a picture made of small stones or tiles

What was a key feature of the Indus Valley Civilization’s urban planning?

Streets arranged in a grid pattern

How did gender roles typically function in Paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies?

Men hunted and fished, women gathered food and cared for children

Which factor likely contributed to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Environmental changes and river shifts

Nomadic lifestyles during the Paleolithic Age were primarily driven by

Following game animals and ripening food sources

Early civilizations emerged primarily in river valleys because:

Rivers provided fertile soil through flooding

What was the primary role of the vizier in Ancient Egypt?

To act as the chief judge and advisor to the pharaoh

What does Monotheistic mean?

The belief that there is only one God.

What was unique about Buddhism's approach to Social Hierarchy?

It completely rejected the Caste System

Which of the following best explains the evolutionary advantage of opposable thumbs in primates?

They enable tool use and better grip

The term "Prehistory" refers to:

The long period before writing systems emerged

How did the Code of Hammurabi approach legal punishments?

Based entirely on social status

Technological innovations like bronze production indicate:

Advanced metallurgical understanding

What was an aqueduct?

A pipeline or channel built to carry water

What caused the split between sunni and shia?

who should be the leader of islam

How did Muslims treat conquered people?

With religious tolerance, but taxes were imposed

Paul's main contribution to Christianity was spreading it

to the Roman Empire's non-Jews.

What was important about oracle bones?

These bones allowed for communication though writing

What characterizes the Hellenistic Era?

Spread of Greek culture and ideas.

