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FL Ancient World History Review 1
FL Ancient World History Review 1
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Questions based on History Alive! The Ancient World.
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1
How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at that time?
rules for how to act
belief in one God
more elegant temples
famous leader-heroes
2
In what important way did Ashoka (Mauryan Empire) spread Buddhist teachings?
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He had peasants taught how to read and write
He made speeches in many places around the empire
He required conquered people to convert
3
How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals
People's caste determines which deities they worship
People in different castes work different kinds of jobs
People are in a caste because of how they lived past lives
4
Why are the social classes of Egypt described by a pyramid?
many structures were shaped like pyramids
most people were lower class. Few people were upper class.
the pharaoh said it had to be
the triangle represented the three seasons of the Nile
5
Which of Ashoka's (Mauryan Empire) actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
treating his servants well
allowing slavery
putting criminals to death
keeping a strong army
6
How did people in the paleolithic age get their food?
trading over land and sea
herding goats and cattle
hunting and gathering
planting and harvesting
7
Which of the following led to the Gupta Empire achieving a Golden Age?
their ruling strategy
all of the above
peaceful times
the empire's stability
8
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?
by skill
by wealth
by education
by birth
9
How was the government of the Gupta Empire different from that of the Mauryan Empire?
It was governed with harsh laws
It gave local areas a lot of independence
It got rid of the caste system
It was made up of five kingdoms
10
The ancient river valley civilizations believed in
atheism
monotheism
ditheism
polytheism
11
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is MOST similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
dharma
castes
karma
deities
12
Why was the fertile crescent the site of many early settlements?
The forest was full of animals
The caves were warm and deep
The hills were rich in gold
The soil was good for crops
13
Which of these beliefs do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
many Gods
caste system
many lifetimes
ritual bathing
14
The Sumerians were able to record the exchange of goods because
They had a stable food supply
They invented a system of writing
They had coins
They had chariots
15
Which of the following is one of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
study leads to wisdom
joy is achieved by praying
suffering is caused by desires
only death can end cravings
16
Besides the pharaoh, who were the most powerful groups in Egypt?
priests and scribes
scribes and government officials
government officials & priests
scribes and artisans
17
The 7 characteristics of a civ. are religion, social structure, government, arts, tech &
language and military
medicine and architecture
armies and places of worship
stable food supply and writing
18
Why did people in the Neolithic Age live in larger groups, compared with earlier times?
They made special goods like baskets and pottery
They found ways to get along with others
They could grow enough food to support more people
They needed more people for hunting and gathering
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What change began the Neolithic Age?
hunting
farming
building
trading
20
For what is Hammurabi best remembered?
a code of laws
a style of battle
a hanging garden
a system of canals
21
Which Sumerian belief about the king helped strengthen the social order?
He wanted everyone to be happy
He cared most about the poor
He consulted with wise advisers
He was chosen by the gods
