Code of Hammurabi: which class of people in the ancient Middle East was more likely to face capital punishment

lower class - slaves, women, and manual laborers

Judaism differed from other religions of the time in that it

Was monotheistic whereas other religions were polytheistic

The Code of Hammurabi was a major achievement for which of the following reason?

It was the first major collection of laws

The Mesopotamians, Indus River Valley, Chinese , and the Egyptians were similar how?

Development extensive writing systems

Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?

Believing that multiple forces control earth

One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are similar is that these religious books

Provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers

Which statement about the Code of Hammurabi is true?

They show that punishments were harsh and administered swiftly

What characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along rivers have in common?

Access to a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural water

Early humans living during the Paleolithic Age most likely

Lived in small groups and moved to new areas as food became scarce

Why did the Qin Dynasty construct the Great Wall?

to protect China from the nomadic invaders to the north

The Indian caste system

Was extremely complex and structured - person could never change caste

In addition to gaining union with the oneness of the universe, what do you achieve by reaching nirvana and moksha?

Release from Samsara (the cycle of rebirth)

Which of the following is NOT correct about the pyramids?

They were constructed during the Middle Kingdom.

From the time of early civilizations, people in India depended on monsoons to

Bring precipitation to effectively harvest crops

A major reason for the long duration of ancient Egyptian civilization was

The isolation created by natural geography

Which of these faiths/philosophies were developed in the ancient Middle East?

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity

How are the three monotheistic religions related?

All three trace their religious history to Abraham

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1
Code of Hammurabi: which class of people in the ancient Middle East was more likely to face capital punishment
upper class - priests, men, and political leaders
lower class - slaves, women, and manual laborers
2
Judaism differed from other religions of the time in that it
Was monotheistic whereas other religions were polytheistic
Was polytheistic whereas other religions were monotheistic
First religion to set down laws which people were to live their daily lives
Had no sacred texts or books
3
Based on the present theory, what is the last continental area to which people moved?
South America
Africa
Asia
Europe
4
The Code of Hammurabi was a major achievement for which of the following reason?
It was the first major collection of laws
It treated men and women as equals
It rejected the principle of an “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”
It ended capital punishment
5
The Mesopotamians, Indus River Valley, Chinese , and the Egyptians were similar how?
Established monotheistic religions
Encouraged democratic participation in government
Development extensive writing systems
Emphasized equality in education
6
Why did civilization begin in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
the land was fertile and grew things easily
transportation of people and goods was made easier by the rivers
all of these
there was a wide range of crop and animal life in this area
7
This movement of people around the earth happened in which time period?
Iron Age
Bronze Age
Neolithic Age
Paleolithic Age
8
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
Accepting the tenets of the Eightfold Path
Believing that multiple forces control earth
Praying in a synagogue
Reading the Koran
9
One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are similar is that these religious books
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
Support political rebellions to overthrow existing governments
Provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers
Deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe
10
Which statement about the Code of Hammurabi is true?
These laws show that there is no class status in ancient Middle Eastthe
They are the basis for constitutions throughout the world today
They show that punishments were harsh and administered swiftly
It was a simple law code with only a few criminal and civil laws
11
What characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along rivers have in common?
Access to a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural water
Urban communities were built using iron and steel tools
Each society’s religious beliefs were based on monotheism
The form of government in each community was based on male suffrage
12
Why did ancient China develop in isolation?
Chinese Confucius beliefs discouraged trade between ancient civilizations.
The red sea created a natural barrier from Mesopotamian civilizations.
Dynastic leadership in ancient China refused to travel outside the region.
China has natural barriers
13
Early humans living during the Paleolithic Age most likely
Lived in small groups and moved to new areas as food became scarce
Settled in permanent villages for common defense
Worshipped one common god
Were uninterested in art or music
14
The Neolithic Revolution refers to a time when early humans
Began to organize governments
Migrated from Africa
Developed agriculture
Mastered fire
15
Which of the following was a characteristic of early nomadic paleolithic communities?
The division of labor and the development of specialized skills
Development earliest governments responsible for food and safety
The domestication of animals
Equal status for men and women
16
What would you expect to find if you worked your way inside an Egyptian pyramid?
all of these
gold
mummies
hieroglyphics
17
A pyramid like building found in the area of Mesopotamia is known as a:
cuneiform
satrap
temple
Ziggurat
18
Why did the Qin Dynasty construct the Great Wall?
to provide Chinese people with jobs during the economic recession
to protect China from the nomadic invaders to the north
to stop the flow of goods from Mongolia into China
to create a symbol of Chinese power throughout Asia
19
The Indian caste system
Differed little from other systems of inequality in the ancient world
Closely resembled the Greco-Roman class structure
Was extremely complex and structured - person could never change caste
Had little basis in Hindu religious writings
20
In addition to gaining union with the oneness of the universe, what do you achieve by reaching nirvana and moksha?
Release from Samsara (the cycle of rebirth)
Sorrow, pain, and suffering
Long life
Power of the people
21
Which of the following is NOT correct about the pyramids?
Pyramids were filled with boats, food, weapons, and games.
They were symbols of royal power.
They were constructed during the Middle Kingdom.
They were tombs for the pharaohs.
22
From the time of early civilizations, people in India depended on monsoons to
Bring precipitation to effectively harvest crops
Provide energy to power machinery
Destroy pests that threatened their crops
Provide warm water to properly heat their homes
23
A major reason for the long duration of ancient Egyptian civilization was
The isolation created by natural geography
The unity provided by the Nile River
The wealth and power of Egypt’s rulers
The creation of the pyramids
24
Which of these faiths/philosophies were developed in the ancient Middle East?
Islam, Daoism, and Buddhism
Christianity, Buddhism, and Taoism
Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
25
How are the three monotheistic religions related?
All three trace their religious history to Abraham
All three have connections to the beginning of Mesopotamian life
All three believe in the same prophet
All three believe in the same after life

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