How did the Cult of Osiris impact Egyptian Society

It allowed more people entry into the afterlife

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1
What is a mosaic?
a sculpture of a king
a picture made of small stones or tiles
a colorful painting on a canvas
painted pottery
2
What was the basic political unit of Sumerian civilization?
ziggurats
cuneiform
city-states
monarchs
3
Islam translates to...
Superstition to Mod
Holy Piece of Cod
Submission to God
The People of God
4
This pharaoh is famous for his tomb.
Queen Hatshepsut
Menes
Ramses II
King Tut
5
What makes the Huang-He river "yellow"?
Types of vegetation
Sunlight
Loess (soil)
Rocks in the water
6
What was a key feature of the Indus Valley Civilization’s urban planning?
Houses made entirely of wood
Streets arranged in a grid pattern
Houses made entirely of wood
Cities built without any structure
7
What does democracy mean in Greek?
We the people
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Everybody is in charge.
The rule of the people
8
Which scientific method allows researchers to determine the age of ancient human remains?
DNA sequencing
Geological Stratification
Carbon Dating
Radiocarbon Dating
9
What most directly led to the decline of Native American civilizations?
War
Construction of the Suez Canal
Columbian Exchange
Colonial labor systems
10
What female pharaoh encouraged trade?
Hatshepsut
Ashoka the great
King Tutankhamun
Akhenaten
11
How did gender roles typically function in Paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies?
Men hunted and fished, women gathered food and cared for children
Men and Women had identical roles
There were no distinct Gender roles
Women were exclusively responsible for hunting
12
How did the Vedic people measure their wealth?
in rubies
in cattle
in gold
13
What writing system did the Sumerians develop?
Sanskrit
Cuneiform
Latin
Hieroglyphics
14
Which factor likely contributed to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Environmental changes and river shifts
Invasions by the Hyksos
Famine caused by overpopulation
Invasion by Aryans
15
What pharaoh ruled for 67 years?
King Darius the Great
King Tutankhamun
Julies Ceaser.
King Ramses the Great
16
Nomadic lifestyles during the Paleolithic Age were primarily driven by
Desrie for exploration
Religious practices
Following game animals and ripening food sources
Avoiding predators
17
A surplus of food in early civilizations led to..
an increase in population
a decrease in population
a decrease in agriculture
domestication of plants
18
Early civilizations emerged primarily in river valleys because:
Rivers provided fertile soil through flooding
Rivers had abundant fish populations
Rivers made transportation easier
Rivers were aesthetically pleasing
19
What famous Carthage general attacked Rome with elephants?
Spartacus
Hannibal
Hamilcar
Alexander
20
What building material made Roman infrastructure long lasting and durable?
Concrete
Cement
Steel
Iron
21
What was the primary role of the vizier in Ancient Egypt?
To oversee agricultural production
To act as the chief judge and advisor to the pharaoh
To lead military campaigns
To manage trade relations
22
What event marked the decline of the Minoan civilization?
The eruption of Thera
The Battle of Marathon
The Dorian invasion
The Roman invasion
23
What happened to small farmers during economic decline in Rome
They moved to cities for jobs
They became military leaders
They became wealthy
They expanded their lands
24
HOW did the first humans arrive in America?
Behring Land Bridge
Berting Land Bridge
Uber
Bering Land Bridge
25
What determines your position in the caste system
your deeds in a previous life
Your profession
The caste of your spouse
A test
26
Writing System of Ancient Egypt
English
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
27
What does Monotheistic mean?
There are lots of different types of Gods.
The belief that there is only one God.
They have holidays for for significant events.
To please God you must go to church.
28
What is the Torah?
The Jewish Holy Book
A Way of Life
The Koran
A book written by Assyrians
29
Why was this time period called the Pax Romana?
Rome fought many wars
Rome was peaceful
Rome traded with its neighbors
Emperors ruled Rome
30
What was unique about Buddhism's approach to Social Hierarchy?
It was indifferent to the social structure
It modified the Caste System slightly
It reinforced the Caste System
It completely rejected the Caste System
31
Which of the following best explains the evolutionary advantage of opposable thumbs in primates?
They enhance the range of motion in the shoulder joint
They allow for faster movement
They enable tool use and better grip
They increase arm strength
32
The term "Prehistory" refers to:
Only European human development.
The long period before writing systems emerged
A time period less than 1,000 years long
Period after writing was invented
33
How did the Code of Hammurabi approach legal punishments?
Determined by jury trials
Randomly assigned
Completely equal for all citizens
Based entirely on social status
34
What was the main purpose for Roman roads?
show off wealth
keep slaves busy
move soldiers quickly
use left over concrete from the Colosseum
35
Technological innovations like bronze production indicate:
Limited human creativity
Regression in tool-making
Advanced metallurgical understanding
Exclusively military applications
36
What was an aqueduct?
