an individual's moral and religious duties

Buddhism appealed to many people in China because

promised that devotion would end suffering + bring happenis

Which statement is the main reason the establishment of governments in early river valley civli

a way to solve problems for the mutual benefit of a village.

What might an archaeologist learn from a pile sharpened stones mixed with cracked animal bones

how the hominids prepared the animals for cooking

It is clear that religion influenced Gupta learning and the arts because

their literature and art often featured gods and godesses

What happened to the Maya after their Classic Period?

They continued to exist in remote locations.

The most likely reason Neolithic peoples formed governments was because they needed to

organize large public works projects.

Why would Old Stone Age humans bury the dead with tools and weapons?

belief in an afterlife that was similar to ther current life

What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence?

Its philosophy of ensuring social order and good government.

When interpreting the evidence they find about ancient cultures, historians must not

let their experiences or opinions influence their thinking.

Why is Hammurabi's Code a great Babylonian achievement?

It established laws that created peace and stability.

How did Egypt grow strong during the New Kingdom?

powerful and capable pharaohs increased trade period of pce

How do you think the domestication of wild animals and plants is tied to the development civil.

changed huntergathrer society to settling farming villages

Why was the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?

because of advances in science medicine technology+the arts

Loess was a problem for the people of the Huang River valley because it

settled on the river bottom, causing the water to flood

What was one result of the period of expansion during the New Kingdom?

greater contact with the Middle East and parts of Africa.

How might the development of spoken language have influenced the religious beliefs of Stone Age

Spoken language would have spread religious beleifs FASTER

Which statement best describes the status of Egyptian women?

Egyptian women had a high level of independence.

Which of the following beliefs is central to all Buddhist sects?

Only devout individuals can achieve nirvana.

How did Shi Huangdi impose allegiance to a central government?

by replacing... to military districts run by loyal officials

What was one result of the period of expansion during the New Kingdom?

came into contact with the Middle East and parts of Africa.

What have anthropologists learned about how Homo habilis used the tools they fashioned?

use stone tools forcutting scraping chopping and sawing

According to Israelite belief, what was God's covenant with Abraham?

the belief that God has a plan for the people of Israel.

what might have been the main reason Neolithic farmers began domesticating plants and animals?

to keep a supply of food on hand for later use

Upper Egypt refers to

the area south of the first cataract and the Mediterranean.

One of the ways Wudi was able to raise money for his government without raising taxes was to

establish a monopoly on the sale of iron and salt.

How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the Indian subcontinent?

Settlements developed in river valleys that were fertile

Which of the following was NOT an achievement under the Guptas during the golden age in India?

creation of a uniform system of writing use throughout India

Which best describes the three levels of Sumerian society?

rulers, officials, and priests; lesser priests, scribes,....

The joint family was important to everyday Indian life because

they had specific duties that promoted the good of the whole

How do cattle link the Indus and Aryan civilizations, and modern India?

All three populations held a special regard for cattle.

Why does Asoka call the Dharma a gift?

It is given without the expectation of payment.

How did Hinduism originate?

out of the overlapping beliefs of different groups in India.

Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?

Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to parts of Asia.

Which of the following statements best describes life in Assyrian society?

well-ordered despite the brutality of its military.

Which of the following is a result of Jews’ period of captivity and the Diaspora?

Jewish ideas and values were widely spread.

Which of the following best describes the emergence of social classes in early civilizations?

people ranked according to their jobs and economic standing.

How did Sumerian culture spread throughout Mesopotamia?

from traders and adaptation by succeeding rulers

What would be different about modern society if the Neolithic Revolution had not occurred?

People would not live in large towns and cities.

In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?

Reincarnation allows moksha through several lifetimes.

