royal tombs w/4triangle sides that meet in a point on top.

What would early peoplelook for as they decided where to settle?

a location near enough foodand water

Which is a pair of examples of history?

a speech yesterday and an artifact from 4,000 years ago

Which is the bestexplanation for why Mesopotamians built canals?

They needed a way tocontrol the river’s flow.

Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance toSiddhartha Gautama?

finding ways to eliminatehuman suffering

Which of the following bestdefines a land bridge?

a strip of land connectingtwo continents

Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophyof Daoism?

All people should live inharmony with nature.

was traded for other kindsof goods.

What factor may have limited the growth of Sargon’s empire?

The Syrian Desert did nothave enough good farmland.

Why might a Kushite king be grateful for the cataracts located onthe Nile?

The cataracts helped keepKush safe from Egypt.

The iron plow and wheel barrow allowed the Chinese to

till more land and raisemore crops.

Which of the following bestdescribes cuneiform?

a form of writing usingwedge-shaped symbols

an imprint in stone ofsomething that once lived.

How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?

It collected taxes from thepeople.

Which of the following statements best describes what life waslike in the Mesolithic Era?

People made advances thatallowed them to adapt

Which best summarizes the relationship between farming and the growth oftowns?

Development of farminghelped create permanent settlements

What is the difference between a primary source and an artifact?

Primary sources are writtensources; artifacts are objects.

Which statement bestdescribes the burial practices of Egyptians?

Egyptians preserved bodiesas mummies.

What effect did the iceages have on early humans?

Early humans were forced tomove to new environments.

What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?

They increased chances forsurvival.

Which of the following explains how Kushites began to learn aboutother cultures?

Kushite merchants tradedwith people from other cultures.

The Zhou leaders grantedland in return for loyalty, military support, and other services to....

purchase people’s loyaltyand support.

Why peoplelearned how to make clothes & build shelters after migrating out of Africa?

They needed more protectionto survive in colder areas.

Compare the Sudras vs Kshatriyas. Which of the following bestdescribes how they were different?

The Sudras were servantswhile the Kshatriyas were warriors.

Compare the Aryan system ofgovernment to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?

The Aryan system was basedmostly on family connections

Which of the following statements about Kushite culture is mostaccurate?

Some of the elements ofKushite culture were borrowed

Confucius said that moral leadership, not laws, would bringorder to China. What does this mean?

