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World History Units 1 & 2 Review Questions
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1
Which of the following is the best definition of the term prehistory?
the period of time before the domestication of the dog and goat
that period of time before humans conducted trade
that period of time before humans created artifacts
that period of time before humans maintained a written record
2
Hinduism and Buddhism were similar in all of the following aspects, EXCEPT
Belief of reincarnation
Adherence to the caste system
Development of sacred religions
Place of Origin
3
Which of the following is classified as part of the five pillars of Islam?
Fasting during Ramadan
Confession of Faith
Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
All of the above
4
This philosophy stressed harsh punishments for wrongdoing.
Rule of Law
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
5
What key point gave the Paleolithic Age its name?
Creation of an alphabet that would lead to formal language
Prevalence of cave painting throughout the world
Rise of early agricultural systems
Use of stone tools
6
The years 201-300 are often referred to as the
2nd century BC/BCE
2nd century AD/CE
3rd century BC/BCE
3rd century AD/CE
7
All of the following are Primary Sources EXCEPT:
Autobiography
Photographs
Presidential Speeches
Textbook
8
Which is the proper order for the development of the world's five major religions?
Judaism--Hinduism--Christianity--Islam--Buddhism
Hinduism--Buddhism--Christianity--Islam--Judaism
Christianity--Buddhism--Judaism--Islam--Hinduism
Hinduism--Judaism--Buddhism--Christianity--Islam
9
According to Hinduism, who is the Supreme God?
Dalai Lama
Yahweh
Brahman
Allah
10
The years 2000-1901 are often referred to as the
19th century AD/CE
20th century BC/BCE
20th century AD/CE
19th century BC/BCE
11
What is the defining trait that scientists look for when using the label hominid?
Large brain size
Tool Making
Upright walking
Clan formation
12
The first humans living during the Paleolithic Age followed an economic / survival system known as?
Hunters- gatherers
Farmers or raiders
Farmers or merchants
Specialized workers
13
Daoism/Taoism:
Presents a detailed set of formal rules to guide society
Was developed primarily to guide statesmen
Originated in Japan and spread to China through trade
Stresses a closeness to the natural world and promoted scientific discovery
14
Fossil remains of the EARLIEST direct human ancestors, Australopithecus and Homo habilis, have been found only in
Asia
Australia
Africa
Western Europe
15
To better understand the prehistory of humans, we must rely heavily upon:
Oral histories
Archaeological evidence
Mythology
Religious teachings
16
Hinduism does not allow anyone to move within the caste system EXCEPT: *
If you work for the King
If you work to have a job in another Varna
If you have good karma reincarnating you into a new Varna
If you follow the teachings of Buddha
17
Which of the following statements is TRUE of the language of the Indus River Valley civilization?
It is just like the English language
It is very easy for us to understand
Historians cannot decipher (understand) the langauge
It is the same as what was spoken in China
18
All of the following are Secondary Sources EXCEPT:
Historians teaching the Renaissance
The Constitution
History books
Biographies
19
This religion was created out of the creator's disgust for the Hindu Caste System and is non-theistic.
Buddhism
Daoism
Hinduism
Judaism
20
Seasonal winds called ______ dominate India's climate and affect crops.
Tsunamis
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Monsoons
21
Which region witnessed the earliest urban settlement (Mesopotamia spot!)?
The Indus plain
Fertile Crescent
Sub-Saharan Africa
Mesoamerica
22
A common practice of the Ancient World was Polytheism which means…
Believing in polynomials
Believing in the Enlightenment
Believing in multiple Gods
Believing in one God