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1
How did King Solomon's death affect the Israelites?
Their kingdom split into two.
They discontinued building the temple.
The tribes were united into a single nation.
They began to record their experiences in the Torah.
2
Which statement best describes the period known as the Old Kingdom?
It was a time of disunity.
It was a time of great geographic expansion.
It was a time of development.
It was a time of dynastic uncertainty.
3
Under which Mesopotamian empire was a single code of law created?
The Persian empire
The Assyrian empire
The Phoenician empire
The Akkadian empire
4
What people influenced the Maya?
Olmec
Aztec
Zapotec
Inca
5
What is dharma?
the essential self
an individual's moral and religious duties
union with Brahma
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
6
Buddhism appealed to many people in China because
it offered a nonviolent way to blend the basic beliefs
it offered followers a path to wealth and security.
promised that devotion would end suffering + bring happenis
7
Which statement is the main reason the establishment of governments in early river valley civli
People formed governments to wage war against villages.
a way to solve problems for the mutual benefit of a village.
a way to increase the amount of food grown by farmers.
People formed governments as way to spur trade and commerce
8
What might an archaeologist learn from a pile sharpened stones mixed with cracked animal bones
how the hominids made weapons for hunting animals
how the hominids prepared the animals for cooking
how the hominids learned to domesticate animals
how the hominids stored the bodies of dead animals
9
It is clear that religion influenced Gupta learning and the arts because
Gupta calendars displayed great works of art.
ancient Sanskrit writings
their literature and art often featured gods and godesses
Hindu religious texts promoted the arts.
10
What happened to the Maya after their Classic Period?
They died off from epidemic diseases.
They continued to exist in remote locations.
They were killed off in a series of battles.
A catastrophic event wiped out the population.
11
first civilizations in the Americas differed from first civilizations in Africa or Asia because
developed independently of other civilizations.
depended on silt to make their soil fertile.
developed in highlands areas.
developed in river valleys.
12
The most likely reason Neolithic peoples formed governments was because they needed to
develop the new social class system.
fight strategic wars with global allies.
organize large public works projects.
promote new farming techniques.
13
Why would Old Stone Age humans bury the dead with tools and weapons?
belief in an afterlife that was similar to ther current life
belief in a supreme being that met their needs in afterlife
a belief in an afterlife that was peaceful and plentiful
a belief in spirits but not an afterlife
14
Based on the “Code of Hammurabi,” if a man injured someone else, he can expect
to be injured himself.
to be cast off.
to do hard labor.
to pay a fine.
15
What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence?
Its emphasis on yielding to the ways of the universe.
Its detailed history, as recorded by Confucius himself.
Its philosophy of ensuring social order and good government.
16
When interpreting the evidence they find about ancient cultures, historians must not
let their experiences or opinions influence their thinking.
agree with other historians about the evidence.
explain how they found their evidence.
try to include too much evidence in their analyses.
17
Why is Hammurabi's Code a great Babylonian achievement?
It made people financially responsible for their military.
It established laws that created peace and stability.
It listed all of the powers of the rulers of the empire.
It created a system of roads that unified the empire.
18
How did Egypt grow strong during the New Kingdom?
powerful and capable pharaohs increased trade period of pce
victories in war, a new religion, increased trade
powerful and capable pharaohs, increased self-sufficiency
19
How do you think the domestication of wild animals and plants is tied to the development civil.
changed from a fishing society to hunting and gathering
changed huntergathrer society to settling farming villages
changed from herding animals to settling in farming villages
changed from a warrior society to herding animals
20
Why was the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?
because of the advances made in ironworking and farming
because of the establishment of the Silk Road
because of the establishment of a Legalist government
because of advances in science medicine technology+the arts
21
Loess was a problem for the people of the Huang River valley because it
caused constant dust storms and eroded good farming soil.
preventing the crops from growing properly.
settled on the river bottom, causing the water to flood
22
What was one result of the period of expansion during the New Kingdom?