Leaders should act decently& always do the right thing

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1
Pyramids are
royal tombs w/4triangle sides that meet in a point on top.
warehouses where surplusfood is stored.
stone tombs with 4rectangle sides that join a limestone top
temples where the peopleare allowed to come and pray.
2
What would early peoplelook for as they decided where to settle?
a location near enough foodand water
a location near a center oftransportation
a location near a center ofculture
a location that is in aregion
3
Which word best describes a large landmass that is smaller than acontinent?
region
state
country
subcontinent
4
Which is a pair of examples of history?
a speech yesterday and an artifact from 4,000 years ago
invention from 100 years ago; a space flight in 3 years
a sports event tomorrow and an artifact from 5,000 years ago
a fossil and a skyscraper that will be completed in 2 years
5
Which is not a character from Harry Potter?
Herminoe Granger
Draco Malfoy
Peeta Mellark
Fred Weasely
6
Which is the bestexplanation for why Mesopotamians built canals?
They needed a way tocontrol the surplus.
They needed a way tocontrol the river’s flow.
They needed a way tocontrol low water levels.
They needed a way tocontrol flooding.
7
Which of the following concerns was of greatest importance toSiddhartha Gautama?
finding ways to eliminatehuman suffering
meditating under a tree togain more wisdom
helping people worship Godon a daily basis
encouraging followers togive away their money
8
Which of the following is not a feature you might find inside anEgyptian temple?
sanctuary
hieroglyphics
sphinxes
paintings
9
Which of the following bestdefines a land bridge?
a mountain range beside abody of water
mammoth bones laid out overa body of water
a strip of land connectingtwo continents
a strip of coast along arocky shore
10
What technology did the Hittites and Assyrians use in battle?
bows and arrows
fire and chariots
battleships and ironweapons
iron weapons and chariots
11
Meroitic, the Kushitewritten language, was
developed by the Kushites.
adapted from the Egyptians.
borrowed from theAssyrians.
borrowed from the Greeks.
12
Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophyof Daoism?
All people should live inharmony with nature.
All people should live inan ethical manner.
All people should followthe rules of society.
All people should beallowed to own property.
13
How many students are allowed to be in each core class at Murray?
22
30
18
25
14
Some surplus food
was traded for other kindsof goods.
was offered to the gods.
was traded for other kindsof food.
was given away to the poor.
15
The mountains of northern India are called the
Khybers.
Indus.
Aryans.
Himalayas.
16
What factor may have limited the growth of Sargon’s empire?
Akkadian army stoppedthe empire from expanding to the south.
Ninevah did not have enoughwater to support its population.
The Euphrates River oftenflooded, making farming difficult.
The Syrian Desert did nothave enough good farmland.
17
Why might a Kushite king be grateful for the cataracts located onthe Nile?
The cataracts were a steadysource of food.
The cataracts helped keepKush safe from Egypt.
The cataracts made it easyto grow various crops.
The cataracts allowedpeople to travel easily.
18
What happened after the Guptas took control of India?
Indians could not practiceJainism.
Indians could not practiceBuddhism.
Hinduism became lesspopular.
Hinduism became morepopular.
19
An archaeologist would most likely explore
the site of an ancient battle
data about climate in a region
a forest or other unpopulated area
a mountain that forms the border of a geographic region
20
The iron plow and wheel barrow allowed the Chinese to
till more land and raisemore crops.
raise and process more silkworms.
train more animals to workin fields.
trade more goods with otherpeople.
21
Finish this song, "You use to call me on my......."
Iphone
Cell phone
Pager
House phone
22
People came to work as craftsmen in Mesopotamia because of
flooding.
rules set up by thegovernment.
cattle and sheep herding.
division of labor.
23
Which of the following bestdescribes cuneiform?
a form of writing usingcomplex ideas such as “joy
a form of writing usingproverbs and songs
a form of writing usingwedge-shaped symbols
a form of writing usingpicture symbols
24
A fossil is
ancient way of writing,carved into stone/stamped into clay
an imprint in stone ofsomething that once lived.
a written record.
something that human beingslearned how to make and use.
25
Who was Laozi?
the creator of Legalism
the son of Confucius
the most famous Daoistteacher
the leader of the Legalists
26
How was Egypt able to build pyramids and temples?
The priests held religiousfestivals.
The pharaohs’ families paidthe costs.
