WH - Ch. 1 + 2 Review

Question 1

Which of these rivers was a helpful source for water in Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Tigris

Question 2

In ancient civilizations, _______ were built, showing importance of religion and gods.

Accepted Answer

Pyramids

Question 3

In ancient China, Dao means ___________.

Accepted Answer

The "way" (correct or divine)

Question 4

In a theocracy, who did the rulers receive their power from?

Accepted Answer

The gods

Question 5

____ = Beliefs, Economy, Social Structure, Traditions, Political Organizations, Art, & Language

Accepted Answer

Culture

Question 6

What was one way that people in the Paleolithic Era did NOT obtain their food?

Accepted Answer

Farming

Question 7

Between the Shang Dynasty and the Zhou Dynasty, which one came FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Shang

Question 8

In China, _____ means respect for elders; duty to parents.

Accepted Answer

Filial Piety

Question 9

What is a system in which rule over a kingdom/civilization is passed down between generations?

Accepted Answer

Dynasty

Question 10

What is another name for the Paleolithic Era?

Accepted Answer

Old Stone Age

Question 11

The ruler in Egypt was called the:

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh

Question 12

In which ancient region did a monotheistic religion form?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Mediterranean

Question 13

What is the name of the first civilization?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 14

Use of the written language Sanskrit is associated with the _____________.

Accepted Answer

Aryans

Question 15

The Yellow River and Yangtze River are two rivers that were important to the establishment of civilization in China.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

_______ = Cities, Government, Religion, Social Structure, Writing, and Art

Accepted Answer

Civilization

Question 17

Which group from Eastern Mediterranean made a 22 character alphabet?

Accepted Answer

Phoenicians

Question 18

________ was writing used for business transactions and daily life in Egypt.

Accepted Answer

Hieratic Script

Question 19

In China, _____ is an upper class whose wealth is based on land; power passed down generations.

Accepted Answer

Aristocracy

Question 20

One of the greatest accomplishments of the Sumerians was their writing system, which was:

Accepted Answer

Cuneiform

Question 21

What was the major reason for a shift from the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

Question 22

Which group was the first group to inhabit Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Sumerians

Question 23

What is the name for the area in which Mesopotamia began?

Accepted Answer

Fertile Crescent

Question 24

Hieratic Script in Ancient Egypt was used primarily for:

Accepted Answer

Business transactions, record keeping, and general needs

Question 25

In China, _______ means approval from the gods to rule.

Accepted Answer

Mandate of Heaven

Question 26

________ was a direct result of the adoption of agriculture.

Accepted Answer

Civilization

Question 27

In China, ______ is the rise and fall of ruling families.

Accepted Answer

Dynastic Cycle

Question 28

The __________ River was important to the creation of Egyptian civilization.

Accepted Answer

Nile

Question 29

Phoenicians were known as very successful ____________.

Accepted Answer

Traders

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