A pipeline or channel built to carry water
Roman take-away
Form of entertainment that promotes hygiene in Rome
A gift of money or property paid at the time of marriage
37
What caused the split between sunni and shia?
who should control the empire
the size of the empire
money
who should be the leader of islam
38
1. What is believed to be the cause of Alexander the Great’s death?
Died in Battle
Assassinated
Mononucleosis
Malaria
39
What was the Phoenicians' most lasting cultural contribution?
Military conquests
The basis for modern alphabet
Advanced shipbuilding techniques
Maritime trade routes
40
What was the primary occupation of the Phoenicians?
SCRIBES
WEAVERS
SAILORS
FARMERS
41
How did Muslims treat conquered people?
They all ate a feast together
With religious tolerance, but taxes were imposed
They treated conquered people harshly
They kept conquered people separate from Muslim society
42
Name the three main Hindu gods
Shakti, Vishnu, Shiva
Brahma, Devi, Shiva
Krishna, Devi, Vishnu
Brahma, Vishnu, Devi
43
Paul's main contribution to Christianity was spreading it
to the suburbs of Jerusalem.
to the Roman Empire's Jews.
to the Roman Empire's non-Jews.
to Japan.
44
How many times a day are Muslims to pray?
5
4
6
3
45
The application of science and math to develop structures and machines is called
coding
inflation
engineering
architecture
46
What was a key characteristic of family life in traditional Indian soceity?
Joint family living
Nuclear family structure
Individual independence
Minimal family interaction
47
What famous Greek structure was built to honor Athena?
The Acropolis
The Sphinx
The Parthenon
The Colosseum
48
The domestication of plants and animals allowed humans to:
Become more aggressive hunters
Develop Permanent settlements
Eliminate all nomadic lifestyles
Completely stop hunting and gathering
49
What was important about oracle bones?
The bones were used for decoration and for costumes.
These bones allowed for communication though writing
The bones were used for cooking delicious meals.
These bones allowed people and animals to communicate.
50
What characterizes the Hellenistic Era?
Spread of Greek culture and ideas.
Death of Alexander the Great.
Everyone forgot how to write and trade.
Multiple invasions by the Persians.
51
How did the Cult of Osiris impact Egyptian Society
It restricted religious practice
It eliminated social hierarchies
It promoted warfare
It allowed more people entry into the afterlife
52
Australopithecus (Lucy) represents a significant evolutionary milestone because:
They lived exclusively in Europe
They were identical to modern humans
They used more advanced stone tools
They first walked upright with opposable thumbs
53
Roman executives who led the Roman army into battle
Minions
Praetors
Consuls
54
What was the primary survival strategy for Hunter-Gatherers?
Another word that ends with -ility
Mobility
Fertility
Credibility
55
Which group is considered the first advanced civilization in Europe?
Mycenaean
Egypt
Mongol
Minoan
56
Edict of Milan:
Outlawed Christianity under the Emperor Nero
Permitted Christianity in the Babylonian Empire for those who paid taxes
Legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire
57
What was the Roman attitude toward religious practices before Christianity?
Mandatory State religion
Complete intolerance
Relative tolerance
Total supression
58
What architectural features did the Romans especially favor?
Square lintels
Low ceilings
Gothic windows
Arches,domes, and columns
59
Who is considered the "father of Western medicine"?
Marcus Terentius Varro
Hippocrates
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Thucydides
60
What were Confucius' five relationships?
Each person owed respect and obedience to those under them
To live your life in your own way
To pay respect obedience to everyone
Each person owed respect and obedience to those above them
61
What is the ultimate spiritual goal in Buddhism?
Nirvana
Eightfold Path
Moksha
Dharma
62
What three groups were fundamental to early Roman Civilization?
Romans, Carthaginians and Egyptians
Soldiers, Merchants and Nobles
Patricians, Plebians and Slaves
Latins, Greeks and Etruscans
63
What does the term Mesopotamia mean?
Land of Rivers
Fertile Land
Land Between the Rivers
Land of Cities
64
Which prophets does Islam recognize beyond Muhammad?
Jesus
Buddha
All of them
Moses
65
What economic system contributed to poor farmers in Rome losing their land?
Mercantilism
Latifunda
Feudalism
Communal Farming
66
What was the purpose of the agora in Greek city-states?
A temple for religious ceremonies
A theater for plays
A marketplace and gathering spot
A place for military training
67
March 15, 44 BC
woman were given the right to vote
Caesar was killed
enslaved people were freed
Caesar began a civil war
68
The earliest known villages like Jericho and Catalhoyuk suggest the early societies:
Were led y women exclusively
Had no formal leadership structures
Had completely egalitarian structurs (equal rights, etc.)
Developed hierarchal social organizations
69
How did silk become important to Chinese civilization
It was purely decorative
It became a major trade resource connecting China with rest of world
It had no economic signficance
It was used only for religious ceremonies
70
What distinguished Hominids from other creatures
They walked on 2 legs
They Swam
They Had Dogs
They killed for food
71
What best describes the cultural blend that characterized Greco-Roman civilization?
