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Unit 1 (Ancient Civilizations) Review
Unit 1 (Ancient Civilizations) Review
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1
A series of invasions by Persia, and then Rome, led to the downfall of the _______ empire.
Gupta
Qin
Mesopotamian
Egyptian
2
The Nile River sustained the Egyptian population. Where might you find it on a map?
In Northwestern India; near modern-day Pakistan
In Northern China
In the Middle East; modern-day Iraq
In Northern Africa; the delta empties into the Mediterranean
3
Was the pharaoh in ancient Egypt considered divine (a god)?
Yes
No
4
Monotheism means
the belief in no gods
the belief in one god
the belief in many gods
5
Mesopotamia is found between the Tigris and Euphrates. Where would you find it on a map?
In Northern China
In Northern Africa; the delta empties into the Mediterranean
In the Middle East; modern-day Iraq
In Northwestern India; near modern-day Pakistan
6
Which of the following is the most sacred text of Judaism?
Quran
Upanishads
Torah
Vedas
7
This image shows a stupa. Where might you find one in the ancient world?
Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
India
8
Who is considered the father of Judaism?
David
Abraham
Jesus
Solomon
9
The Diaspora concerns the spreading of people beyond their ancient homeland. Which religion is it referring to?
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
10
Which of the following dynasties reunited China after the warring states period?
Zhou
Han
Shang
Qin
11
The ______ soldiers were mass produced and buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb.
terracotta
bronze
brick
porcelain
12
Who of the following is known as the "Buddha"?
Brahman
Siddhartha Guatama
Asoka
Atman
13
The Yellow River can be found where on a map?
In Northern China
In the Middle East; modern-day Iraq
In Northwestern India; near modern-day Pakistan
In Northern Africa; the delta empties into the Mediterranean
14
Moksha is to achieve union with Brahman. Which religion should be associated with this?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
15
Re and _________ are considered the main deities of the ancient Egyptian religion.
Osiris
Isis
Horus
Seth
16
Atman, or essential self, should be associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Daoism
17
Which person made the writing of Chinese characters uniform across the empire?
Asoka
Shi Huangdi
Chandragupta
Abraham
18
Does this image also show people from ancient India?
No
Yes
19
__________ mathematics in Egypt helped with the creation of the pyramids
appraisal
architectural
quantification
measurement
20
The Indus River can be found where on a map?
In the Middle East; modern-day Iraq
In Northern Africa; the delta empties into the Mediterranean
In Northwestern India; near modern-day Pakistan
In Northern China
21
Which of the two terms below means "the religious and moral duties of an individual" in Hinduism?
karma
dharma
22
The ______ Noble Truths stand at the heart of Buddhism.
Two
Five
Four
Three
23
The Great Wall was constructed mainly to maintain defenses against the northern nomads in China.
false
true
24
An emphasis on human action becoming one with nature is associated with which worldview?
Hinduism
Jainism
Confucianism
Daoism
25
The caste system should be associated with which civilization?
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
Qin
26
A dowry is referring to a payment a ______ brings to a marriage.
woman
man
27
Egypt is to hieroglyphics as Sumer is to _______.
inscriptions
cuneiform
glyphs
pictograms
28
Who was the last major Mauryan emperor in India?
Asoka
Chandragupta
29
The specialization of labor in ancient history led to improvements in
social class structures
architectural output
technology and skills
industrial products
30
Nirvana is union w/ the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth. Which religion should you associate this with?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism