One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ziggurat. What are ziggurats?

large temples built like pyramids

How did the Nile River influence the relationship between the Egyptian and Nubian civilizations?

River made trade between the 2 easier, leading to economic growth for both.

How did this trade network affect the civilizations who were involved in it?

it provided them access to resources not available in their environments.

How was China's development affected by its location, which is surrounded by water, desert, and mountains?

geography protected from attack, allowing unique culture to survive.

How did the Code of Hammurabi impact ancient Babylonian society?

by establishing punishments for crimes and limiting arbitrary justice

How did the ancient Mesopotamian and ancient Egyptian views of gods compare to one another?

Mesopotamian feared gods & sacrificed / Egyptians believed gods would help

How did the resurgence of Hinduism during the period of Gupta rule affect Indian society?

It led to the strengthening of the caste system.

What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?

They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.

How does this painting from 4th Century BCE reflect the Confucian teaching of filial piety?

illustrates the importance of honoring and caring for elder family members.

What religious policy was enacted by Ashoka the Great during his reign over the Maurya Empire?

the promotion of the teachings of the Buddha

What is the central principle of monotheism?

belief in a single, all-powerful deity

In what way were the ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Huang He, and Harappan civilizations similar?

Each developed a system of irrigation.

What contributed MOST to the ability of Buddhism to spread throughout China?

Chinese engineers built an extensive network of roads.

What conclusion can be drawn based on this map?

The Silk Road increased cultural diffusion between Asia and Europe.

Based on the diagram, what conclusion can be drawn about ancient Egypt?

The social structure of ancient Egypt was based on occupation.

Why did early Indian civilizations settle near the Indus River?

The river provided easy access to both food and water.

What was a focus of leaders who were highly influenced by Confucianism, such as those of the Han dynasty in China?

creating a just and peaceful society

In Han China, what did citizens have to do to qualify for a job with the government?

pass an exam to test their qualifications

Chandragupta united India and began the Maurya Empire. How did he keep India united?

by having a strong military and a strong government

Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?

script known as cuneiform, which involved making marks on clay tablets.

What was an accomplishment made under the Gupta Empire?

the development of the decimal system

Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?

to provide tombs for the bodies of the pharaohs

What is the historical significance of this region?

location of Mesopotamia, where the world's first empire was established.

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Unit 1 Test Review: Ancient River Valley Civilizations & Empires

