Before the use of the Silk Road, how did geography affect China?

The mountains & deserts in West and SW China slowed the exchange of ideas.

What was a result of the Chinese writing system not being phonetic?

Chinese literacy rates were low

Why did many Hindus refuse conversion to Buddhism?

Many Hindus did not want to abandon polytheism

One reason lower castes do not rebel against higher castes is

they would have bad karma which impacts their next life.

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

Historically, the Huang He has also been known as “China’s Sorrow” because

floods have destroyed crops and villages

What was the role of the Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?

they were political and religious leaders

Egypt was a Theocracy because __?

the Pharaoh was considered a god.

1 reason the Tigris, Euphrates, Indus & Nile valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had ___?

the means for irrigation and transportation

Which statement would a monotheist agree with?

Society should order itself around the laws given by God.

What is the main reason modern historians know very little about the Harappan Civilization?

Their writing cannot be deciphered

Which of the following is the best example of cultural diffusion?

Babylonians and Sumerians having some of the same gods.

An example of archaeological evidence that supports claims that Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were politically unified is

standardized brick sizes and measurements.

To a Chinese farmer, a destructive flood most likely signifies

the emperor lost the Mandate of Heaven.

The Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra were important to ancient India because they were

great rivers that flowed through India’s fertile northern plain

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

What is the New Kingdom Pharaoh Rameses II best known for?

Vast architectural and infrastructure projects

Which belief is most associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

People can overcome their desires by following the Eight Fold Path.

Why are rivers considered so important to the development of the first civilizations?

Rivers encouraged both the growth of agriculture and urban areas.

One reason the caste system was created was

for Aryan invaders to control the population.

Which statement best aligns to the ideas of the Law of Moses?

Children are not to be punished for the sins of their parents.

How did the Neolithic Revolution impact early human society?

It shifted people from a food-gathering to a food-producing society.

One difference between Chinese society and the other River Valley civilizations was

Chinese peasants were higher than merchants.

Which of the following quotes would a Buddhist monk most likely believe?

"Human desire is the root of suffering."

How did pastoralism affect early social development?

Herding societies tended 2 move more & these civilizations developed slower

What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in world history?

Domestication of animals and planting of crops led to settled communities.

