Duplicate of World History Interim Assessment 1 Review

The Code of Hammurabi

The Nile River was important to the Egyptians because it

No one has been able to decipher this ancient civilization's writing.

The Silk Road helped the spread of Judaism.

During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented

This is the name given to one of the oldest known set of written-down laws in world history.

Chinese philosophy associated with Warring States; emphasized strict & total obedience to govt.

He is important to three major faiths, and is widely considered the Father of the Jews.

The pharaoh was the official title of the god-king ruler in _________.

Hinduism is an example of a monotheistic religion.

What group of people migrated into India bringing beliefs that would become basis for Hinduism?

During the Golden Age of India

Their followers of this religion study the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

What was an important part of all river valley civilizations' economies?

He ruled the Mauryan Empire, during which time he converted to Buddhism and renounced war.

This is the name given to the sacred text of Judaism.

Under the caste system in India, people

Belief that Chinese dynasties ruled or lost power based on how pleased or displeased the gods.

This religion originated in India and was closely tied to the Indian Caste System.

Buddhism appealed to the people of India because it had no caste system.

This is the oldest, monotheistic religion and is based on the Hebrew Bible

China's first emperor, Shi Huangdi

The natural barriers of China limited China's contacts with other civilizations.

Which Indian ruler united the kingdoms of India and create the Mauryan Empire?

This was the foundation of recordingkeeping and administrative tasks.