greater contact with the Middle East and parts of Africa.
Egypt quickly grew too large and couldn’t sustain itself.
23
What type of evidence gives a historian best first hand evidence about what occured in the past
bones
all of the above
Written documents
bloodstains on weapons
24
How might the development of spoken language have influenced the religious beliefs of Stone Age
Spoken language would have spread religious beleifs FASTER
Spoken language made family groups more suspicious outsiders
25
According to the Torah, which leader unified the tribes of Israel into a single nation?
Saul
Moses
Abraham
David
26
Which statement best describes the status of Egyptian women?
Egyptian women could not own property
Egyptian women had a high level of independence.
Egyptian women were allowed to become scribes for viziers.
Egyptian women were not allowed to have their own occupation
27
Which of the following beliefs is central to all Buddhist sects?
Nirvana is the desired state of being.
Only devout individuals can achieve nirvana.
Adherence to the original Buddhist teachings is vital.
The Buddha should be worshipped as a god.
28
How did Shi Huangdi impose allegiance to a central government?
by establishing trade routes along the Silk Road
by replacing... to military districts run by loyal officials
by appointing Confucian scholars to run his administration
by establishing a civil service system in government
29
What was one result of the period of expansion during the New Kingdom?
came into contact with the Middle East and parts of Africa.
Egypt quickly grew too large and couldn’t sustain itself.
30
What have anthropologists learned about how Homo habilis used the tools they fashioned?
stone tools for chopping plants and wood,
used stone tools for creating rough farm implements,
use stone tools forcutting scraping chopping and sawing
Homo habilis used stone tools to create weapons
31
According to Israelite belief, what was God's covenant with Abraham?
the belief that God has a plan for the people of Israel.
the belief that God wants them to have many children.
the belief that God thinks they are powerful warriors.
32
what might have been the main reason Neolithic farmers began domesticating plants and animals?
to keep a supply of food on hand for later use
to stop hunting and gathering activities
to develop settled villages and cities
to create a surplus of food to be used as barter
33
homo habilis or "handy men" got there name because scholars thoght they were the first too....
use fire.
make tools out of animal bones.
make stone tools.
build shelters.
34
Upper Egypt refers to
the area near the Nile delta and the Mediterranean.
.the area between Lower Egypt and the first cataract.
the high desert area outside the Nile Valley.
the area south of the first cataract and the Mediterranean.
35
One of the ways Wudi was able to raise money for his government without raising taxes was to
establish a monopoly on the sale of iron and salt.
charge higher fees on the examinations
demand a large yearly tribute
require the payment of a special fee on goods
36
How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the Indian subcontinent?
Settlements developed in river valleys that were fertile
Settlements grew in arid areas where herders had more space.
Settlements were built in mountain regions to avoid invaders
Settlements developed where civilizations were built before
37
Which of the following was NOT an achievement under the Guptas during the golden age in India?
creation of a uniform system of writing use throughout India
collected folk tales and songs
advances in mathematics
38
What made the Israelites unique as an ancient civilization?
They believed in only one God.
They recorded their experiences in writing.
They believed their history and faith were interconnected.
39
Which best describes the three levels of Sumerian society?
high priest and king; officials; merchants and peasants
rulers, officials, and priests; lesser priests, scribes,....
priests; rulers and government officials;....
he king; priests; officials, scribes......
40
The joint family was important to everyday Indian life because
oys could prepare for adult roles
it enabled each member to learn how to think for themself
they had specific duties that promoted the good of the whole
a woman’s parents could stay with their daughter
41
How do cattle link the Indus and Aryan civilizations, and modern India?
All three populations were cattle-herding societies.
All three populations held a special regard for cattle.
All three populations used cattle in their diets.
All three populations traded cattle with other cultures.
42
Why does Asoka call the Dharma a gift?
It is given without the expectation of payment.
It is exchanged for ideas rather than goods.
It is given to increase people’s wealth.
It is accepted as the will of the people.
43
How did Hinduism originate?
It was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.
out of the overlapping beliefs of different groups in India.
It originated as a sect of Jainism.