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1
What was the writing system of Ancient Egypt?
Oracle bones
Calligraphy
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
2
Before the use of the Silk Road, how did geography affect China?
The three major river systems provided barriers against invasion.
The northwestern region provided many fertile areas suitable for farming.
The mountains & deserts in West and SW China slowed the exchange of ideas.
A lack of deep-water ports kept China from trading w/ other nations
3
What was a result of the Chinese writing system not being phonetic?
Chinese writing cannot be deciphered
Chinese literacy rates were low
Chinese dynasties would rise and fall
Chinese merchants were not able to trade
4
Why did many Hindus refuse conversion to Buddhism?
Many Hindus thought the Buddha was a false prophet
Many Hindus did not want to abandon polytheism
Many Hindus had already achieved enlightenment
Many Hindus rejected the caste system
5
One reason lower castes do not rebel against higher castes is
they can improve their caste level in the current life.
they can achieve moksha in a lower caste.
higher castes have the largest population.
they would have bad karma which impacts their next life.
6
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable.
People became more nomadic
New sources of energy became available.
populations declined
7
The caste system in India was characterized by
the right of the people to choose their occupations
equality between women and men
toleration for various religious beliefs
a lack of social mobility
8
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
People should pray five times a day.
Everyone should have the same social status.
Material wealth is s sign of the blessings from the gods.
The soul can be reincarnated.
9
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and China is that they developed
nomadic lifestyles
democratic governments
monotheistic belief systems
written forms of communication
10
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
Birthrates declined rapidly
11
Historically, the Huang He has also been known as “China’s Sorrow” because
frozen ports made trade difficult
floods have destroyed crops and villages
burials have taken place at the sacred waters
cataracts have made transportation impossible
12
What was the role of the Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
they alone determined Egyptian religion
they were only military commanders
they were political and religious leaders
they were only the head of the government
13
How did people live before the Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution?
Agriculturalists
hunter/gatherers
Farmers
Settlers
14
Which form of writing would a merchant in Sumeria use for record keeping?
Sanskrit
Phonetic Alphabet
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
15
Egypt was a Theocracy because __?
the priests would make sacrifices to the gods.
the Pharaoh was considered a god.
the gods controlled the natural world.
temples were dedicated to specific gods.
16
One challenge the followers of Judaism have faced throughout their history is
deadly diseases
unpredictable floods
foreign occupations
trade restrictions
17
Which regions had the highest percentages of Buddhist members?
Southeast Asia, China, Japan
Mediterranean Sea, North Africa, Europe
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley
India, Southeast Asia, Central Asia
18
Which action is most associated with polytheism?
worshiping many gods
accepting the Eight Fold Path
reading the Vedas
praying in a synagogue
19
1 reason the Tigris, Euphrates, Indus & Nile valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had ___?
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
the means for irrigation and transportation
borders and elevations that were easy to defend
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall
20
A polytheist who believes the gods are predictable and benevolent is best associated with which ancient river valley?
The Yellow River
The Tigris River
The Nile River
The Indus River
21
Which statement would a monotheist agree with?
It is important to appease the gods with animal sacrifices.
Society should order itself around the laws given by God.
The natural world is manipulated by the will of the gods.
Dynasties should collapse if the Mandate of Heaven is lost.
22
What is the main reason modern historians know very little about the Harappan Civilization?
There is no archeological evidence
Their records were destroyed in wars
They did not keep written records
Their writing cannot be deciphered
23
Hammurabi’s Code and the Ten Commandments were significant to their societies because they established
economic system
rules for behavior
democratic governments
official religions
24
Which of the following is the best example of cultural diffusion?
The Indus Valley Civilization having organized city planning.
Babylonians and Sumerians having some of the same gods.
The Chinese developing a writing system.
Pharaoh's being the head of government and religion.
25
The founder of monotheism and patriarch of the Hebrews is
Jesus
Moses
Abraham
King David
26
An example of archaeological evidence that supports claims that Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were politically unified is
well-developed sewage systems
standardized brick sizes and measurements.
they were both near the Indus River.
cities were well organized.
27
One result of having an abundance of agricultural output is
international trade
extensive bureaucracy
population decreases
specialization of labor
28
Which of the following is considered a "bureaucrat"?
A farmer
A governor
A slave
A merchant
29
To a Chinese farmer, a destructive flood most likely signifies
the lack of irrigation technology available in China.
the peasants have displeased the ruling class.
the emperor lost the Mandate of Heaven.
impending invasion from northern tribes.
30
The Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra were important to ancient India because they were
ruling dynasties that united the people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
great rivers that flowed through India’s fertile northern plain
Aryan gods to who priests prayed to for rain
high mountain ranges that protected India from invasion
31
Believers of Hinduism are expected to
obey 10 commandments
follow the Eight Fold Path to achieve enlightenment
fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
32
Which of the following had the most similar function as a Ziggurat?
A Buddhist temple in China
A bath house in Mohenjo-Daro
Irrigation canals in Mesopotamia
Pyramids in Egypt
33
What is the New Kingdom Pharaoh Rameses II best known for?
Converting Egypt to monotheism
Vast architectural and infrastructure projects
Defeating the Hyksos with superior chariot technology
Building the Great Pyramids of Giza
34
Which belief is most associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.
People are born into a specific caste.
People can overcome their desires by following the Eight Fold Path.
Followers must fast during Ramadan.
35
What was the most likely cause of the Neolithic Revolution?
More population
Plentiful food source
Emergence of new Stone Tools
Climate change
36
Why are rivers considered so important to the development of the first civilizations?
Rivers retarded the invention of agriculture.
Rivers discouraged ocean travel.
Rivers encouraged both the growth of agriculture and urban areas.
Rivers slowed down the emergence of cities.
37
One reason the caste system was created was
for Aryan invaders to control the population.
for Buddhists to have more influence over Hindus.
to allow for more social mobility for Indian peasants.
to reduce the power of the Brahmin class.
38
Which statement best aligns to the ideas of the Law of Moses?
It is acceptable to abuse slaves and people of low status.
Laws should not be connected to religion or gods.
Children are not to be punished for the sins of their parents.
Punishments should depend on a person's social class.
39
How did the Neolithic Revolution impact early human society?
It shifted people from a food-gathering to a food-producing society.
It shifted people from a food-producing to a food-gathering society.
It caused people to become malnourished because food was scarce.
It caused people to become nomadic as they searched for food.
40
One difference between Chinese society and the other River Valley civilizations was
Chinese society was not hierarchical.
China did not have slaves.
China had more nobles than soldiers.
Chinese peasants were higher than merchants.
41
Which of the following quotes would a Buddhist monk most likely believe?
"The gods control the natural world."
"Deceased ancestors can communicate with the living."
"Only Brahmins may achieve enlightenment."
"Human desire is the root of suffering."
42
At the height of its power, which Ancient Civ. controlled the entire coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
Egyptians
Phoenicians
Perisans
Babylonians
43
How did pastoralism affect early social development?
No pastoral society mixed animal husbandry w/ the domestication of plants.
Pastoralism led to the adoption of a monotheistic approach to religion.
Herding societies tended to settle quicker than other socieites
Herding societies tended 2 move more & these civilizations developed slower
44
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in world history?
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Domestication of animals and planting of crops led to settled communities.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
45
Which geographic feature had the most influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?
locations near a strait
mountains
cool temperatures
river valleys
46
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
doing good deeds
eliminating selfish desires
relying on divine help
praying to Brahma

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