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Unit 1 Exam- Ancient River Civilizations
Unit 1 Exam- Ancient River Civilizations
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1
How did natural barriers such as the Gobi Desert help ancient China?
Increased opportunities for trading goods
They allowed the sharing of ideas with other regions
They kept away invaders
Made it easier to farm
2
Which religion did Ashoka support during his reign over the Maurya Empire?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
3
The primary religion of Area "D"
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
4
Which of the following concepts refers to the belief in one god?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Zoroastrianism
5
Three types of writing are found on Rosetta Stone. Hieroglyphics, Demotic, and -
Greek
Arabic
Sanskrit
Latin
6
By what route was Buddhism diffused northward to China during the Han Dynasty?
Columbian Trade routes
Transcontinental Railroad
Atlantic Ocean
Silk Road
7
Where was the Shang dynasty located?
Gobi Desert
Tibetan Plateau
Huang He River
Himalayan Mountains
8
Which occupation would be placed highest on this pyramid?
Jeweler
Farmer
Religious Teacher
Military Leader
9
How did Hatshepsut show that her rule was legitimate?
Spreading images of her dressed in male clothing
Having her stepson declare her as Pharoah
Marrying king of the neighboring country
Issuing decrees that Pharaohs should be female
10
Where did Hinduism originate?
Japan
India
Mongolia
China
11
Both the Mauryan and Gupta Empires were located in —
Mesopotamia
India
China
Egypt
12
The book of teachings for the Hebrew people is known as the —
Quran
Bible
Torah
Upanishads
13
Ancient India, one of the world's first civilizations, developed along the —
Nile
Indus
Euphrates
Tigris
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The choice to build the Great Wall had which benefit to the ancient Chinese?
Improved irrigation
Improved hunting
Protection from northern invaders
Protection from weather
15
What word is often used to describe people in ancient Indian society without caste identity?
Untouchables
Pharoahs
Helots
Satraps
16
Which characteristic do Buddhism and Hinduism share?
Faith in divine salvation
Rigid social system
Concept of Karma
Belief in a single diety
17
Which of the following is considered to be a founding father of Judaism?
Saul
David
Abraham
Moses
18
Which refers to Mesopotamia?
The land of the Mediterranean
The land between the rivers
The land between the mountains
The land of the Upper Nile
19
Which written law code is from ancient river valley civilizations?
Twelve Tables
Code of Hammurabi
Justinian's Law Code
20
Which civilization's leaders claimed to rule under the Mandate of Heaven?
Indian
Chinese
Egyptian
Persian
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Which is the best example of a belief a follower of Confucianism would hold?
Treating someone as you would want to be treated
There is a balance of good and evil that guides the universe
People are generally bad and must be forced to obey
It is important to return to ethics and morals to handle life