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World History Unit 1
World History Unit 1
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1
The ruins of _______________ give us a look at Sumerian religion and architecture.
Fortifications
Palaces
Pyramids
Ziggurats
2
Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics are similar because they both used pictures
True
False
3
Mesopotamia (the land between 2 rivers) is located in the area known as
Rivers End
Down Under
All of the above
Fertile Cresent
4
Cultural Diffusion is defined as
when Christopher Columbus sailed to the Americas
none of the above
spread of Christianity
exchange of ideas and goods between people
5
The religion of the Hebrews was unique in what way?
It believed in Gods of nature (sun god, earth goddess)
It portrayed its god as human.
It demanded infant sacrifice.
It believed in monotheism.
6
What did the Indus Valley Civilization have that others did not?
Isolation from other civilizations
Located next to water
Government centered on God like Kings
City planning and plumping systems
7
Pharaohs were
shared their power with others
voice of the people
part of the Chinese civilization
absolute god like rulers
8
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 traits of a civilization?
Advanced technology
Advanced cities
belief in one god
specialized workers
9
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
Contained the framework for a communist government
Provided a basis for behavior in society
Established a basic structure for military rule
Stressed the importance of the individual
10
The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible are known as
The Qur'an
The Torah
The Eightfold Path
The Old Testament
11
The Dynastic Cycle was used with what River Valley Civilization?
Mesopotamia
Indus
China
Indus
12
Which Ancient civilization is still a mystery because we can not translate their writing?
Egypt
Indus
Chinese
Mesopotatmia
13
What do Hammurabi's Code and the 10 Commandments have in common?
Economic Systems
Democratic Government
Official religions
rules for behavior
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1. The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
Treated citizens and slaves equally
Recorded existing laws for all to see
Ended all physical punishment
Rejected the principle of filial piety
15
The one item that the Yellow River Civilization in China traded that was highly valued was Gold.
True
False
16
Ancient civilizations grew in desert areas because of the dry soil.
True
False
17
Archaeologists discover hieroglyphics, a well-preserved mummy, and gold jewelry. The site was most likely
Ancient Hebrew ruins
An early Kushite temple
An Egyptian Pharaoh’s tomb
Tomb of an Ancient Chinese ruler
18
Judaism and Zoroastrianism are monotheistic religions
True
False
19
What was the first civilization to develop in the Middle East?
Egypt
American
Sumer
Persian
20
Who is considered the father of the Jewish people?
Solomon
David
Abraham
Moses
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How did the mandate of heaven impact the government in China?
gave power to the religious leaders
the ruling dynasty spoke directly to God in heaven
all ruling families got along
allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of the declining dynasty
