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