12 Week Benchmark Review

Why were most ancient civilizations/empires located near water?

Which area was considered the “Crossroads of the World?”

Who was Rome’s opponent in the Punic Wars and what was the reason for that started the Wars?

Which of these would prove a group to be a civilization?

Which of the following is a primary source?

What was the political system of the Middle Ages called?

Which religions share holy sites in the city of Jerusalem?

When the Pope crowned Charlemagne emperor, what did it signify?

Which of these could be considered the first major revolution?

Which religion developed in India and has a belief in reincarnation, karma, and dharma?

What was the economic system of the Middle Ages?

When interpreting sources, why would you want to figure out the life situation of the author?

Oceans, mountain ranges, deserts, and rainforests would be illustrated on which type of map?

Which is a government type where the government controls every aspect of people’s lives?

Which of these religions has a goal of achieving nirvana?