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1
What is the primary goal of Confucianism
gain salvation
separate society
achieve a higher spiritual state
restore social order through proper behavior
2
Who is at the bottom of Early Ancient India caste system?
Brahmin
skilled workers
Priest
Untouchables
3
A family maintaining power for several generations is?
caste system
empire
dynasty
stratified society
4
Which Geographic factor started the Neolithic Revolution?
natural disasters led to a period of migration
Spread of disease
Changing sea levels
climate change led to longer growing season for farming
5
Which historical artifact would Not be evidence of a civilization?
a fishhook made of bone
metal coin
woven silk
clay tablet with writing
6
Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?
irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in desert
religious leaders
kept invaders from entering in the North
provided a source of fish and wildlife
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Which Civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform?
Sumerian
Egyptians
Indus River Valley
Zhou Dynasty
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Which are part of Ancient Egyptian achievements
first to have cuneiform and a stylus
first to use geometry, use stone columns, solar calendar
first to develop a technique to create bronze
Invented the wheel and steel plow
9
What is the lasting impact of Hammurabi's Code have on law?
laws needed to be interpreted by a judge
laws created a representative group
laws no longer suggested punishment
laws were made more consistent and predictable
10
Societies in early civilizations are characterized by all of the following except
first organized government
first major religions
first use tools
first systems of writing
11
Which civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?
the early Egyptians
Early Indus River Valley Civilization
shang Dynasty of China
The early Mesopotamians
12
How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
both began in the same modern day country
both were founded by Siddhartha Gautama
both were founded at the same time
both were founded by Confuicuis
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Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
the pharaoh is consider a god-king
the government has a representative legislature
leadership passes from father to son
wealthy elite
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Why did the early Indus River Valley settlements change location?
communities were to small
The Indus River occasionally changed course
earthquakes
Aryan invaders