A pure Greek culture
A completely Roman-dominated culture
A mixture of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman traditions
An isolated Mediterranean cultural system
72
The geographic origins of early human species suggest:
Human origins are still completely unknown
Africa was the primary birthplace of human ancestors
Humans originated exclusively in Europe
Humans simultaneously evolved worldwide
73
The Neolithic Revolution is best described as:
A) The end of the last Ice Age.
D) The development of trade routes in the Middle East.
B) The shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture.
C) The beginning of the Iron Age.
74
Animism refers to...
Belief that spirits inhabit all things
Belief in One God
Belief in multiple gods
Belief in Kami
75
What made Cyrus the Great so successful?
He took over Asia Monor and Egypt, forming the largest empire
His ability to command a strong navy
The fact that he did not enslave those he conquered
He enslaved those he conquered, allowing him to build a strong empire
76
The emergence of job specialization in early civilizations indicated:
A decrease in social complexity
The end of tribal structures
A more sophisticated social organization
The elimination of farming
77
What percentage of Greece's land is covered by mountains?
50%
25%
10%
80%
78
What is the goal in Hinduism?
To achieve Nirvana
To get to Heaven
To achieve Moksha
To die in glorious battle
79
Why were Jews initially viewed with suspicion by Roman Authorities?
They paid lower taxes
They were violent rebels
They refused to worship Roman gods
They spoke a different language
80
What was unique about Spartan society's approach to male education?
Only educated nobility
Focused on arts and philosophy
Intense military training from age 7
No formal education
81
What is the historical significance of the Shang Dynasty?
They brought iron technology to China
1st Chinese dynasty supported by archeological evidence
Both of the above
Neither of the above
82
What transportation method was crucial for Silk Road trade?
Ships
Trains
Camels in caravans
Airplanes
83
Why was the Great Wall constructed?
Example of art
War memorial
Keep out warring nations
Symbol of nobility
84
What was Alexander's approach to conquered lands?
Destruction
Integration
Isolation
Neglect
85
slash and burn agriculture
permanent removal of plants to make room for something other than plants
growing plants & fish in same area so that fish waste makes soil fertile
type of farming where livestock roam an established area
cutting and burning down trees to make land more fertile
86
What characteristic described the upper class during Rome's decline?
Self-serving
Militarily engaged
Economically innovative
Highly patriotic
87
How did Emperor Darius organize the Persian Empire?
He appointed a co-emperor to share governing duties.
He gave the Persians the power to elect their own officials
He centralized the government by keeping one capital
He divided the empire into provinces (satrapies)
88
What characterized the Warring States Period in Japan?
Rapid industrialization and trade with Europe
Unified rule under the Tokugawa Shogunate
Constant military conflict and political fragmentation
Peaceful coexistence among daimyos
89
What was a key feature of the Senate's composition in the Roman Republic?
It was primarily made up of military leaders
It was composed of about 300 members from the patrician class
It was a rotating body with no fixed membership
It included only elected officials
90
Writing in early civilizations initially developed:
To document military conquests exclusively
As a form of artistic expression
For entertainment purposes
Primarily for religious and administrative records
91
What was the primary political unit of Ancient Greece?
Country
Kingdom
Empire
City-State
92
How did the annual flooding of the Nile River benefit Egypt?
It made them move
It added phosphates and chemicals to the ground
It created fertile soil
It wiped out the pests
93
What was the significance of the Vedas in early South Asia?
They were sacred texts passed down orally by the Vedic peoples
They were written by Confucius
They were early trade agreements
They were laws written by kings
94
What was the primary economic issue causing Social tension in the Roman Republic?
Lack of international trade
Excessive Military Spending
Overproduction of agricultural goods
The growing gap between Rich and Poor
95
What geographical features protected Egypt?
The Mediterranean Sea and the Zagros Mountains
The Nile River and the surrounding deserts
96
How did the Persian Empire manage its vast territories?
Constant military occupation
Random local governance
Dividing into provinces called satrapies
Through complete centralization
97
What was the purpose of the royal road?
for more efficient trade
all of the above
for more efficient transportation
for more efficient communication
98
What prompted Ashoka to favor Buddhism?
A long, bloody war with the Kalingans.
He carried out his grandfather's wishes.
His focus on trade.
A dream.
99
Cro-Magnon Humans were significant because they:
Lived exclusively in cold climates
Were genetically identical to Neanderthals
Represented a more advanced human species
Never developed complex tools
100
Why are the Yellow and Yangze Rivers so important to China?
Transportation
Transportation, irrigation, and hydroelectric power
Transportation and irrigation

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