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1
Some scholars think that Old Stone Age people created cave paintings
As a symbol of wealth
As part of religious rituals
To decorate the cave where they lived
To communicate with one another
2
Hammurabi's Code was important because it was the first time that a state's laws
Were set down in writing
Imposed taxes on citizens
Applied to the royal household
Provided prisons for punishment
3
Which Greek-speaking people dominated the Aegean world and probably started the Trojan War?
Mycenaeans
Minoans
Dorians
Mediterraneans
4
Which of the following was a result of the Persian Wars?
Sparta attacked Athens to end Athenian domination of Greece.
Athens and other Greek city-states formed the Delian League.
The Spartan navy controlled the Aegean Sea trade routes.
The Macedonians gained Persian land.
5
Isis was known as the God of the Nile.
True
False
6
Which of the following is an example of an artifact?
Fossils
Rock layers
Bones
Pottery
7
A viceroy was also known as the Chief Minister to the Egyptian Kings.
False
True
8
What new war technology did the Hyksos invaders bring to Egypt?
Horse-drawn war chariots
Bows and arrows
Weapons made of bronze
Body armor
9
The only hominids still on Earth today are
Homo erectus
australopithecines
Neanderthals
Homo sapiens
10
At the famous battle named Marathon, the Greeks beat the Persians.
True
False
11
What are an archaeologist's primary resources in learning about prehistoric peoples?
Material remains
Written records and artwork
Beliefs, values, and activities
Fossilized remains
12
Herodotus is known as the first true historian, due to the way he researched history.
True
False
13
The Indus is the early river valley from India.
True
False
14
Legalism is the belief of being at harmony with nature.
True
False
15
The Iliad was developed by Homer
True
False
16
Alexander the Great extended his empire as far east as
Southeast Asia.
Mongolia.
India.
China.
17
Which one of the following abilities did early humans develop long before the others?
Ability to build homes out of stone
Ability to travel across water
Ability to plant crops
Ability to domesticate animals
18
The Han emperor Wudi
broke up government monopolies
eliminated taxes on peasants
reduced China's overall territory
opened the Silk Road to the West
19
Amon Ra was the great lord of the gods in Egyptian culture.
True
False
20
In his Republic Plato describea
An ideal state ruled by a philosopher-king.
The turmoil of the Peloponnesian War.
His vision of an ideal democracy.
His idea of the "golden mean."
21
Hippocrates used physics to explain simple tools such as levers and pulleys.
False
True
22
Greek architecture, as shown by the Parthenon, seeks to reflect
Perfect balance and universal harmony and order.
The fearsome and chaotic power of the gods.
The creativity and uniqueness of the designer.
The principles of action, excitement, and motion.
23
In a Greek city-state, the acropolis was
The legislative building where citizens voted on laws.
The school where students learned about their government.
The marketplace where citizens debated issues of the day.
The location of temples dedicated to gods and goddesses.
24
The world's first civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in
Babylon.
Sargon.
Sumer.
Nubia.
25
Greek philosopher believed good conduct meant pursuing the "golden mean?"
Plato
Socrates
Sophocles
Aristotle
26
Howard Carter discovered Tut's tomb.
False
True
27
The Hyksos were a group who invaded Egypt and introduced pyramid building.
True
False
28
Which of the following statements is true about Athens under the rule of Pericles?
Only landowners were allowed to participate in government.
The ancient practice of ostracism, banishment, was forbidden
Citizens elected jurors to represent them in the legislature
Large numbers of citizens could vote directly on laws.
29
Socrates was accused of corrupting youth in Athens, and then forced to drink poison.
False
True
30
At one time Egypt was split into two regions; Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
True
False
31
Which hominid group do anthropologists think was the first to use fire?
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Australopithecines
Homo sapiens
32
Buddha means "Enlightened One."
False
True
33
Darius improved economic life in the Persian empire by
Switching from a barter to a traditional economy.
Encouraging the development of a money economy.
Encouraging a barter economy.
Switching from a traditional to a barter economy.
34
Which of the following is one of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Nirvana may be reached through harsh self-denial.
Before all, honor your father and your mother.
All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.
Superior men and women understand righteousness.
35
Athens differed from Sparta in that it
Placed emphasis on the individual.
Was primarily a military state.
Had little use for new ideas or the arts.
Forbade citizens to travel and discouraged trade.
36
Hinduism taught the 4 Noble Truths.
False
True
37
Nirvana is a state where suffering has ended.
True
False
38
A monsoon is a seasonal wind in India.
False
True
39
Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs.
People in higher castes had the strictest rules.
Marrying outside one's caste created good karma.
Individuals could only be served by those in the same caste.
40
Reincarnation is the belief that people have multiple lives.
False
True
41
A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that
Buddhists believe only the highest caste can reach nirvana.
Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation.
Hindus reject priests, formal rituals, and the caste system.
Hindus believe in reincarnation, or cycle of rebirth.
42
A dynasty is a series of rulers from a single family.
False
True
43
What physical barrier helped to separate ancient China from Southeast Asia?
Brutal deserts
High mountain ranges
The Yellow Sea
Thick rain forests
44
The Parthenon is dedicated to the Greek god, Zeus.
True
False
45
Pyramids were elaborate burial chambers for Egyptian kings and queens.
True
False
46
The Babylon Stone helped translate Egyptian writing.
False
True
47
Reincarnation is the idea of being reborn into a new life.
False
True
48
Cultural Diffusion happened on a large scale in ancient China.
False
True
49
In Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of an individual are referred to as
Karma
Dharma
Ahimsa
Atman
50
Hades is the Greek God of the underworld
True
False
51
The pyramids were built in ancient India.