It was first practiced by the ancient Indus civilization.
44
Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?
The Buddha's teachings were translated into English.
Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to parts of Asia.
Conquering Indian armies spread Buddhism throughout Asia.
Buddhism divided into four sects, reaching more people.
45
Which of the following statements best describes life in Assyrian society?
Life in Assyrian society was poor due to a lack of trade.
well-ordered despite the brutality of its military.
Life in Assyrian society was peaceful and calm.
46
Which of the following is a result of Jews’ period of captivity and the Diaspora?
Jewish people had to create a new set of temporary laws.
Jewish ideas and values were widely spread.
Jewish religious customs were practiced in secret.
Jewish people had to create a new religion.
47
Which of the following best describes the emergence of social classes in early civilizations?
People were ranked based on their prowess in war.
People were ranked based on their religious beliefs.
people ranked according to their jobs and economic standing.
People were ranked based on their family size.
48
What was one way that Aztec civilization differed from the Maya civilization?
farming on chinampas
use of calendars
belief in many gods
hieroglyphic writing system
49
How did Sumerian culture spread throughout Mesopotamia?
from succeeding rulers and word of mouth from soldiers
from traders and hieroglyphic tablets
from cuneiform tablets and monarchs
from traders and adaptation by succeeding rulers
50
What would be different about modern society if the Neolithic Revolution had not occurred?
People would not live in large towns and cities.
People would not use tools to do work.
The human population would be much more numerous.
All societies would be ruled by monarchs.
51
In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?
Moksha is the essential self, which reincarnation ; discover
Reincarnation prevents people from achieving moksha.
Reincarnation allows moksha through several lifetimes.
Reincarnation and moksha are determined by ahimsa.
52
The large monuments and temples of the Olmec are evidence that
they emphasized craftsmanship and vocation over education.
They could organize large pools of labor
Olmec priests were at the center of their civilization
were fearful of outside invasion and built large structures
53
Which of the following is one possible theory about why people first settled the Americas
Humans didt migrate into the Americas they were already here
Humans crossed a land bridge that existed in Bering Strait.
Humans migrated to the Americas on large sailing vessels
Humans first migrated to the Americas from Europe by boat.
54
How did the social structur develop in settled farming villages during the Neolithic Revolution
Women gained prestige as warriors and leaders.
Men began dominating social, political, and economic life
Men taught young children survival skills.
Women formed and supervised a council of elders.
55
In what way was the Nile both a benefit and a disadvantage for Egypt?
provided water and fertility brought destruction an flooding
divided Upper Egypt from Lower Egypt.
Egyptians from reaching the Mediterranean
56
Why are Phoenicians often referred to as the “carriers of civilization”?
because they established colonies throughout northern Europe
they introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Asia
they traded goods and spread ideas throughout Mesopotamia
because they developed the first carts and wheels
57
What is the final goal of Buddhists?
to reach nirvana through virtuous living and meditation
to ultimately achieve a union with brahman
to move into another caste during reincarnation
to overcome nonvirtue
58
What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?
Buddhism has teachers and spiritual practices.
Buddhism teaches that a person’s actions have consequences
Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation.
Buddhism recognizes that people are all interconnected.
59
first civilizations in the Americas differed from first civilizations in Africa or Asia because
depended on silt to make their soil fertile.
developed independently of other civilizations.
developed in river valleys.
developed in highlands areas.
60
How did the Persian religion stress the importance of each individual person?
It rejected the existence of a final judgement day.
It believed in one powerful god rather than many gods.
It stated that people had to choose between good and evil.
It accepted the existence of both good and evil.
61
What physical feature limited the Indian subcontinent’s contact with other peoples?
The Gangetic Plain
The Hindu Kush and Himalayan mountains
The Deccan plateau
The Eastern and Western Ghats
62
What do archaeologists identify as one possible reason for the decline of Indus civilization?
The Aryans attacked and overran Indus cities.
Too many trees were cut down, leaving the Indus with no fuel
Too many trees were cut down, leaving the Indus with no fuel