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1
One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ziggurat. What are ziggurats?
fortresses used to house soldiers
protective walls surrounding cities
stone storehouses for surplus grain
large temples built like pyramids
2
How did the Nile River influence the relationship between the Egyptian and Nubian civilizations?
strong rapids of river led the civilizations to live in complete isolation
Nubia dammed the river to create better farmland, hurting the Egyptians
Both developed a religion based on the river's yearly flooding.
River made trade between the 2 easier, leading to economic growth for both.
3
How did this trade network affect the civilizations who were involved in it?
It contributed to the rapid decline of their economies.
it provided them access to resources not available in their environments.
It led the leaders of their governments to establish isolationist policies.
It helped to protect them from the spread of disease.
4
How was China's development affected by its location, which is surrounded by water, desert, and mountains?
plentiful natural resources, allowed it to rapidly expand across all Asia.
cut off from all trade routes, allowing its unique culture to survive
geography protected from attack, allowing unique culture to survive.
shielded from floods that plagued area, allowing it to expand across Asia
5
How did the Code of Hammurabi impact ancient Babylonian society?
by reducing the influence of religion in politics and society
by extending to citizens the right to participate in government
by ensuring that all citizens were treated equally under the law
by establishing punishments for crimes and limiting arbitrary justice
6
How did the ancient Mesopotamian and ancient Egyptian views of gods compare to one another?
Egyptians feared gods & sacrificed / Mesopotamian believed gods would help
Both believed they could rely on their gods to help them prosper
Mesopotamian feared gods & sacrificed / Egyptians believed gods would help
Both feared their gods and offered them sacrifices to earn their favor.
7
What important architectural achievement did Shi Huangdi order built?
the Grand Canal
the Taj Mahal
the Great Wall
the Silk Road
8
How did the resurgence of Hinduism during the period of Gupta rule affect Indian society?
It led to the strengthening of the caste system.
it led to a more free and equal society.
It led to a decline in trade with other civilizations.
It led to the decentralization of authority.
9
What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?
They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.
They believe that their souls ascend to nirvana.
They believe that their souls die with their bodies.
They believe that their souls will live on in a paradise.
10
How does this painting from 4th Century BCE reflect the Confucian teaching of filial piety?
It illustrates that the people had a say in government decisions.
illustrates that individual freedoms were valued more than family loyalty.
illustrates the importance of separating government from religion
illustrates the importance of honoring and caring for elder family members.
11
Who controlled the region shaded on the map in the third century BCE?
the Zhou Empire
the Indus River Valley civilization
the Huang He River Valley civilization
the Mauryan Empire
12
What religious policy was enacted by Ashoka the Great during his reign over the Maurya Empire?
the promotion of the teachings of the Buddha
the forced conversion of the population to Hinduism
the outlawing of non-Christian religious practices
the adoption of laws based on Islamic teachings
13
Which natural boundary shielded the Indus and Ganges Valleys from invaders to the north?
the Sahara Desert
the Himalayan Mountains
the Asian Steppe
the Pacific Ocean
14
What is the central principle of monotheism?
eliminating attachments to worldly things
belief in a single, all-powerful deity
the worship of multiple deities
rebirth of the soul in a new body
15
What does this graphic organizer represent?
the Agricultural Revolution
the Mandate of Heaven
the Eightfold Path
the Great Schism
16
In what way were the ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Huang He, and Harappan civilizations similar?
Each developed a system of irrigation.
Each adopted a monotheistic religion.
Each created a hieroglyphic writing form.
Each prospered as a nomadic civilization.
17
What trade route did the Han dynasty emperors help develop to improve overland trade?
the Amber Road
the Northwest Passage
the Silk Road
the Middle Passage
18
Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
19
What contributed MOST to the ability of Buddhism to spread throughout China?
Chinese engineers built an extensive network of roads.
China had an efficient, bureaucratic government.
China had large, densely populated cities.
Chinese inventors developed moveable type.
20
What conclusion can be drawn based on this map?
The Silk Road increased the Catholic Church's control over Asia and Europe.
The Silk Road increased cultural diffusion between Asia and Europe.
The Roman Empire built the Silk Road to connect all cities in the empire.
The Mongolian Empire built the Silk Road to defend against invasion.
21
Based on the diagram, what conclusion can be drawn about ancient Egypt?
Religion was not very important in ancient Egypt.
Social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt.
The social structure of ancient Egypt was based on occupation.
Women and men in ancient Egypt had equal social status.
22
Why did early Indian civilizations settle near the Indus River?
Grain mills and other technologies were powered by the river.
Early Indian religions centered on the worship of rivers.
The wide river provided protection from other civilizations.
The river provided easy access to both food and water.
23
What was a focus of leaders who were highly influenced by Confucianism, such as those of the Han dynasty in China?
creating a just and peaceful society
gaining wealth and power
limiting the rights of citizens
expanding through force and violence
24
In Han China, what did citizens have to do to qualify for a job with the government?
become a member of the royal court
pass an exam to test their qualifications
have parents who were citizens of China
serve in the military during a war
25
What topic did Derrius take notes on?
the effects of Islam in India
the Golden Age of India
the Silk Road's effects in India
the fall of the Indian Empire
26
Chandragupta united India and began the Maurya Empire. How did he keep India united?
by forcing the people to follow Buddhism
by promoting tolerance of others
by following the Eightfold Path
by having a strong military and a strong government
27
Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?
script known as cuneiform, which involved making marks on clay tablets.
created the Phoenician alphabet, pictures that stood for individual sounds.
system of hieroglyphics, pictures to represent objects, ideas, & sounds.
cave paintings, led to development of system of symbols for words.
28
What was an accomplishment made under the Gupta Empire?
the founding of a democratic government
the defeat of the Roman Empire
the development of the decimal system
the creation of the Silk Road
29
Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?
to protect stored grain from the weather
to provide tombs for the bodies of the pharaohs
to create places where people could worship
to display paintings and other works of art
30
What is the historical significance of this region?
location of Mesopotamia, the oldest known democracy was established.
location of Greece, where the world's first empire was established.
location of ancient Greece, the oldest known democracy was established.
location of Mesopotamia, where the world's first empire was established.

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