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1
Which of best describes culture?
the language of a group of people
the government of a group of people
the religion of a group of people
the way of life of a group of people
2
Which is the best explanation for why Mesopotamia built canals?
They needed a way to control low water levels.
They needed a way to control the surplus.
They needed new routes for their ships.
They needed a way to control the rivers' flow.
3
Which religion is most shown with the image of a wooden cross?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
4
Which ancient civilization depended on the Nile River?
Greece
Egypt
Rome
5
Why do historians use eras and periods of time to group and understand human activities?
Eras and periods make human activities more fun
none of the above
Eras and periods provide a means of organization
Eras and periods make history more interesting
6
BCE : CE :: BC : ___________
Anno Domini
Common Era
Before Common Era
After Death
7
In which economic system does the consumer drive the market?
traditional
command
market
mixed
8
Which religion beliefs in harmony with nature?
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism
9
In which type of government is society run by the leaders of a religion?
monarchy
democracy
theocracy
dictatorship
10
Gunpowder, tea, and silk production were first achieved in which civilization?
Mediterranean
Chinese
African
Indian
11
The Neolithic Age, also called the New Stone Age, began with the development of:
stone tools
farming
metal tools
hunting
12
China's response to rebellions are considered violations of
trade agreements
human rights
free trade
protecting the environment
13
Why do historians use a wide variety of sources to explore the past?
Many sources make the study of human history more fun
More sources they study, the more accurate conclusions are
More sources a historian studies, the quicker the work goes
none of the above
14
China was ruled for centuries by:
Westerners
Japan
family dynasties
none of the above
15
The resurrection is the Christian belief that Jesus
prayed 5 times a day
rose from the dead
was crucified
was a miracle worker
16
Who is the main prophet of Islam
Krishna
Muhammad
Muslim
Jesus
17
Most ancient civilizations had religions that were polytheistic. What does polytheism mean?
belief in an afterlife
belief that the earth itself is god
belief in more than one god
belief that the king is a god
18
Which civilization had one of the first systems of writing, known as cuneiform?
Mesopotamia
India
China
19
Usually, areas of higher development tend to be located near and around ______ and/or ______.
islands; tundras
coastlines; rivers
mountains; plateaus
rivers; deserts
20
When Neolithic communities divided jobs among different people, what did they gain?
Fewer enemies
Free time
Specialized skills
Larger populations
21
Hebrew -- Rabbi -- Jerusalem = Which religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
22
Which form of government is most likely to have a king?
dictatorship
theocracy
representative democracy
monarchy
23
In the middle easy what major religion is
MOST
dominant in this region?
Islam
Christianity
24
Which of the following is NOT a place where early human civilizations flourished?
Nile River
Rhine River
Huang He River
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
25
The major benefit of international trade is?
more goods at lower prices
everyone is guaranteed a job
it weakens the economy
it helps the country become independent
26
Buddhism teaches harmony and living simply
true
false
27
China's response to rebellions are considered violations of
human rights
human rights
human rights
human rights
28
Oil producing regions of the Middle East are located where?
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
Black Sea
Persian Gulf
29
The two main branches of geography are:
the study of water and the study of landforms
physical geography and human geography
regional and local
cartography and meteorology
30
A geographer’s tools include:
maps and globes
notes and tape recorders
all of the above
satellite images
31
Most ancient civilizations had religions that were polytheistic. What does polytheism mean?
belief that the earth itself is god
belief in an afterlife
belief in more than one god
belief that the king is a god
32
Which ancient civilization depended on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
India
Rome
Mesopotamia
33
Sumerians used levees, canals, and dams to:
Control the amount of water in the valley
Make ponds where they could wash clothes
Create waterfalls so they had water power
Keep water away from neighboring farms
34
Which of the following is NOT a result of increased reliance on manufacturing in China?
many Chinese have moved overseas for jobs
many Chinese have moved overseas for jobs
many Chinese have moved overseas for jobs
many Chinese have moved overseas for jobs
35
Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its name?
The northern plateau and the southern plateau
The Tigris River and the Euphrates River
The Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea
The fertile Crescent and the Mediterranean Sea
36
China was ruled for centuries by:
the Soviet Union
Westerners
family dynasties
Japan
37
China's one child policy was adopted because of what reason?
not enough crops
human rights
lack of economic development
overpopulation
38
All early civilizations had economies based on __________ and trade.
art
manufacturing
agriculture or farming