The Indus people migrated to a new region.
63
How did geography influence the development of civilizations in the Fertile Crescent?
forests and stone quarries made it easy to build large citie
The Nile River offered excellent irrigation /transportation
Tigris and Euphrates rivers created fertile land for farming
64
Which characteristic of family and village life shaped Indian society?
person in society had specific duties based on their caste.
Women were equal to men and ran village councils.
Daughters lived with their parents after they were married.
A groom provided a dowry for his bride.
65
How was Aryan society structured?
People were divided into social groups based on occupation.
divided into social groups based on the size of their farm.
People wer divided into social groups based on family wealth
were divided into social groups based on religious beliefs.
66
Why are the roots of the Neolithic Revolution traced to the development of farming?
Farming taught people skills necessary for planning cities
Farming provided more wealth than hunting and gathering.
it allowed people to live in permanent villages year-round
67
How did mummification reflect Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife?
Egyptians believed that people did not really die.
believed afterlife in which people would need their bodies.
believed that only people who were mummie would live forever
68
In early Neolithic villages, farmers divided the workload among the sexes, which
ensured farmers an elite role in village life.
ensured women prominent roles in village political life.
allowed men and women equal roles in village life.
allowed men to dominate family economic, and political life.
69
Technology refers to
the way of life of a society including its beliefs and value
the study of past people and cultures through their remains
skills and tools people use to meet their needs and wants
the study of of the origins and development of peoples
70
Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history?
It allowed farmers to gain new farming technologies.
led to increased social divisions as new religions
the exchange of Western and Chinese goods and ideas.
fear that it would be easier for outsiders to invade China
71
What is one of the factors that helped Buddhism spread through China?
offered escape from suffering and the promise of salvation.
Shi Huangdi appointed Buddhist monks to run his government.
the Buddha's teachings were translated into Chinese.
Theravada Buddhism enabled all worshipers to achieve nirvana
72
how might archeoligists best use his or her expertise to add to a historian record at a site
go to sleep
search it up on google
find fossils and other things
analyze human bones as well as bloodstains on weapons/tools
73
The "Out of Africa" theory is one explanation for
why Homo erectus developed into Homo sapiens outside Africa.
why Homo erectus remains are found in Europe and Asia.
the geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens.
similarities between Neanderthals and early modern humans.
74
What feature of Chinese writing helped people with different spoken languages to understand it?
Thousands of characters can be altered to form words
The characters of the Chinese alphabet are universal.
characters or symbols represent whole words or ideas.
Characters were added until each language had its alphabet.
75
Which of the following statements best describes the Israelites?
kingdom was divided Israel and Judah, after Solomon’s death.
hey never established a united kingdom,
They were able to establish an empire that included Babylon
hey made a covenant with the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezza
76
What role did a changing environment play in the way peoples and civilizations changed?
Environmental changes forced people to migrat to other areas
forced people to move into cities.
often aided in the establishment of new farms.
itforced people to form armies to conquer other territories.
77
What is one of the values revealed through the Indian epics?
the equality of men and women
the knowledge gained through war and conquest
the importance of duty over personal desires
the superiority of the nobility
78
The pieces collected in the Book of Poetry Confucius says, exemplify virtue in that they can be
interpreted as expressing rules of propriety.
summarized in a single sentence about nt having bad thoughts
used to form a set of uniform laws
compared to a star that is a beacon for others.
79
What was the most important and lasting legacy of Hammurabi’s Code?
government had a responsibility for what occurred in society
the belief that civil law outweighed criminal law
the idea that individuals should seek their own justice
80
How did the Babylonians use and adapt Sumerian mathematical knowledge?
They developed multiplication and geometry.
They developed algebra and geometry.
They developed algebra and calculus.
They developed multiplication and division.

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