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1
Which is an example of specialization in ancient Mesopotamia?
building pyramids
spreading Confucianism
farming
silk production
2
Which of the following is an example of dharma in the Hindu religion?
doing their job cheerfully
marrying a person outside caste
creating disorder in their daily routine
reincarnation
3
How did trade along the Silk Road affect China?
They received silk from other countries
They developed a system of money and taxes
They received new ideas on religion and architecture
They learned to use coal and fireworks
4
How did farmers adapt to the floods and droughts in ancient Mesopotamia?
Farmers abandoned their farms
Farmers attacked nearby villages
Farmers built irrigation systems
Farmers returned to hunting and gathering
5
Which aspect of Egyptian society is reflected through afterlife, mummification, and pyramids?
religion
language
geography
economy
6
What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?
record-keeping system let Phoenicians be great traders
form of writing used to record important events
written laws to control people's life and behavior
set of symbols that let Sumerians communicate with others
7
How did the Indians benefit from the technology of metallurgy? It allowed them to
create plays and poetry
create the first calendar
create high quality tools and weapons to trade
expand their religion
8
How did ancient Egyptians and Kushites benefit when the Nile River flooded?
the floods left silt behind that was good for farming
the floods attracted wild fowl
the floods helped the leaders to stay in power
the floods made it easier to keep enemies away
9
Which groups formed the top two levels of the social pyramid in ancient Egypt?
farmers and slaves
merchants and artisans
soldiers and scribes
pharaoh and government officials
10
Why did Shihuangdi require the construction of the Great Wall of China?
to separate the cities in the empire
to weaken the power of the nobles
to make the empire rich
to keep out the people of the northern steppes
11
What is the Mauryan emperor, Asoka, known for in India?
introducing zero to the number system
expanding the empire across most of China
spreading Hinduism
spreading Buddhism
12
What were three achievements of the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia?
Buddhism, aqueducts, vedas
parthenon, pagoda, agora
hieroglyphics, pyramids, christianity
cuneiform, ziggurat, wheel
13
Why is India regarded as a subcontinent?
The Deccan Plateau occupies most of Southern India
the Ganges River carries silt south to the Arabian Sea
the Indus River flows through Pakistan
The Hindu Kush and Himalaya mountains separate it from Asia
14
Which physical feature was vital to the ancient settlers of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
a hilly area
in the forest
a desert
river valley
15
What special cloth did ancient Chinese farmers discover how to make around 2700 B.C.?
wool
leather
silk
linen
16
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in China?
the use of inventions to improve farming
the growth of manufacturing and trade
the spread of Buddhism from India
the building of the Great Wall
17
How did the development of hieroglyphics affect ancient Egyptian culture?
made transportation more widespread
made servants more powerful
made irrigation methods more successful
made communication possible throughout the empire
18
What belief set the Israelites apart from other groups in Egypt?
They practiced polytheism.
Their beliefs were based on the Koran
They practiced monotheism.
Their beliefs were based on the Vedas
19
Which physical characteristic attracted human settlement in Mesopotamia?
Zagros Mountains
Syrian Desert
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Mediterranean Sea
20
What is the sacred text of Judaism?
New Testament
Code of Hammurabi
The Book of the Dead
Torah
21
Where would farming in the Nile River Valley be most productive?
Eastern Desert
Nubia
Upper Egypt
Lower Egypt
22
Which factors caused Egypt to trade with their rival Kush?
Kush was rich with gold, iron, leather
Kush was rich with oil
Kush was rich with farmland
Kush was rich with timber, glass, shells
23
Which describes one way that early hunter-gatherers obtained food?
they used tools to kill animals
they grew crops on farms
they harvested grains
they used language to organize
24
Where does the Indus River form a delta?
in the Hindu Kush mountains
at the base of the HImalaya mountains
where it flows into the Arabian Sea
at the Bay of Bengal
25
What was a raja's primary role in Indian society?
predicting the future
being a religious leader
ruling villages and land around it
educating the children
26
Which is a belief of Buddhism?
They believe in more than one god
The goal is to reach peace by ending suffering
Brahmin is a powerful force that connects all life
They base their beliefs on the Bible
27
Which of the following were philosophical beliefs that started in China?
reincarnation, Ra, mummification
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism
karma, dharma, Veda
Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
28
Which of the following allowed people to make permanent settlements?
agriculture and the domestication of animals
new materials such as clay and asphalt
the discovery and use of fire
tools such as spears, bows and arrows
29
How long was the reign of the Shang dynasty?
300 years
426 years
1000 years
600 years
30
Which of the following is a characteristic of life during the Paleolithic era?
surplus of food
hunting and gathering
domestication of plants and animals
job specialization
31
Which statement best describes the relationship between farming and the growth of towns?
farming helped establish permanent settlements
farming competed with hunting and gathering practices
farming held back development in the arts
farming led to more hunter gatherer groups
32
Brahmins, warriors, merchants/farmers, servants are all part of what system in ancient India?
government
religious
caste
economic
33
What was one feature that set Mohenjodaro apart from other civilizations?
it had roads
it had walls
it had private homes
it had sewer systems
34
What is a surplus of food?
when extra food spoils
when there is extra food to be stored
when not enough rain falls for extra food
people who wait in line for food
35
Which is the major difference between monotheism and polytheism?
the number of gods each religion believed in
the practices of each religion
the places where the religions were practiced
the books on which religions were based
36
How did people of ancient times make animals more productive?
they hunted them for food
they domesticated the animals
they trapped the animals
they let them run wild
37
What was an important architectural contribution of the ancient Egyptians?
pagodas
arches
aqueducts
pyramids
38
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hunting and gathering society?
They grew crops
They settled in one area
They were nomadic
They traded with other people
39
How were the governments of ancient Egypt and China similar?
they were ruled by a pharaoh
they were dynasties
they were democracies
they depended on the caste system
40
According to Daoism, what should people strive to do?
strive to maintain strict laws
seek power over others
work to gain wealth
live in harmony with nature
41
What was a negative impact of trade along the Silk Road?
bandits trying to steal cargo and water
spread of religious ideas
spread of architectural ideas
growth of trade
42
What were two architectural achievements of early Indian civilization?
pyramids and temples
aqueducts and roads
sewer system and Great Bath
irrigation system and the Great Wall
43
What do these laws indicate about the Babylonian system of justice?
Slaves were treated fairly
People were treated unfairly under these laws
Physicians were treated unfairly
All people were treated fairly under these laws
44
Who was the first emperor of China?
Laozi
Confucius
Shihuangdi
Han
45
Which of the following is a Confucian belief?
Yin and Yang
revenge
respect
strong society
46
Which of these phrases best summarizes Legalism?
Harsh laws are needed to keep order in society
Moral values are the key to social order
Educating people leads to a strong society
Citizens are capable of governing themselves
