Benchmark Review (WHI.1-5)

According to ancient Chinese belief, a just and effective ruler would -

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

This symbol is associated with both Confucianism and Taoism.

A line of rulers from the same family that ruled for long periods of time in China was called -

In Hinduism, what is the relationship between karma and reincarnation?

The early Hebrew people trace the beginning of their history back to which important person?

Which teachings could be considered part of Taoism?

People of the Old Stone Age migrated from Asia to North America when -

Which empire is associated with Asoka?

Which early civilization had rulers called pharaohs?

Which nearby civilization had the greatest influence on the culture of Kush?

People who move from place to place in search of food are called -

What was a major accomplishment of the Chinese civil service system?

Where is this archaeological site located?

The first group of people to practice monotheism were the -

Which statement describes the successful unification of cultures under Persian rule?

Identify this type of writing:

The landform on which ancient Greece was located is known as the --

What did Buddha believe was the cause of all suffering?

Individuals from early civilizations who could read and write the language of their culture are

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor remains in power as long as he-

Which aspect of the environment has the greatest impact on human's need for shelter?

Which empire is described as the Golden Age of classical Indian culture?

The river valley civilizations of Egypt & Mesopotamia developed governments that were ruled by-

The main idea of Hammurabi's Code was -

The scattering of Jews is known as -

One achievement of the Indus civilization was the-

Which two rivers influenced Mesopotamia?

The book of teachings for the Hebrew of people is known as -

These structures are associated with which civilization?

Which of the following emphasized ancestor worship and focused on education in ancient China?

Which civilization contributed silk, paper, and porcelain to the world?

What is the holy city of Judaism?

Which religion teaches that there are two opposing forces (good and evil) in the universe?

The type of government that best describes early Mesopotamia is -

Paleolithic and Neolithic man usually lived on plants and animals that were located near -

What was the major trade route that linked China to the west?

A group of people who believe in many gods practice -

How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?

Identify this type of writing:

What is the ethnic religion practiced in Japan?

To raise money to keep the empire running, the Persians developed -

Due to trade and colonization, Hellenic culture spread across the Mediterranean and ---

Both the Hebrews & the Phoenicians settled along the -

This illustration is an example of art from which time period?

Carbon dating is used by -

In which part of the world do scientists believe the first homo sapiens emerged?

Neolithic societies led to the development of civilizations by

The objects identified in the picture would most likely come from which period?

The major city-states of ancient Greece were---

What is China's major religion?

Which of the following is a basic belief of all followers of Hinduism?

What physical barrier separated India from China?