Sargon, ruler of Akkad,

created the first known empire.

China was more isolated from the rest of the world than other early civilizations becasue

it is surrounded by mountains, jungles, deserts, and an ocean.

Which of the following was NOT true about the Indus River Valley civilization?

They had a system of writing called Sanskrit.

The Mandate of Heaven was

used by the Zhou to justify overthrowing the Shang dynasty.

the Huang He river is also known as

the Yellow River and "the river of sorrows".

To make sure that souls could use their bodies in the afterlife, Egyptians

mummified bodies by removing organs, fill with spices, + wrapping in cloth.

How did the Hebrews; beliefs about God differ from those of other ancient religions?

The Hebrews believed in one God.

Which of the following were all invented by the Chinese?

books, an accurate calendar, and silk

For the Egyptians to have fertile soil in which to grow their crops, they

depended on the Nile River to flood each year and leave behind rich silt.

The Middle Eastern ruler Hammurabi is most famous for

putting together the first written collection of laws.

In Egypt, peasant farmers

made up the vast majority of the population.

We can assume that during the Old Stone age people believed there is life after death because...

they carefully buried their dead along with tools, weapons, and food.

Which people were the first to weave cotton fibers into cloth?

the people of the Indus River Valley

Which of the following accurately describes Egyptian pharaohs?

They were considered to be both gods and kings.

are severe winds that bring rain to India in the summer.

The three major zones of the Indian subcontinent are

northern plain, the Deccan, and the coastal plains.

Keeping the divine beings (gods) happy

was the highest duty of Sumerians.

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Cities, the key feature of civilizations, could not emerge until people found a way to ...
build skyscrapers.
ensure equality for all people.
grow surplus food.
develop an economic system based on paper money.
2
Sargon, ruler of Akkad,
conquered the Babylonians and freed the Jews.
freed the Jews from slavery in Egypt.
created the first known empire.
put together the first written collection of laws.
3
China was more isolated from the rest of the world than other early civilizations becasue
it is surrounded by mountains, jungles, deserts, and an ocean.
Chinese rulers forbade travel
it is an island.
China had little to offer in trade.
4
Which of the following was NOT true about the Indus River Valley civilization?
The cities were very well planned.
They had a system of writing called Sanskrit.
Their religion was polytheistic.
They had indoor plumbing.
5
The Mandate of Heaven was
spread from the Hebrews into south and East Asia.
was the name of the religion followed by early Chinese people.
used by the Zhou to justify overthrowing the Shang dynasty.
the name of the shrines built on top of the ziggurats.
6
the Huang He river is also known as
the Yellow River and "the happy river of food"
the Brahmaputra and the "river of great fortune".
the Nile River and the "river of sorrows".
the Yellow River and "the river of sorrows".
7
A political unit consisting of a city and its surrounding land.
city-state
nomad
cultural diffusion
artifact
8
The study of the ways of life of early people through the examination of their physical remains.
archaeology
geography
nomad
cultural diffusion
9
The change from hunting and food-gathering to farming is known as the...
Agricultural Revolution
Paleolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution
Agricultural Reformation
10
The study of people, their environments, and the resources available to them.
archaeology
cultural diffusion
artifact
geography
11
The earliest period of human history
artifact
Old Stone Age
archaeology
geography
12
To make sure that souls could use their bodies in the afterlife, Egyptians
mummified bodies by removing organs, fill with spices, + wrapping in cloth.
performed special rituals for the chief god Amon-Re.
washed dead bodies in the Nile River 7 times.
paid tribute to the high priest of their favored god or goddess.
13
The Aryans prayers, hymns, and other religious teachings were eventually written down in a collection known as
the Vedas
Yin and Yang.
the monsoons.
the Dravidians.
14
How did the Hebrews; beliefs about God differ from those of other ancient religions?
The Hebrews believed in one good god and one evil god.
The Hebrews believed in many gods.
The Hebrews believed in one God.
The Hebrews believed in one earth-goddess and one sky-god
15
Ancient civilizations changed over time when coming in contact from cultural diffusion through trade,___, and migration.
warfare
education
marriage
elections
16
_______ is important to history because it shows us the connections between people, places, and events.
Zoology
Geography
Historians
Archaeologists
17
________ dig to find artifacts in order to find out how early people lived.
Historians
Geologists
Archaeologists
Astronomers
18
Which of the following were all invented by the Chinese?
books, an accurate calendar, and silk
an accurate calendar, silk, and chariots.
chariots, iron tools, and silk.
silk, books, and chariots.
19
For the Egyptians to have fertile soil in which to grow their crops, they
were the first to create and use synthetic fertilizers.
depended on the Nile River to flood each year and leave behind rich silt.
conquered Nubia, grew crops there, and transported them down the Nile.
learned to spread animal droppings on their fields.
20
A huge sheet of ice
glacier
nomad
artifact
diffusion
21
The societal division of people by their occupation is known as
equality before the law.
a caste system.
socialism.
democracy.
22
Hinduism and Buddhism arose in
the Middle East.
Mesopotamia.
East Asia (China).
South Asia (India).
23
_______ study written evidence about the past.
Archaeologists
Astronomers
Historians
Geologists
24
Which civilization measured their wealth by the number of cows and bulls they owned?
the Zhou
Hebrews
Aryans
Egyptians
25
Person who moves from place to place in search of food
glacier
geographer
archaelolgist
nomad
26
Between the Tigris River and the Euphrates River lies a fertile area known as
Mesopotamia.
Persia.
Ur of the Chaldeans.
Nubia.
27
The Middle Eastern ruler Hammurabi is most famous for
writing the first known peace treaty.
putting together the first written collection of laws.
the Rosetta Stone.
establishing the first empire.
28
In Egypt, peasant farmers
were a part of the small, but growing middle class.
were considered lower in status than even the slaves.
made up the vast majority of the population.
were at the top of the social structure because they grew much-needed food.
29
We can assume that during the Old Stone age people believed there is life after death because...
they carefully buried their dead along with tools, weapons, and food.
they wrote their beliefs on cave walls.
they left behind carved idols and large temples.
there are no skeletons left behind to prove they existed.
30
During the Old Stone Age people
had highly complex, organized governments.
knew how to make simple tools.
knew how to farm.
had written languages.
31
Object made by people
glacier
nomad
cultural diffusion
artifact
32
Which people were the first to weave cotton fibers into cloth?
the Shang dynasty in China
the Persians
the Egyptians
the people of the Indus River Valley
33
Which of the following accurately describes Egyptian pharaohs?
They had no real power.
They were elected by a council of priests.
They were considered to be both gods and kings.
Their bodies were cremated when they died.
34
The spread of ideas, customs, and technology from one people to another.
artifact
glacier
cultural diffusion
nomad
35
The Torah is the most sacred text of
the Israelites.
Christians.
Babylonians.
Muslims.
36
Monsoons
are severe winds that bring rain to India in the summer.
ppl who came to India over Hindu Dush mtns. and conquered the Dravidians.
were the chief gods of the people of the Indus River valley.
are the mountains that separate India from China.
37
The three major zones of the Indian subcontinent are
northern plain, the Deccan, and the coastal plains.
the deserts, tropical forests, and mountains.
the Huang He, Indus, and Nile river valleys.
Mesopotamia, Ur, and Egypt.
38
Keeping the divine beings (gods) happy
was not a priority in Sumer because they didn't have an organized religion.
was left to individual families - priests did not exist in Sumer.
was the highest duty of Sumerians.
was expected only of the priests.

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