It collected payments fromSumer.
It collected taxes from thepeople.
27
The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called
the Enlightened Path.
the Rules for Living.
the Truths of Life.
the Four Noble Truths.
28
Which natural obstacle led Phoenicians to use the sea for trade?
desert
mountains to the east andnorth
flooding rivers
overcrowded forests
29
Which of the following statements best describes what life waslike in the Mesolithic Era?
Men gathered fruit & nuts& stayed in 1 area for long periods
Men & women hunted alone& stayed in 1 area for long periods.
When food and water werehard to find, people planted crops.
People made advances thatallowed them to adapt
30
The Silk Road began in China and ended
at the Mediterranean Sea.
in Central Asia.
at the Atlantic Ocean.
in the Middle East.
31
Which of the following would a historian be least interested in?
The knowledge of a group of people
The bones of a group of people
The customs of a group of people
The beliefs of a group of people
32
Hammurabi andNebuchadnezzar both
used chariots in battle.
built beautiful palaces.
built up Babylon.
captured Phoenicia.
33
Which best summarizes the relationship between farming and the growth oftowns?
Farming competed withhunting and gathering practices.
Development of farminghelped create permanent settlements
Farming held backdevelopments in the arts.
The development of farmingled to more hunter-gatherer groups
34
What is the difference between a primary source and an artifact?
Primary sources are studiedby historians; artifacts are not.
Primary sources made bypeople; artifacts made by machines
Primary sources are writtensources; artifacts are objects.
Primary sources studiedby sumer; artifacts studied by codes.
35
Which statement bestdescribes the burial practices of Egyptians?
Egyptians buried their deadin the river.
Egyptians used a funeralpyre for their dead.
Egyptians carried theirdead to neighboring countries.
Egyptians preserved bodiesas mummies.
36
People who work to spread religious beliefs are called
monks.
artisans.
missionaries
followers.
37
What effect did the iceages have on early humans?
Early humans were forced tomove to new environments.
Early humans were forced tocontrol large fires.
Early humans were forced tofish.
Early humans were forced tohunt.
38
Which of the following became China’s official government policy under Wudi?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
39
What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?
They required humans tostand close to animals when hunting.
They decreased chances forsurvival.
They allowed more animalsto graze the fields.
They increased chances forsurvival.
40
Which of the following explains how Kushites began to learn aboutother cultures?
Kushite women visited thekings and queens of other cultures.
Kushite farmers went toother lands to study farm techniques
Kushite merchants tradedwith people from other cultures.
Kushite kings forced people of Kush to travel to new places
41
The Zhou leaders grantedland in return for loyalty, military support, and other services to....
purchase people’s loyaltyand support.
encourage farmers andnobles to get along better.
increase farming throughoutChina.
share wealth for the goodof the people.
42
Why peoplelearned how to make clothes & build shelters after migrating out of Africa?
They needed to trade livingspaces with others.
They needed less protectionto survive in warmer areas.
They needed to trade clothwith other merchants.
They needed more protectionto survive in colder areas.
43
Compare the Sudras vs Kshatriyas. Which of the following bestdescribes how they were different?
The Sudras were farmerswhile the Kshatriyas were workers.
The Sudras were rulerswhile the Kshatriyas were servants.
The Sudras were priestswhile the Kshatriyas were traders.
The Sudras were servantswhile the Kshatriyas were warriors.
44
Rivers, valleys, and mountains are examples of
landslides
homelands
landforms
landmarks
45
The Assyrian capital wasnamed
Tyre.
Babylon.
Nineveh.
Ur.
46
Compare the Aryan system ofgovernment to the Harappan system. In what way did they differ?
The Aryan system was basedon a strong central government.
The Aryan system did notallow leaders or kings.
The Aryan system was led byscholars who could write.
The Aryan system was basedmostly on family connections
47
Which of the following statements about Kushite culture is mostaccurate?
Most of the elements ofKushite culture were borrowed
Some of the elements ofKushite culture were borrowed
All of the elements ofKushite culture were borrowed
None of the elements ofKushite culture were borrowed
48
Which artifact is an archaeologist most likely to find at anancient site where people farmed?
an iron tool for digging
a packet of seeds
