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Global I Earliest People and Ancient River Valleys Regents Questions
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1
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
There was a system of mass production
Society was highly industrialized.
The population tended to be small.
The concept of private property was important.
2
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?
encomienda
manorialism
caste
apartheid
3
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because
alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
new inventions led to overseas exploration
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agricultural
factories began to use assembly-line techniques
4
One way in which Sumerians, Egyptians, and Mayas are similar is that they developed
irrigation systems
iron weapons
wheeled vehicles
block printing systems
5
The illustration shows the relationship between individuals in society according to ideas of
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Mohammed
6
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
7
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
Prayer
Reincarnation
Filial Piety
Nirvana
8
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic.
Populations declined.
New sources of energy became available.
Food supplies became more reliable.
9
A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the
establishment of democratic government in Egypt
decline of agriculture as an important occupation in Egypt
establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other places
conquest and settlement of Western Europe by Egypt
10
Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Asia
Africa
Europe
11
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the Gods.
The soul could be reincarnated
People should pray five times a day
Everyone should have the same social status.
12
In which region did China’s earliest civilizations develop?
Tibetan Plateau
Gobi Desert
Yellow River Valley
Himalayan Mountains
13
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
economic dependence
the Mandate of Heaven
cultural diffusion
civil service system
14
Based on the illustration, which statement about the society of ancient Egypt is accurate?
Social mobility was unrestricted.
The women had equal status to the men.
Soldiers outnumbered farmers.
The social structure was hierarchical
15
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
Favorable geography
Religious differences
Universal education
Political harmony
16
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
the existence of large armies
a plentiful supply of water and fertile land
the formation of democratic governments
17
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Jainism
Judaism
Daoism
Shinto
18
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
growth of ironmaking tool technology
migration of early peoples to the Americas
decline of large empires
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
19
Which title best completes this diagram?
Elements of a CivilizationHuman
Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
Life 50,000 Years Ago
Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
20
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed
written forms of communication
nomadic lifestyles
democratic governments
monotheistic belief systems
21
Historically, the Huang He has also been known as the “River of Sorrows” because
cataracts have made transportation impossible
burials have taken place at the sacred waters
floods have destroyed crops and villages
frozen ports have made trade difficult
22
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
river valley civilizations
overseas trade routes
burial sites of ancient rulers
early belief systems
23
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa
all the continents were settled at about the same time
farming developed before hunting and gathering societies
the wheel was used by all ancient societies
24
The Egyptians used hieroglyphics in the same way as the Sumerians used
calligraphy
letters
cuneiform
ideographs
25
Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on
a willingness to accept Christianity
a desire for wealth
a written tradition
an appreciation of the forces of nature
26
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with climatic diversity
valleys near rivers
areas with abundant mineral resources
mountainous areas
27
Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?
division of labor
domestication of plants and animals
complex civilizations
surplus of food
28
Both ancient Romans and ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
imperialism
ethnocentrism
materialism
cultural diffusion
29
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to
return the power of the emperors
establish peace and harmony
promote individual artistic creativity
provide the basis for democratic government
30
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Mesopotamia
Horn of Africa
Sinai Peninsula
Cape of Good Hope
31
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
a classless society
owning land
respect for authority
religious beliefs
32
The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of civilization" because they
developed the first carts with wheels
introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa
traded and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region
established colonies throughout northern Europe
33
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
34
Discovery of arranged streets and a system of pipes in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro suggest
subsistence based economies
Organized governments
polytheistic beliefs
rigid social classes
35
Based on this map, in which region was the Middle Kingdom of Assyria located?
western Europe
southern Africa
southwest Asia
South America
