this Egyptian practice contribute to advancements in the field of science?

mummification let Egyptians learn about anatomy and medicine

Why did accepting new gods help Hinduism grow?

It meant people didn't have to give up their old gods when converting.

How did the diffusion of Phoenician culture through trade affect the Mediterranean region?

It gave the region a common written alphabet.

Which was true about Han attitudes toward farmers?

highly repsected for production of basic goods

What prompted the Egyptians to build the pyramids?

Pharaohs were worshiped as gods; pyramids were ways to honor the pharaoh

What is the agricultural revolution?

When people started farming and becoming more stationary.

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1
What made the Fertile Crescent so special?
It was delicious with tea
The soil was good for growing crops
There were a lot of wildlife for food
There was a lot of water
2
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is an average over long periods of time and climate is day to day
There is no difference between weather and climate
Weather is day to day and climate is minute to minute
Weather is day to day and climate is an average over long periods of time
3
What does Homo Sapiens mean?
Neanderthal Man
Upright Man
Wise Man
Handy Man
4
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that
explains the succession of pharaohs.
is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
is a list of important citizens and officials who died.
tells the story of an Egyptian scribe who killed a pharaoh.
5
For what was papyrus used?
building coffins
making paper
ink
making clay
6
Why do scholars believe that the Indus Valley had a highly developed civilization?
Its royal tombs hold many artifacts.
It left behind many written records
Not this one
Its cities show a high level of planning.
7
What would be considered a sign that Mandate of Heaven had been lost by a dynasty?
peace
low taxes
excessive flooding
good harvest
8
At the top of the ancient Egyptian social class pyramid was _________________.
the unskilled workers
the nobles
the pharoah
the President
9
Which of the following climate conditions would best support a tropical rain forest ecosystem?
dry air and cold temperatures
moist air and hot temperatures
dry air and hot temperatures
moist air and cold temperatures
10
If the “out of Africa” theory of human migration is correct Homo sapien fossil remains found nearest to Africa should be
D. older than those found in Africa.
younger than those found farther from Africa.
older than those found farther from Africa.
younger than those found on other continents.
11
What are the five themes of geography?
Place, Culture, Region, Human Interaction, Location
Location, Culture, Region, Migration, Animal Interaction
Gold, Glory, and God.
Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human Interaction
12
Why did China prosper under the Han dynasty?
Life was more peaceful than during the Warring States period.
New crops developed drew additional trade.
The Han valued the merchant class and promoted their work.
13
Which economic system gives producers and consumers the most power to make economic decisions?
Traditional Economy
Command economy
Market Economy
Mixed Economy
14
What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhists?
Buddha’s compassion
Buddha’s commitment to a life of poverty
Buddha’s writings
Buddha’s good deeds
15
What is the significance of Hammurabi’s Code?
It is the basis for England’s Magna Carta and Constitution.
It is the decree that kings use to show their authority.
It was the first written constitution
It's the first written body of laws used to organize society
16
Why were the Nile cataracts a problem for Kush?
The Egyptians used them as a defense against Kush's armies.
Many sailors died on them.
They cut Kush off from trading.
Their trading boats were unable to go past them.
17
Look at the image. How did this Egyptian practice contribute to advancements in the field of science?
Using cloth to wrap bodies let Egyptians learn about chemistry
Entombing their dead let the Egyptians learn about astronomy and painting
mummification let Egyptians learn about anatomy and medicine
Preserving human bodies through clay allowed Egyptians to learn engineering
18
Why did accepting new gods help Hinduism grow?
New gods gave people new inspiration for regular worship.
If people forgot which god they worshiped, they could just pick a new one.
It meant people didn't have to give up their old gods when converting.
People enjoyed making up new gods for Hinduism.
19
How did the diffusion of Phoenician culture through trade affect the Mediterranean region?
It gave the region a common written alphabet.
It gave the region a common form of government.
It gave the region a common spoken language.
It gave the region a common religious faith.
20
Which of these causes of migration is an example of a pull factor?
warfare
migration
education
poverty
21
Mesopotamia means
Land Between Two Rivers
Land Under the Mountains
Land of Many Gods
Land of Fertile Soil
22
Where is Mesopotamia located?
America
Africa
Middle-East
Asia
23
Filial piety is a major feature of which system of thought influential in China?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
24
Which belief or practice is not shared by Buddhism?
Karma
Cycle of Life
Caste System
Reincarnation
25
Which shape could you use to describe the structure of social classes in early civilizations?
Square
Circle
Pyramid
Triange
26
Who was Chandragupta?
Emperor of the Gupta empire
Founder of Hinduism
Emperor of Maurya empire
Creator of the pillar of Asoka
27
Which was true about Han attitudes toward farmers?
highly respected for skill and hard work
highly repsected for production of basic goods
little respected because they do not produce goods
highly respected for knowledge
28
What were the most important resources for early civilizations?
Timber and iron
Meat, furs, and bones
Fertile soil, water, and seeds
Hunters and gatherers
29
What did early farming villages in India depend on?
the summer monsoon
the summer typhoon
the winter typhoon
the winter monsoon
30
What prompted the Egyptians to build the pyramids?
Pharaohs were worshiped as gods; pyramids were ways to honor the pharaoh
Egyptian culture dictated that leisure activities was a waste of time
Their gods demanded massive public works projects
Egypt wanted to display its power and knowledge to the world
31
The origins of most Jewish beliefs come from which text?
Talmud
Torah
Standard of Ur
Avesta
32
What is the agricultural revolution?
When people revolted their leaders because of farming.
When people started farming and becoming more stationary.
When people started hunting and gathering more.
33
On which continent did early humans first live?
America
Europe
Africa
Asia
34
What is the significance of the stupas and monasteries Asoka caused to be built throughout India?
They helped spread Buddhism.
They honored ancestors that brought joy to Indians.
They were public works that brought jobs to many.
They were protested by many Hindus.
35
Chinese settlement was restricted to the west by which natural barrier?
Gobi Desert
Pacific Ocean
Huang River
Himalaya Mountains

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