a newspaper article aboutfarming
fossils of farm animals
49
Confucius said that moral leadership, not laws, would bringorder to China. What does this mean?
Laws should be made thatrequire people to behave correctly
Government workers shouldact the same as farmers & artisans
Leaders should act decently& always do the right thing
People who become leadersshould disregard the laws of China.
50
The highest class in Aryan society was
Kshatriyas.
Brahmins.
Sudras.
Vaisyas.
51
When did the first cities develop in Mesopotamia?
about 12,000 years ago
around 6000 bc
around 8000 bc
between 3000 BC and 4000 bc
52
Different environments helped contribute to different culturesbecause people
made use of the resourcesin their particular region.
borrowed from one another/changed things to suit their needs
no way to communicatewith one another over long distances
had wars that destroyed theenvironment and affected culture.
53
What is the differencebetween canals and rivers?
Canals mark borders of aarea. Rivers divide regions
Canals are made by people.Rivers are natural.
People settle along rivers.People do not settle near canals.
Canals are used as traderoutes. Rivers are for irrigation.
54
Which of the followingactions could result in severe punishment during the Qin dynasty?
writing sentences using theofficial symbols
using the standardized goldor copper coins
eating the wrong kind offruit or vegetable
making the axle of yourcart the wrong length
55
Who would most likely study the causes of a present-day epidemic?
a human geographer
a physical geographer
a historian
an archaelogist
56
Who is the coolest teacher at Murray Middle?
Ms. Lucien
Ms. Lime
Mrs. Edwards
Mr. Baker
57
Which of the following best defines society?
a community of people whoshare a religion
a community of people whoshare a language
a community of people whoshare a region
a community of people whoshare a common culture
58
Egypt was the leading military power, what can u conclude about Egypt’s resources?
It was a rich country.
Its resources were beingheavily taxed.
It was a poor country
Its resources were beingsent to help other countries.
59
What was significant about Queen Shanakhdakheto?
She led the Kushite army tomany important victories.
She was the first woman torule Kush.
She was the only woman torule Kush.
She ruled Kush all on herown.
60
Which of the following best describes the relationship between theVedic texts and the Vedas?
The Vedas described howAryans should use the Vedic texts.
The Vedas were based on theteachings in the Vedic texts.
Vedic texts contained thesame sacred hymns as the Vedas.
Vedic texts were acollection of thoughts about the Vedas.
61
Which of the following best describes how Gupta priorities changedduring this time period?
Guptas had to endtolerance of faiths other than Hinduism
had to establish new formsof art to offer the invading Huns.
had to change the castesystem 2 allow women to fight battles
had to focus on defendingthemselves rather than creating art
62
The first group to rule after Hammurabi was
the Assyrians.
the Kassites.
the Chaldeans.
the Hittites.
63
Hinduism taught that womenwere inferior to men. What do you know about Hinduism from thisfact?
Hinduism was the same asthe Aryan caste system.
The creators of Hinduismwere probably women.
The sacred texts ofHinduism were authored by women.
Hinduism was probably areligion created by men.
64
Who would the people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or ifdisease struck?
the dynasty that was inpower
the farmers whose smallvillages were unclean
the mummies whose ka wasdisturbed
the pharaoh who was bothruler and god
65
What kind of political unitwas Carthage?
a colony
a monarchy
a city-state
an empire
66
What was important aboutDonald Johanson’s discovery of Lucy in 1974?
it proved that hominids lived in East Africa 5,000 years ago
it pointed to hominid's ability to walk upright
it was the first discovery of ancient bones
it proved that hominids used tools
67
In 1792 bc, Hammurabi became Babylon’s most powerful monarch.About how long ago was that?
about 12,000 years ago
about 3,800 years ago
about 200 years ago
about 1,800 years ago
68
Which landform separates China from its neighbors to the north?
the Pacific Ocean
the Gobi Desert
the Plateau of Tibet
the Himalayan Mountains
69
Which of the following was of the least importance to Shi Huangdi?
control
compassion
invasion
morals
70
In which way were Asoka Maurya and Siddhartha Gautama similar?
Both men were raised inpoverty.
Both men were againstviolence.
Both men supported thecaste system.
Both men were leaders ofempires.
71
Ramses the Great is best remembered
as a great warrior andbuilder.
for his ability as anartist.
as a great scribe.
for his untimely death at the hands of Ahmose.
72
