9th Grade Global History Fall semester review

Question 1

The technology of papermaking traveled from China to Baghdad along the

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Silk Roads

Question 2

Knowing the latitude of a location would be most helpful in determining

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temperature

Question 3

Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and nirvana?

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Buddhism

Question 4

Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?

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domestication of plants and animals

Question 5

The concept of zero, the expansion of caste system, and creation of a decimal system are from

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Gupta Empire

Question 6

The term monsoon can be defined as

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seasonal winds

Question 7

Believers in Hinduism are expected to

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fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

Question 8

Which belief system requires fasting during Ramadan, praying five times a day, and a pilgrimage

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Islam

Question 9

The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because

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alternatives to hunting and gathering developed

Question 10

What does a topographic map show?

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physical features

Question 11

China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy bc they

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developed extensive trade networks

Question 12

Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states?

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mountainous terrain

Question 13

Which social scientist directly engages in these activities?

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archaeologist

Question 14

Which factor contributed to the fall of the Han dynasty and the fall of the Roman Empire?

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invasions by nomadic peoples from Central Asia

Question 15

The Thar Desert, Ganges River, and Deccan Plateau are all geographic features of

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India

Question 16

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because

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permanent settlements developed in river valleys

Question 17

Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

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Mesopotamia

Question 18

Which statement about China is a fact rather than opinion?

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The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China

Question 19

Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?

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capital cities

Question 20

The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the

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exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East

Question 21

In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on

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military service

Question 22

Filial piety and the five relationships are most often associated with

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Confucianism

Question 23

Hammurabi's Code, the Ten Commandments, and 12 Tables were all significant bc they established

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rules of behavior

Question 24

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

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Characteristics of Civilizations

Question 25

The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that

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harsh laws are needed to control society

Question 26

Which document contains these statements?

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Code of Hammurabi

Question 27

The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome are examples of

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written laws

Question 28

Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?

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Water plays an important role in these belief systems

Question 29

The Indus and Huang He (Yellow) rivers are both closely associated with

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cradles of early civilization

Question 30

Based on the info shown on this map, in which region was the Middle Kingdom of Assyria located?

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southwest Asia

Question 31

Which title best completes this diagram?

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Elements of a Civilization

Question 32

Which examples best represents a primary source?

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film footage taken during the liberation of Nazi camps

Question 33

Which geographic feature has helped isolate China?

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Himalaya Mountains

Question 34

One reason the Tigris-Euphrates, Indus, Nile and Yellow river valleys became centers of civ is

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the means for irrigation and transportation

Question 35

The Middle Kingdom of Assyria was located in an area also known as the

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Fertile Crescent

Question 36

The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terracotta soldiers is the

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Qin dynasty

Question 37

Which social scientist analyzes the relationship b/t the supply of & demand for goods & service

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an economist

Question 38

Which philosophy is most associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?

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Confucianism

Question 39

A geographic similarity between Italy and India is that both of these countries are located

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on peninsulas

Question 40

Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?

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Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture

Question 41

Which religion or belief system is most closely associated with the social class system

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Hinduism

Question 42

Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?

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cultural diffusion

Question 43

One way in which the ancient city states of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that

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promoted art and literature

Question 44

Which geographic feature did the earliest civilizations in Egypt, India & China have in common?

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rivers that increased the fertility of the land by flooding

Question 45

The Phoenicians are often referred to as the 'carriers of civilization' because they

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traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean

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Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

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caste

Question 47

These achievements refer to contributions of the

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Gupta Empire

Question 48

An economist is a social scientist who focuses on the study of the

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production and exchange of goods and services

Question 49

Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in

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an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

9th Grade Global History Fall semester review

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9th Grade Global History Fall semester review

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