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1
How was the legal system of Babylon more advanced than that of other societies at that time?
it put an end to slavery
it gave women some rights
it treated all classes the same
it used mild punishments
2
Which Sumerian belief about the king helped strengthen the social order?
he cared most about poor people
he was supported by the gods
he wanted everyone to be happy
he consulted with wise advisors
3
One of the most important Roman products that trade along the Silk Road brought to China was
glassware
livestock
fur
paper
4
who might have spoken these words?
I was elected to the group that holds most of the power. I will keep this office
a consul
a tribune
a senator
Ceaser
5
Why is Herodotus called the “father of history”?
He was an important leader.
He had many children.
He wrote about the past.
He taught in the agora.
6
How did modern scholars learn that Mohenjodaro had ever existed?
Geographers studied old maps.
Historians read ancient scrolls.
Archaeologists found its ruins.
Astronauts saw it from space.
7
The Olmec civilization is believed to have influenced later civilizations, particularly
C. the Maya civilization
B. the Coral civilization
D. the Inca civilization
. the Mississippian civilization.
8
How did patrons support the arts?
They paid the artists.
They sold the art.
They made the art.
They trained the artists.
9
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade?
large monasteries
well-built roads
large schools
astronomy
10
How were the Romans able to build bigger arches than anyone before them?
by placing domes on top of their vaults
by mixing stone and sand with cement to make concrete
by designing outdoor stadiums for sports events
by capturing skilled builders to enslave
11
In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path offers guidelines on how to achieve
asceticism.
enlightenment.
eternal life
reincarnation
12
why is a pyramid used to describe the social heirarcy in ancient Egypt
scientist like to use a pyramid to keep the layers apart
most people lived in the bottom class and their were fewer at the top
many structures of that design were made in the desert.
the three seasons of the nile
13
what was one of the few ways that a boy from a peasant family could rise to a higher class
attend scribe school
store a lot of grain
help build a pyramid
take care of a temple
14
Who made the most important government decisions in Sparta?
the winners of sports games.
the Council of Elders
the Assembly
the military leaders.
15
How did the Silk Road most affect the spread of Buddhism?
phiosophers wrote books to sell in Antioch
Buddha believed enlightenment was found in the desert
traveleres carried it with them
dangers on the route support the idea that life is suffering
16
What new technology most helped the Han in warfare?
steam powered riverboats
advances in iron working
invention of the wheel
improvements in gunpowder
17
Why were scribes important in Sumerian government?
to teach the royal children
to collect peoples taxes
they wrote down the laws
the entertained the rulers
18
How did dividing up the work help communities' produce more to meet their needs?
villigers learned to make stone tools
most people enjoyed working alone
individuals developed a variety of different skills
everybody did the same job
19
An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is the belief in
resurection
reincarnation
the Trinity
monotheism or a single God
20
Which of these finds by an archaeologist would be evidence of a golden age?
fine sculptures
walled cities
metal weapons
animal skeletons
21
Because rice requires warm, wet weather, where did the ancient Chinese develop rice fields?
Tibet Qinghai Plateau
N China Plain
the chang jiang basin
NE plateau
22
What was the greatest benefit to people when early farmers began to raise plants and animals?
they kept pets for company
tame wild animals
they shared most of the work
they had a stable food supply
23
The Neolithic Age ended about 3000 B.C.E., with the discovery of how to
weave linen cloth
tame wild animals
build brick houses
make metal tools
24
Which Confucian value became deeply woven into Chinese culture?
love of scholorship
all of these
respect for elders
being kind
25
What change made silk production more efficient?
safe roads for trade
a new type of silkworm tree
spinning fibers onto large reels
a law foring people to work as a weaver one month per year
26
In Inner China, which natural events enriched the soil?
sandstorms
hurricanes
earthquakes
floods
27
How was ancient Greek democracy different from American democracy today?
Strong speakers influenced others.
All citizens voted on every issue.
People could speak their opinions.
Everyone did not always agree.
28
. What enabled the Olmec population to grow and, thus, their civilization to expand?
large sacle agricutlure
government by consensus
expansive trade networks
social stratification
29
In Islam, _____ guide(s) all aspects of life, from clothing and food to education.
the Ten Commandments
Shari'ah Law
shahadah
the Hajj
30
If ancient paintings were found in a cave, which of these questions would be the hardest to answer?
What did people paint pictures of?
What did people use as paintbrushes?
why did people paint in caves?
What type of paint did people use?
31
what technology enabled assyria to defeat kush
iron weapons
wooden wheels
charcoal
fire
32
Hinduism traces its roots to
prophesies revealed to Muhammad.
Abraham's covenant with God.
the Vedas, a collection of sacred literature.
its founder, Siddhartha Gautama.
33
Which one of these inventons most affected the food supply in Sumer?
the arch
the wheel
the plow
the chariot
34
What unique challenge does the study of prehistoric history present?
lack of evidence from that period
written roecords that can not be read
conflicitng views in ancient diaries
huge amounts of artifacts to analyze
35
How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks
By flooding dangerously, it kept people at a distance
By fertilizing the soil, it attracted communities of farmers
By carrying boats of raiders, it attracted communities of farmers
by swarming with fish, it led to the growth of fishing villages.
36
the work of ancient artisans helped us learn about life in Egypt by
they carved and painted scenes of everyday life
they wrote hisories of events on rolls of papyrus
they passed on their skills to their sons and daughters
they left behind their tools made out of reeds
37
What was a problem caused by Sumerian city-states’ independence from one another?
D. They could not defend themselves against stronger groups.
C. They had very few different natural resources available.
B. They did not cooperate to build irrigaton systems.
They were unable to trade crops with one another.
38
What protected Inner China from invasion from the northwest?
high mountains
wide rivers
barren deserts
grassy plains
39
Why do historians read diaries and letters from the past?
to agree on plans for the future
to learn to speak an ancient language
to find out what happened and why
to compare their ideas of history
40
What was the purpose of Assyrian aqueducts?
D. to protect the palace from attack
to raise crops in dry soil
to let boats pass between rivers
to bring water to the city
41
How would a man become a member of Athens’s Council of 500?
He was selected to serve on the council.
He overthrew a council member.
He was elected by citizens.
He inherited the position.
42
How did Buddhists promote the study and spread of Buddhism?
by opening monestaries
by founding cities
by conquering their neighbors
by printing their scripture
43
Much of the water in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers comes from
melting ice in the mountains
large lakes in the northen plain
natural springs in the desert
rain-fed streams in the plateau
44
What change began the Neolithic Age, about 8000 B.C.E.?
farming
trading
building
hunting
45
The creation of _____ helped interactions among ancient peoples.
metal money
writing
the calendar
the wheel
46
How did prehistoric artists deal with the uneven surfaces of the caves?
they included uneven surfaces as a part of their composition
They only painted animals on even surfaces
they were forced to paint around any cracks in the caves
they did not paint in caves with uneven surfaces
47
In a tyranny, what allowed the leader to rule?
foreign partnerships
the law of the land
military force
family tradition
48
Which empires developed trade and complex economies in Africa?
Mali and Ghana
Tang and Song
Assyrian and Babylonian
Kushan and Maurya
49
Why were wells constructed along trade routes?
so deities would be pleased
so roads would not get muddy
so merchants could pay for water
so travelers could cook and drink
50
What is the likely reason why the Roman emperor told Romans not to wear silk?
he wanted the silk for army banners
he worried they would lose too much gold
he was afraid of the silkworms
he believed cotton was softer than silk
