WHI Human Origins and Early Civilizations

When studying prehistoric people, cave art like this on allows archaeologist to

what was true of ancient civilizations

Which of the following rivers and civilizations are NOT paired correctly?

Which statement about ancient Egyptian religion is correct?

Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?

The structures pictured above would be associated with which civilization?

Confucius taught the Chinese people that their most important duty was

What was a major accomplishment of the Chinese civil service system

hunter gathers migrated in order to

What archaeological site is this

Hindus believe that their caste in the next life could be changed by their actions in this life

What did Buddha believe was the cause of suffering

During the 3rd century B.C., Asoka converted to

Which mountain pass provided a route to invade the Indus Valley?

Which best describes the societies of the River Valley civilizations? Social classes were —

while establishing communities, early permanent agricultural settlements developed

what event marked the start of the historical period

How did Judaism differ from other middle eastern religions

This statue represents the founder of

Which empire is described as the Golden Age of classical Indian culture?

Igloos, caves, mud huts, grass huts... These early types of housing are a result of

Which individual is considered the founder of Buddhism

this is referred to as

which of these were human were able to

Humility, simple life, and harmony with nature are all part of

The Torah is the first five books of the old testment and holy book for the

In India, what name was used to describe the rigid class system?

In general, women in ancient India

What title best replaces the question mark in the graphic?

the ancient Hebrews were the first to develope a religious traditions that included

Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?

Achievements in math, literature, textiles are all associated with the accomplishments of the

who led the Hebrews in there flight from slavery in Egypt

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

Ruling families in classical China were known as

Both Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are located near the —

Early people stopped roaming with the

Which concept refers to the belief in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth into a new body?

Who is considered the founder of three major religions

Both the Mauryan and Gupta Empires were located in

What natural barrier separated India from China?

The Mandate of Heaven

What does Buddha’s Eight Fold Path explain

What was the major trade route that linked China to the west?

Archaeologist use scientific testing, sometimes with carbon, to determine the

natural and human phenomena as being caused by the gods. What is this belief system called?

Where did invaders typically enter India from?

What type of government was common in River Valley civilizations?

which is NOT a characteristic of the paleolithic period

The need to keep records led to the development of which of the following in ancient Egypt?