False
True
52
The Academy was set up by Plato
True
False
53
Cuneiform was the Egyptian writing system of symbols and pictures.
False
True
54
A ruler who conquered many cities and villages created
A culture
An empire
A city-state
A civilization
55
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
Achieving the meditative state of Jainism.
Practicing ahimsa, or nonviolence.
Achieving moksha, or union with brahman.
Following dharma, or life's duties.
56
What was an effect of the Greek victory in the Persian Wars?
Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece.
Greeks became more convinced of their own uniqueness.
Persia never again had the strength to invade Greece.
Greek enemies were destroyed and the Delian League disbanded
57
Sophocles was the author of Oedipus and Antigone
True
False
58
A major result of migration, trade, and warfare was
The destruction of civilizations
A transition from nomadic to settled life
Cultural diffusion
The rise of cities
59
King Tut was a great king known for ruling for a long time.
False
True
60
One difference between early modern humans and Neanderthals is that early modern humans
Walked upright
Lived mostly in Europe and western Asia
Were the first to disappear from Earth
Spread to all parts of the world
61
Why did Shi Huangdi order the construction of the Great Wall?
To keep peasants from escaping his kingdom
To establish the borders of China
To protect his system of feudalism
To discourage invasions from the north
62
Hatshepsut was one of the first great female Egyptian rulers.
True
False
63
The first real Chinese Dynasty was the Chin Dynasty.
True
False
64
The Hellenistic scientist Archemedes
Wrote a textbook that became the basis for modern geometry
Applied principles of physics to make practical inventions.
Developed a theroy of sun-centered universe
Studied the the causes of illnesses and looked for cures
65
Aristotle was a famous writer of tragedies in ancient Greece.
True
False
66
The Egyptian writing system was called Hieroglyphics.
True
False
67
The skeleton that Donald Johanson discovered, "Lucy", belonged to which early hominid group
australopithecines
Home erectus
Neanderthals
Homo habilis
68
The New Stone Age began when early people learned to
Use tools
Make weapons out of stone
Use fire for cooking
Farm
69
What helped Alexander the Great conquer the Persian Empire?
Alexander captured the Persian Emperor, Darius III
Alexander defeated the Persians at Chaeronea.
Alexander allied with Egypt to create a powerful army.
Persia was no longer the great power it once had been
70
The Lyceum was the first real college, which was set up by Socrates.
False
True
71
India is the first place to make cotton into a cloth.
False
True
72
Plato was the most famous philosopher, and later the teacher of Alexander the Great.
True
False
73
The Yellow River got its name from the soil it left after a flood.
False
True
74
Filial Piety is the idea of having respect for your parents at all times.
True
False
75
The Egyptian god of the dead was Isis.
False
True
76
China got its name from the Qin dynasty.
False
True
77
The Maurya emperor who converted to Buddhism and vowed to rule by moral example was
Rama
Chandragupta
Asoka
Ravana
78
Early form of government in the Greek city-states, hereditary ruler exercised central power?
aristocracy
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
79
In Sumerian civilization, the purpose of a ziggurat was to
Irrigate the fields
Keep gods and goddesses happy
Protect the people from foreign invaders
Hold back floodwaters
80
Alexandria, Egypt is named after Alexander the Great.
True
False
81
The Greek god of the sea was named Poseidon
False
True
82
Egyptian kings at one time were known as Caesar.
True
False
83
What was a result of the Peloponnesian War?
It ended the Athenian domination of the Greek world
It started the golden age of Athens under Pericles
It resulted in an alliance between Athens and Persia
It resulted in the destruction of the Peloponnesian league
84
The Mandate of Heaven was an official Chinese law in ancient China.
True
False
85
Which of the following happened under the Gupta dynasty?
Mathematicians developed the decimal system.
Religious warfare destroyed most centers of learning.
Indian artisans printed the first books
Villages and city governments lost their power
86
According to Egyptian beliefs, the pharaohs received the right to rule from the god
Isis.
Amon-Re.
Aton.
Osiris.
87
What is one way in which nomadic cultures differed from civilizations?
Nomads did not make jewelry
Nomads had no government
Nomads did not build cities
Nomads did not raise animals
88
Rational thinking is also known as logic.
True
False
89
The Acropolis was a fortified hilltop in Greek city-states.
False
True
90
According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,
The gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler
A society should not be divided into social classes
the system of Feudalism was an unfair form of government
a ruler was divine and should never be overthrown.
91
Alexander the Great died in Egypt after being poisoned.
True
False
92
Iron was important in the ancient world mainly because
It was less expensive than bronze
It was a very scarce metal
It was used to make coins
It could be made into harder, sharper weapons
93
Greeks believed the purpose of tragic plays was to
Make the audience happy after unfortunate events.
Demonstrate that humans control their own fate
Arouse and then relieve the emotions of pity and fear
Sharply criticize society through ridicule
94
One way in which Chandragupta Maurya established order in his empire was to
Send missionaries to spread Buddhism across India
Rule his empire by moral example, rejecting violence.
Set up stone pillars promising just government
Create a bureaucracy to accomplish government tasks
95
A major accomplishment during Egypt's Old Kingdom was
The conquest of Nubia.
The building of the Great Pyramids.
A large drainage project to increase farmable land.
The conquest of Syria.
96
Ancient China was the first to discover cotton.
False
True
97
Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom.
False
True
98
The most powerful Greek god was
Zeus
Achilles
Dionysus
Aphrodite
99
What was a great technological achievement during the Han golden age?
Large-scale irrigation
The first vaccinations
Iron axes and ox-drawn iron plows
The art of papermaking
100
Confucius believed that
the chief goal in life should be achieving salvation
younger people should respect their elders
people should question their place in society
the only equal relationship was husband to wife