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Who are the ten lost tribes?
Sumerians
The Sea Peoples
Tribes of Israel that were scattered by Assyrians
The founders of the Gupta dynasty
2
According to Hindu beliefs, your position in the caste system is determined by
a test you take when you are 15.
your deeds in a previous life.
the caste system of your husband or wife.
your chosen profession.
3
Which two ancient civilizations traded among them?
China and Mesoamerica
India and Mesoamerica
Mesoamerica and Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia and India
4
The area where the first civilization appeared was called _____, or "between rivers".
Greece
Mediterranean
Mesopotamia
Prehistoria
5
What is the holiest river in India?
Ganges
Indus
Tirgris
Nile
6
After Solomons death, how many kingdoms does Israel get broken into?
3
4
2
1
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Who is the top of the Caste system?
Untouchables
Brahmin
Merchants
Warrior/Ruler
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How many tribes of Israel were there?
10
15
7
12
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Dynasty means
a family of rulers
a monarchy
a defined social structure
an democratic form of government
10
A basic tenet of Hinduism is the belief that
the founder of Hinduism is Vishna.
devas cannot be portrayed in art.
everything in the world is an aspect of Brahman.
it is impossible to achieve moksha.
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A group of people that moved into the Indus Valley are known as
Aryans
Hykos
Hittites
Babylonias
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Bing one witht he universe and escaping reincarnation
Brahman
Karma
Nirvana
Sudras
13
Hammurabi created the first _________.
religion
written laws
writing
pyramid
14
Historians do not use the Bible as a historical text
True
False
15
Which empire was founded on terrorizing its subjects?
Babylon
Assyrians
Chinese
Chaldeans
16
The Epic of Gilgamesh is originally from
Egypt
Mesomaerica
Mesopotamia
Indus
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The main religion of the Persian Empire was...
Hindu
Christianity
Confucian
Zoroastrianism
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Elite Persian Soldiers
Spartans
Immortals
Zealots
Seals
19
What river is labeled on this map?
Nile
Huang He
Tigris
Indus
20
The hanging gardens of Babylon were created to ...
Fake News
As a burial site for the Persian King
Please the Babylonian Kings Wife
Please the Persian Kings Wife
21
Brahman, Shiva, Vishnu Which of these would be the BEST title of this list?
Classes in the Varna System
Major Indian Rulers
Buddhist Beliefs
Major Hindu Gods
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Who is not even part of the caste system?
Brahmin
Untouchables
Sudra
Warriors
23
Ziggurats were built in
Mesopotamia
Mesoamerica
Egypt
India
24
The worlds first empire was the
Akadians
Egyptians
Hittites
Indians
25
The first writing system was developed by
Phoenicians
Egyptians
Mayas
Summerians
26
Phoenicians are known for developing
iron weapons
wheel
chariots
the alphabet
27
What tribe of Israel do the Jews descend from?
Judah
Ruben
Benjamin
Joseph
28
This is the name of the ancient language of the Sumerians
Heiroglyphics
Sanskrit
Cuniform
Latin
29
Which is the correct order of the caste system from top to bottom?
Brahmin, Warriors, Merchants, Sudras, Untouchables
Brahmin, Sudras, Merchants, Warriors, Untouchables
Warrior, Brahmin, Untouchables, Sudras, Merchants
Warriors, Brahmin, Untouchables, Sudras, Merchants
30
The concept of karma is best described as
the relationship between Rama and Sita.
being reborn into another life.
the continuous pattern of life and death.
the sum effect of one's actions during life.
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This is not a geographic feature that impacts India
Artic
Mountains
Rivers
Desert
32
In Hinduism, how are cows percieved?
As gods
Nothing but work animals
As sacred mothers
As very tasty
33
Who introduced the Caste system into India?
Egyptians
Summerians
Developed in India
Aryans
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What is an example of dharma?
Church
Reincarnation
Yoga
35
Ancient Sumerians developed the first known form of writing, which was called ____.
cunieform
sanskrit
demotic
hieroglyphics
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Which of the following is NOT one of the major ancient river civilizations?
Egypt
Sumer
Greece
Babylon
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cuneiform, ziggurats, Code of Hammurabi All of these are MOST related to which civilization?
Mesopotamia
Indus
Huang He
Egypt
38
The main citis of the Indus Valley civilization are
Summer and Akkad
Nubia and Hykos
Teotepec and Tikal
Harrapa and Mohenjo Daro
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Which civilization flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Indus
China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
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Oldest city int he world
Rome
Jerhico
New York
New Delhi
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· Created thousands of years ago· Consists of thousands of gods. Describe what major religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
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The Code of Hammurabi belongs to which of the following categories?
Economy
Social Structure
Interaction
Politics
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Who was the greatest king of ancient Israel?
Solomon
Judah
Benjamin
Saul
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Who is the founder of Judaism?
Jesus
Shiva
Moses
Abraham
