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