Global 9 Midterm Review 2018

Question 1

Which was true about food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?

Accepted Answer

The population tended to be small

Question 2

What conflict united all of the Greek city states against one common enemy?

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The Persian War

Question 3

Which of the following is an effect of the Neolithic Revolution?

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All of the Above

Question 4

Early civilizations developed mainly in

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valleys near rivers

Question 5

Which is NOT one of the Basic Relationships taught through Confucianism?

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Son to Grandfather

Question 6

Why were the early river valleys centers of early civilizations?

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They provided means of transportation and irrigation

Question 7

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

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learning to give up selfish desire

Question 8

The Code of Hammurabi was designed to

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create a stable society

Question 9

The river valleys of the Nile and Indus were centers of civilization because they

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provided a means of transportation and irrigation

Question 10

In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because

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the Hindu doctrines of dharma and karma support it

Question 11

Which group would train their boys for the military at the age of seven?

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Spartan

Question 12

The Quran is considered to be the sacred text of which major religion?

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Islam

Question 13

An example of cultural diffusion would be?

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The Silk Road

Question 14

During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?

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Neolithic Revolution

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true about Hammurabi's Code?

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All people were treated equally under the law

Question 16

What do historians examine when studying how people lived?

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Artifacts and written documents

Question 17

China under the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar because they

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developed extensive trade networks

Question 18

Which religion supported a strong social class system?

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Hinduism

Question 19

How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?

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Civilizations developed

Question 20

Which conflict was between Athens and Sparta from 431 to 401 BC?

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The Peloponnesian Wars

Question 21

Which of the following is not a feature of civilization?

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Hunting Parties

Question 22

Which of the following is not an accomplishment of the Gupta Dynasty?

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The Odyssey

Question 23

Archaeologists believe that humans originate from which continent?

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Africa

Question 24

Which characteristic was common to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Sumer, China, and Mexico?

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Written forms of communication

Question 25

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

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come into frequent contact with other groups

Question 26

Man-made objects such as tools and jewelry are called what?

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Artifacts

Question 27

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

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recorded existing laws for all to see

Question 28

What did Mesopotamians build to demonstrate their respect to the gods they feared?

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Ziggurats

Question 29

The Silk Road

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was located primarily in Asia

Question 30

A government where all of the power is left with one individual is a(n)

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Monarchy

Question 31

Which best defines the term culture?

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the total learned heritage of a people

Question 32

The Pax Romana was

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a time of peace and prosperity

Question 33

What form of writing was utilized in Ancient China?

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Oracle Bones

Question 34

Which of the river valley civilizations is characterized by well planned mud house cities?

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Indus

Question 35

For the Gupta and Mauryan Dynasties, expansion was limited by their

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geography

Question 36

Which Chinese philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of China?

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Confucianism

Question 37

Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact?

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Roman culture is far superior to Greek culture

Question 38

The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables both show that leaders of ancient civilizations

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saw the need for written laws

Question 39

Ancient Egyptians developed a system of writing called

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Hieroglyphics

Question 40

Most early civilizations were located near what geographic feature?

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River Valleys

Question 41

Which year is the most recent?

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484 AD

Question 42

All citizens in Athens had the right to meet in open discussion and cast votes because of their

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direct democracy

Question 43

Which of the following best describes the Paleolithic Age?

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Hunting and Gathering

Question 44

Which source of information would be considered a primary source?

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A diary

Question 45

Which leader is most closely associated with the creation of Hellenistic Civilization?

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Alexander the Great

Question 46

The Torah is the sacred text of which major group of people?

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Herbews

Question 47

Mesopotamia's earliest form of writing on clay tablets was called

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Cuneiform

Question 48

The Holy Bible is the sacred text of which major religion?

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Judaism, Christianity

Question 49

Which religion is NOT monotheistic?

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Buddhism

Question 50

The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the terra cotta soldiers are all associated with the

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Qin Dynasty

Question 51

The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by

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a strong central government

Question 52

The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point because

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people settled down in one location and farmed

Question 53

The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by

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digging irrigation canals

Question 54

Which year is the oldest (most ancient)?

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2038 BC

Question 55

What was one cause of the development of many small separate city states in Ancient Greece?

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The mountainous terrain resulted in scattered settlements

Question 56

The blending of Greek, Indian, Persian, and Egyptian cultures became known as

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Hellenistic Culture

Question 57

What was a major characteristic of the Paleolithic Era?

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Hunter-gatherer societies

Question 58

Which of the following focuses on respect for elders and maintaining family honor?

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Filial Piety

Question 59

What concept is shown by this illustration?

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Caste System

Question 60

The early river valley civilizations were similar because they were

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dependent on fertile land

Global 9 Midterm Review 2018

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Global 9 Midterm Review 2018

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