Common Assessment #1

The Hebrews settled between the Mediterranean Sea and the —

Which ancient civilization was built around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

Where did the ancient Aryan people settle? 

What ancient writing system was made of pictures and found in Egypt?

Which concept refers to the belief in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth into a new body?

What two rivers are found in the Fertile Crescent?

The famous archaeological site known as Stonehenge is located in —

Silk, Paper, Porcelain, Compass How are these items significant to the Asian continent?

Which ancient civilization was found in the Indus River Valley?

Which early civilization had hereditary rulers called pharaohs?

The early river valley civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by —

Which of the following is most associated with Buddhism?

The first group of people to practice monotheism were the —

Which of the following best describes the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

Which statement best explains the migration of early humans?

During the 3rd century B.C., Asoka converted to —

During the Paleolithic Era, how did most early humans acquire food?

What ancient civilization developed the alphabet and traded purple dye?

What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?

The main idea of Hammurabi’s Code was —