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1
What is one characteristic of a polytheistic religion?
It does not support the creation of holy texts.
It does not support the creation of holy temples.
It supports the belief in one god.
It supports the belief in many gods.
2
What was the primary function of pyramids in ancient Egypt?
storage facilities for Egyptian crops
government buildings for the ruling class
tombs for burial of Egyptian pharaohs
temples of worship for various Egyptian gods
3
What was the title of the Egyptian leader?
emperor
chancellor
pharaoh
president
4
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Gobi Desert?
4
2
1
3
5
Which religion follows the Eightfold Path?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
6
. King Hammurabi introduced the Code of Hammurabi in Babylon. Why was the Code significant?
It established palaces throughout Mesopotamia
Laws were established that varied based on social class
Laws were written so they could be known and applied fairly.
It created a new form of writing
7
For which achievement is Solomon best known?
building the first temple
uniting ancient Israel
developing Judaism
conquering the Babylonians
8
What do the abbreviations AD and CE stand for when used to identify dates?
After Death and Christ Era
After David and Common Era
After Dates and Conscience Era
Anno Domini and Common Era
9
What does the word "Democracy" mean?
"rule by the people"
"rule by the many"
"rule by the government"
"rule by the wealthy"
10
How did the Harappan civilization advance architecture?
It created the first ziggurats.
It created the first brick buildings.
It created the first pyramids.
It created the first canals.
11
Which geographical feature created a natural border to the north of Mesopotamia?
Euphrates River
Zagros Mountains
Persian Gulf
Sahara Desert
12
Which statement best describes the impact of the Twelve Tables on Roman society?
established the rule of law
established social ranking
set up unfair punishments for breaking laws
established a tax system
13
According to the Hebrew Bible, who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Jacob
Moses
Abraham
Nebuchadnezzar
14
What is the oldest known written epic?
Epic of Gilgamesh
Iliad
Legend of Keret
Odyssey
15
The birthplace of democracy was where?
Rome
Greece
America
China
16
Ancient China was located closest to which geographical feature?
Zagros Mountains
Yellow River
Atlantic Ocean
Dead Sea
17
What teachings did
The Analects
contain?
the teachings of the Zhou Dynasty
the teachings of Confucianism
the teachings of the Qin Dynasty
the teachings of Legalism
18
Which statements accurately describe common characteristics of humans during the Agricultural Revolution?
They learned to domesticate animals for food, wool, and other needs
They settled near seas as a source of water for crops.
They quit farming in order to become hunter-gatherers.
Carved terraces in the sides of mountains and farmed at high elevations
19
Which civilization created the following innovations: arch, dome, aqueduct?
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient Rome
20
One reason the Silk Road was important is
Chinese population increased
It connected previously isolated cultures
It allowed Europe to trade silk
It created more farmland
21
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Nile River?
4
1
3
2
22
Which landform is connected to the mainland of Greece by an isthmus?
Balkan peninsula
Jutland peninsula
Peloponnesian peninsula
Iberian peninsula
23
What language did the Aryans bring to India?
Sanskrit
English
Punjabi
Hindi
24
What was the most significant advantage the Egyptians had over the Mesopotamians in the area of writing materials?
Papyrus was easier to use than clay tablets.
Papyrus was more expensive than clay tablets.
Papyrus was more durable than clay tablets.
Papyrus was less plentiful than clay tablets
25
The temple in Athens built to honor the goddess Athena is called the _______________.
Corinthian
Colosseum
Parthenon
Acropolis
26
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Tigris River?
4
3
2
1
27
The kings of which dynasty claimed that their right to rule came from the Mandate of Heaven?
Zhou Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
28
What is the sacred text of Buddhism?
Nirvana
The Vedas
Tripitaka
Four Noble Truths
29
How did the use of slave labor impact the Agricultural Revolution?
It decreased the demand for goods.
It increased the number of people working on farms.
It decreased the number of people creating new tools.
It increased the cost of goods.
30
Under which pharaoh did Egypt regain territory and build great temples?
Narmer
Ramses the Great
Tutankhamen
King Khufu
31
What did the Hebrews consider to be the “Promised Land”?
Egypt
Canaan
Meosopotamia
Jericho
32
In India, what name was used to describe the rigid class system?
Caste system
Eight Fold Path
Aryan System
Mandate of Heaven
33
Who led military conquests; grew the kingdom by conquering nearby territories
Tutankhamun
Queen Hatshepsut
Ramses the Great
34
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Mediterranean Sea?
4
2
1
3
35
Which building technique invented in Ancient Rome is used in the Roman Colosseum?
dome
pillar
wheel
arch
36
Who established a government to rule the Mauryan Empire?
Alexander the Great
Chandragupta
Ashoka
Siddhartha Gautama
37
Because the conditions for farming were good there, the first civilizations arose ____________.
in the desert.
in river valleys.
in the mountains.
near the sea
38
Why was irrigation an important invention to Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations?
Helped cover the land with silt, a rich, fertile soil, so crops would grow.
helped farmers harvest their crops, so they could sell their crops.
Helped farmers plant seeds, so they could grow large amounts of food
Helped transport water to crops, so larger amounts of food could be grown.
39
Civilization in Mesopotamia developed between which two rivers?
the Persian Gulf and the Euphrates
the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean
the Tigris and the Persian Gulf
the Euphrates and the Tigris
40
Which group had the greatest status in Roman society?
patricians
slaves
plebeians
artisans
41
Julius Caesar was a _______________ who demanded to be _______________.
military general; dictator for life
slave; free
dictator; general of the military
judge; superior to all judges
42
What river empties into the Pacific Ocean and is the longest river in China?
Indus River
Huang He River
Mekong River
Yangtze River
43
Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty?
polyester, Pokeman, Pikachu, and playing cards
silk, spices, and copper coins
silk, spices, and porcelain
copper coins, porcelain, and jewelry
44
Who took thousands of Israelites captive in a period known as the Babylonian Captivity?
King Saul
Cyrus the Great
King David
King Nebuchadnezzar
45
A century defines a period of time lasting how many years?
5 years
25 years years
10 years
100 years
46
How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China?
used the philosophy of Confucianism which focused on order in relationships
used the philosophy of Confucianism which discouraged trust in the people
used the philosophy of Legalism which gave absolute power to the king
used the philosophy of Legalism which required a ruler to be fair and care
47
Which statement is true about the city-state of Athens?
Athens was located on the Peloponnesian peninsula in central Greece.
Athens focused on education and the arts
Women were allowed to vote in Athens.
Athenians did not hold slaves.
