Studying history can help us with decision-making because

it helps us know ourselves better.

Which of the following led to the development of Hinduism?

People from Central Asia brought their religion to India.

The first pharaoh and rulers after him wore a double crown to symbolize

their rule over both Upper and Lower Egypt.

In terms of importance to Arabian nomads, which concern would you rank first?

getting food and water for their animals

Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?

All people should live in harmony with nature.

Which of the following guidelines of Confucius might be objected to today?

Wives should obey their husbands.

What purpose did the wall around a city serve?

to protect inhabitants of the city-state from attack

an imprint in stone of something that once lived.

Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its name?

the Tigris River and the Euphrates River

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between farming and the growth of towns?

Farming helped establish permanent settlements.

According to Greek mythology, why are there different seasons?

Demeter is separated from her daughter during the winter.

A nomad was a person who

a. traveled from place to place.

Crops grew well in Mesopotamia because

farmland was fertile and water was nearby.

What was the main difference between Muhammad’s teachings and the beliefs of other Arabs?

Muhammad taught that there was only one God.

Which of the following best describes how Chinese society changed after the Shang dynasty?

The social order in China became more organized.

What effect did farming have on people in the Stone Age?

It allowed them to build permanent settlements.

What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha’s teachings?

The Buddha opposed the caste system.

What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?

The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.

Why is the study of ancient bones important to us today?

The study of ancient bones gives info about our ancestors.

Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?

the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt

Which of the following best defines dynasty?

series of rulers from the same family

What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?

They increased chances for survival.

The iron plow and wheelbarrow allowed the Chinese to

till more land and raise more crops.

Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?

Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed them in the afterlife.

the beliefs, customs, and art of a group.

