Themap shows predominant religions around the world in 2007. Which of the following is true?

Christianity can be found on every inhabitedcontinent.

Using this picture as part of apresentation on the construction of the Berlin Wall, it would

be considered a primary source.

Indiansociety was organized into a caste system. This social structure is

hereditary because a person is born into a class

Whywas agriculture important to the ancient Egyptians?

The majority of people supported themselvesthrough farming

Underthe monarchy system of government, power traditionally is passed from...

the monarch to a son or daughter.

Whichof the following is the main difference between democracy and dictatorship?

Democracy=a group of people. Dictatorship=one person

Use the information and answer the following question...

Oil is a resource that cannot be replaced.

Whyis a biography not a primary source of information?

It is looking back on the events of the person'slife.

In 1275, Marco Polo traded valuable goods which sold for high prices in Europe. This led to

the development of the Silk Road

Understanding the flood cycles of the Nile River allowed the ancient Egyptians to...

grow larger amounts of grain to sell or storefor later use.

Choose the answer that best fills in the blanks...

cuneiform, records of trade and tax collection

Whydid some people farm while others worked in metal work, pottery making, ortrading?

People began to specialize in certain kinds ofjobs.

Which statement below is correct in explainingthe map of World Governments in 1992 shown here?

Gov't is a human characteristic that can define a region.

Study the map below and choose the best reason why early civilizations were located there...

agriculture trade transportation protection

Which answer best answers this question...

People made more money by offering a variety ofproducts.

Whywere river systems important in supporting early civilizations and in helpingthem flourish?

They provided water for irrigation andagriculture.

Whatis the significance of Hammurabi’s Code?

It's the first written body of laws used toorganize society.

Usingthis timeline, put the following events in chronological order.

Muhammad preaches his message, Jerusalem fallsto Arabs

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1
What words best complete the chartdescribing the roles of the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?
Farmer King Priest
Priest King God
King Priest Scribe
God Farmer Mason
2
Themap shows predominant religions around the world in 2007. Which of the following is true?
Western Hemisphere people are predominantlyMuslim.
Judaism is the most widespread of all thewestern religions.
Hinduism is the most widespread of all the Asianreligions.
Christianity can be found on every inhabitedcontinent.
3
Which religion do Muslims practice?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
4
Using this picture as part of apresentation on the construction of the Berlin Wall, it would
be considered either a secondary or primary source.
be considered a secondary source.
not be considered a primary or secondary source.
be considered a primary source.
5
Indiansociety was organized into a caste system. This social structure is
hereditary because a person is born into a class
based upon a system of nobles and peasants
flexible, allowing people of one class to riseor fall
determined by wealth or the wealth ofhis/her parents.
6
Whywas agriculture important to the ancient Egyptians?
The ancient Egyptian diet consisted of fruits and vegetables
Farmers worked their land from July-April inancient Egypt.
Eating meat products was considered unhealthyfor the body.
The majority of people supported themselvesthrough farming
7
Underthe monarchy system of government, power traditionally is passed from...
the monarch to a son or daughter.
the elected official to the monarch.
the monarch to an elected official.
the monarch to a military general.
8
Whichof the following is the main difference between democracy and dictatorship?
Democracies=blood lines while dictatorships=the public
Dictatorships are more common while democracies are not
Democracy=confinement and solidarity. Dictatorship=freedom
Democracy=a group of people. Dictatorship=one person
9
The following characteristics describe which of the following?
the Red Square
the Forbidden City
the Great Wall
the Imperial Tombs
10
Use the information and answer the following question...
The other resources are more profitable.
Oman does not have a large supply of oil.
Oil is a resource that cannot be replaced.
Oman lacks the technology to extract oil.
11
Whyis a biography not a primary source of information?
It is looking back on the events of the person'slife.
A primary source cannot be about just oneperson.
A biography is not accurate enough to be aprimary source.
A biography is too long to be a primary source.
12
Which of the following is an example of human criteria that can be used to define a region?
climate and resources
mountains and valleys
government and economy
rivers and religion
13
Wherewould you find the type of clothing people wore during the MesopotamiaCivilization?
a department store
a recent clothing catalog
the local newspaper
a museum
14
Whichreligion does not have a single founder or a central religious organization?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
15
The Mandate of Heaven gave the Zhou Dynasty control and they authority to lead which country?
Japan
China
Spain
Greece
16
In 1275, Marco Polo traded valuable goods which sold for high prices in Europe. This led to
the development of the Silk Road
the development of the triangular trade route
the development of the Industrial Revolution
the development of the plantation system
17
Understanding the flood cycles of the Nile River allowed the ancient Egyptians to...
schedule their festivals during times of lowestwater levels.
determine which crops should be planted in thenext season.
grow larger amounts of grain to sell or storefor later use.
manage the river through the use of dams toprevent flooding.
18
Choose the answer that best fills in the blanks...
hieroglyphics, trade and tax collection
sanskirt,write the vedas
Greek,write stories
cuneiform, records of trade and tax collection
19
Whydid some people farm while others worked in metal work, pottery making, ortrading?
Leaders forced the people to specializedifferent jobs.
Fighting would begin if every person had thesame job.
People began to specialize in certain kinds ofjobs.
People that were tired of one job got a new job.
20
Which statement below is correct in explainingthe map of World Governments in 1992 shown here?
Gov't is a human characteristic that can define a region.
Regions are identified by their physicalcharacteristics.
Multi-party democracy is used to define China.
In 1992 all governments were democracies.
21
Which religon is the third-largest in the world, with 98% of its followers living in India?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
22
Study the map below and choose the best reason why early civilizations were located there...
agriculture trade ice skating hunting
agriculture trade transportation hunting
agriculture trade transportation protection
agriculture trade transportation sailing
23
Which religion best completes this diagram?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
24
Which answer best answers this question...
Merchants of the Middle East were able to makebetter deals.
People made more money by offering a variety ofproducts.
Middle Easterners no longer had to trade onlywith Asia.
Governments in the Middle East loweredthe national taxes.
25
Whywere river systems important in supporting early civilizations and in helpingthem flourish?
They were the only source of food for earlycivilizations.
They provided water for irrigation andagriculture.
They were natural barriers which helped preventattacks.
hey provided transportation to import food.
26
Whatis the significance of Hammurabi’s Code?
It's the basis for England’s Magna Carta & the Constitution.
It's the first constitution grantingrights to all citizens.
It is the decree that kings use to show theirauthority.
It's the first written body of laws used toorganize society.
27
Hindu-Arabicnumerals demonstrated for the first time whichmathematical concept?
base ten system
zero
multiplication
pi
28
Usingthis timeline, put the following events in chronological order.
Jerusalem falls to Arabs, Muhammad preaches hismessage
Muhammad preaches his message, Jerusalem fallsto Arabs
Muslim advance is stopped in Europe, Spain isconquered
Spain is conquered, Muhammad preaches hismessage
29
Which of the following completes this cause andeffect chart?
Ashoka comes to power
The Gupta Empire rises
Northern India is conquered
The Mauryan Empire expands
30
Which best explains why Chinese and Mongols were unable to occupy Japan?
The Japanese were mighty warriors.
China had no idea Japan existed.
Japan is surrounded by water.
Mountains safe-guarded Japan.

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