What factor contributedmost to the growth of trade in the New Kingdom?
Egypt’s defeat of the Sinai Peninsula
Egypt’s creation of an army
Egypt’s creation of thepyramids
Egypt’s conquest of distantlands
73
They are the captains and kings, saints, explorers, thinkers, creators even heroes.
the people who becomearchaeologists.
the people who makehistory.
the people who becomehistorians.
the people who writehistory.
74
People in the New Stone Agehad a different relationship to plants and animals due primarily to
climatic changes and humaninnovations.
religious beliefs and firecontrol.
barbarian invasions.
migration patterns.
75
As time passed, Kushite society grew more complex, Which supports this statement?
Kushite people began to beconfused about their society.
Kushite people relied on Egyptians to control their society.
Kushite people had lessand less control of their society.
Kushite people had avariety of jobs & roles in their society
76
A historian's work includes all of the following except
teaching and learning about culture and identity
studying and interpreting history
turning ancient discoveries into modern technology
making predictions about the future based on the past
77
The resource for which Phoenicia was well known was
iron ore.
gold and silver.
fertile soil.
cedar wood.
78
The work of archaeologists and anthropologists who study ancientbones is important because it
tells us early humans & hominids 1st appeared in East Africa
tells us early humans andhominids first appeared in China
provides alot ofinfo about religious beliefs of early humans
confirms exactly where thefirst modern humans lived.
79
Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave home at age 30?
to establish a religionthat was better than Hinduism
to find answers to hisquestions about human life
to spread his new religiousideas to other people
to help those who felt painand suffering in life
80
What if the Buddha’s followers had not gathered shortly after his death toreview his teachings?
The caste system in Indiaprobably would have ended.
Brahmin priests probablywould have changed the teachings.
The Buddha’s followers wouldhave embraced another religion.
Buddhism would probably nothave spread to other lands.
81
Which of the followingdemonstrates that Kush and Egypt at times lived in peace with each other?
Kush and Egypt attackedeach other
Kush and Egypt battledAksum together
Kush and Egypt traded witheach other
Kush and Egypt builttemples together.
82
One purpose of cylinderseals was
to make gold jewelry.
to mark property.
to decorate temples.
to encourage ordinarypeople to be involved with art.
83
Which of the following would Jains consider the most worthy goalin life?
to provide help and supportto all creatures
to never injure or killanother living thing
to always worship Brahma,Vishnu, and Siva
to merge one’s soul withthe universal spirit
84
Compare Legalism toConfucianism. In what way were they similar?
Both philosophies werefocused on religious beliefs.
Both philosophies werebased on government laws.
Both philosophies werebased on morality and ethics.
Both philosophies wereintended to help society.
85
According to scientists, how did early people migrate out ofAfrica and into new places?
They used technology.
They used land bridges.
They used the wheel.
They used ships
86
Which of the following guidelines of Confucius might be objectedto today?
Family members should beloyal to each other.
Fathers should display highmoral values.
Children should respecttheir parents.
Wives should obey theirhusbands.
87
What superhero is not a Marvel character?
Iron Man
Spider Man
Black Widow
Green Lantern
88
Many buildings in Meroë resembled Egyptian buildings. What can youinfer from this?
The Egyptians constructedbetter buildings than the Kushites.
Kushite culture wasinfluenced by Egyptian culture.
Egyptian culture wasinferior to Kushite culture.
The Kushites did not knowhow to construct good buildings.
89
Which of the followingwould a physical geographer study?
secondary sources
primary sources
urban areas
landforms
90
Which of the following was of the least importance to Shi Huangdi?
control
morals
invasion
compassion
91
What natural feature formed part of the northern border of ShangChina?
the Gobi
Japan
the Xi Jiang
the Yellow Sea
92
Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its name?
the northern plateau andthe southern plateau
the Persian Gulf and theMediterranean Sea
the Fertile Crescent andthe Mediterranean Sea
the Tigris River and theEuphrates River
93
Shabaka & later rulers of the Kushite dynasty tried to restore old Egyptian cultural practices
The Kushites were againstthe pharaoh.
Shabaka was really anEgyptian.
Egyptian practices hadfaded.
Shabaka opposed Egyptianculture.

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