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1
Studying history can help us with decision-making because
people can be historians, archaeologists, or geographers.
it helps us know ourselves better.
it teaches us about world cultures.
in the past people made better decisions.
2
Octavian became sole ruler after
Hadrian died.
Marc Antony died.
he fought in North Africa.
he fought the Celts.
3
Which of the following led to the development of Hinduism?
Vedic scholars gained new insights from the Upanishads.
People from Central Asia brought their religion to India.
The Hindu people from Persia took control of Aryan society.
Aryan religious leaders felt that Brahmanism was flawed.
4
The first pharaoh and rulers after him wore a double crown to symbolize
that the Nile River flowed two ways.
that both farming and herding were important.
their joint rule with their respective queens.
their rule over both Upper and Lower Egypt.
5
In terms of importance to Arabian nomads, which concern would you rank first?
making deals with traders for supplies
finding shelter for themselves
getting food and water for their animals
visiting oases frequently
6
The study of geography provides clues to all of the following except
why cities develop where they do.
the resources in a particular area.
understanding artifacts.
the climate of a region.
7
Rivers, valleys, and mountains are examples of
homelands.
landslides.
landmarks.
landforms.
8
The Romans frequently made payments to the Goths to prevent
Goths from attacking Rome.
Romans from trading with the Goths.
Goths from farming in the Roman Empire.
Romans from trading with the Huns.
9
Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?
All people should live in harmony with nature.
All people should live in an ethical manner.
All people should be allowed to own property.
All people should follow the rules of society.
10
Which of the following guidelines of Confucius might be objected to today?
Family members should be loyal to each other.
Wives should obey their husbands.
Children should respect their parents.
Fathers should display high moral values.
11
Which of the following defines Homo erectus?
wise man
thinking man
modern man
upright man
12
What purpose did the wall around a city serve?
to protect inhabitants of the city-state from attack
to keep people from moving to another city-state
to collect water that could be used to irrigate farmland
to protect inhabitants of the city-state from floods
13
A fossil is
an imprint in stone of something that once lived.
a written record.
writing carved into stone or stamped into clay.
something that human beings learned how to make and use.
14
The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called
Nubia and Cairo.
Eastern Egypt and Western Egypt.
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
Mesopotamia.
15
Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its name?
the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea
the northern plateau and the southern plateau
the Fertile Crescent and the Mediterranean Sea
the Tigris River and the Euphrates River
16
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between farming and the growth of towns?
Farming held back developments in the arts.
Farming led to more hunter-gatherer groups.
Farming competed with hunting and gathering practices.
Farming helped establish permanent settlements.
17
According to Greek mythology, why are there different seasons?
Apollo goes away for part of each year to rest.
Hephaestus is making weapons for the gods in his forge.
Hera is punishing humans for not worshipping the gods.
Demeter is separated from her daughter during the winter.
18
A nomad was a person who
sold cooking supplies and clothing.
settled in an oasis.
a. traveled from place to place.
farmed and raised animals.
19
Crops grew well in Mesopotamia because
the area received adequate rainfall.
the area was near the ocean water supply.
the land was in mountainous areas.
farmland was fertile and water was nearby.
20
From an early age, Spartan boys were trained to be
soldiers.
leaders.
teachers.
writers.
21
What was the main difference between Muhammad’s teachings and the beliefs of other Arabs?
Muhammad taught that there was only one God.
Muhammad taught that people should be kind to the poor.
Muhammad saidt that people should make pilgrimages to Kaaba.
Muhammad taught that there were many gods.
22
A Jewish house of worship is called a
Sabbath.
church.
synagogue.
Torah.
23
Which of the following defines a hominid?
an early ancestor of humans
a collection of ancient bones
a fishhook
a tool
24
Which of the following best describes how Chinese society changed after the Shang dynasty?
The landowners were forced to give up their wealth.
The social order in China became more organized.
The number of poor people in China increased.
The control of the people by kings decreased.
25
Which of the following best summarizes the geography of Greece?
a rocky, mountainous land
a cold, barren land
a land of small hills and dense forests
a land of flat, fertile plains
26
Pyramids are
warehouses where surplus food is stored.
stone tombs with four rectangle sides with a limestone roof.
temples where the people are allowed to come and pray.
royal tombs.
27
The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons except
corruption.
lack of leadership.
disease.
increased taxes.
28
What effect did farming have on people in the Stone Age?
It allowed them to hunt for animals.
It allowed them to build permanent settlements.
It allowed them to travel.
It allowed them to paint caves.
29
What caused many people from lower social classes to support the Buddha’s teachings?
The Buddha agreed with the Brahmin rituals.
The Buddha opposed the caste system.
The Buddha supported animal sacrifice.
The Buddha worked with Hindu priests.
30
The Hebrews’ religion was called
Christianity.
Islam.
Judaism..
Diaspora
31
Under which leader did democracy in Athens work best?
Peisistratus
Pericles
Draco
Solon
32
Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall of China built?
to beautify the nation
to protect the nation
to unify the nation
to energize the nation
33
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
34
Which physical feature dominates the landscape of Arabia?
large mountains
sandy deserts
marshy land
fertile oases
35
Why is the study of ancient bones important to us today?
Ancient bones are the only source of info about early people
Ancient bones help develop modern technologies.
The study of ancient bones gives info about our ancestors.
Ancient bones help develop better forms of agriculture.
36
The guiding principles at the heart of Buddhism are called
the Truths of Life.
the Four Noble Truths.
the Rules for Living.
the Enlightened Path.
37
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
38
Which of the following best defines dynasty?
series of rulers from the same family
series of rulers from different families
a collection of kingdoms
a collection of queens
39
Which landform separates China from its neighbors to the north?
the Gobi Desert
the Himalayan Mountains
the Pacific Ocean
the Plateau of Tibet
40
What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?
They decreased chances for survival.
They increased chances for survival.
They required humans to stand close to animals when hunting.
They allowed more animals to graze the fields.
41
The iron plow and wheelbarrow allowed the Chinese to
trade more goods with other people.
train more animals to work in fields.
till more land and raise more crops.
raise and process more silk worms.
42
Who was the Greek god or goddess of war?
Artemis
Zeus
Hermes
Ares
43
Which of the following best describes the Persian army?
strong and well organized
weak and ineffective
brave but disloyal
powerful but cowardly
44
Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
Egyptians believed tombs to be the safest places.
The tombs were the private storage rooms of the pharaoh.
Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed them in the afterlife.
The tombs served as museums.
45
Culture is
the natural resources of a region.
the landforms, climate, and environment of a country.
the beliefs, customs, and art of a group.
the weather and climate of an area.

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