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1
How did people in the
Paleolithic Age
get their food?
They traded over land and sea.
They planted and harvested their food.
They hunted and gathered their food.
They herded goats & cattle.
2
How is the
Qin Tomb
evidence of ancient China's religious beliefs?
The large pyramid was built as a place of worship.
The large ziggurat was the center of sacrifice to the gods.
IT was built to protect the Qin emperor in the afterlife.
It was built as a place of worship for many gods.
3
Which of the following causes
cultural diffusion?
Specialization, cooperation and sociology.
Diversification, transportation and specialization.
Trade, immigration, invaders & technology.
Industry, migration, bartering and isolation.
4
My job in ancient Egypt would compare to a record keeper/business manager. Who was I?
A priest.
A vizier.
A scribe.
A pharaoh.
5
How did one's
caste
impact their life and role in society?
Determined housing and education.
Determined clothing style and religion.
Determined religion and language.
Determined occupation and social group.
6
Why was King Phillip II of Macedonia able to conquer the ancient Greeks?
Greece was ruled by a tyrant who didn't give up control.
The city-states were united and fought successfully.
The city-states were divided and fighting each other.
Greece was ruled by a strong monarch who gave up.
7
Why would the Sumerian
cuneiform
be important to a historian?
Cuneiform mapped out the geography of Sumer.
Cuneiform was a tool the Sumerians used.
Cuneiform was an artifact used by the people.
Cuneiform was a written record of Sumerian events.
8
Why did the nobles rebel against King John?
He convinced nobles to crown him as Holy Roman Emperor.
He imposed high taxes, and exercised absolute power.
He established feudalism and refused to give land to nobles.
He persuaded serfs to make him dictator for life.
9
Why do historians read diaries and letters from the past?
To devise plans for future civilizations.
To generate interest in foreign affairs everywhere.
To examine past events to learn cause/effect.
To compare current events with past ones.
10
Why were
levees
built by rivers in Ancient Sumer?
Levees were built to prevent floods.
Levees were built to irrigate crops.
Levees were built to protect villages from attack.
Levees were built to load barges.
11
How did the migration of the
Aryans
into India impact the society?
Impacted farming practices and language.
Impacted social structure and trade.
Impacted religion and social structure.
Impacted housing and farming practices.
12
Why could
Ramses the Great
be described as vain or conceited?
He had over 100 wives and children.
He had hundreds of statues of himself erected.
He was concerned about the well being of his people.
He wrote numerous books about his life.
13
What connection does the
Boston Marathon
have to the ancient Greeks?
The Athenians sailed 26 miles to defeat the Persians.
Boston was a major battle site during the Persian Wars.
Boston was the name of a mountain pass for the 300 Spartans.
After the battle of Marathon, a Greek ran 26 miles.
14
Why did the Mayans practice the
slash & burn method?
The soil was too fertile and needed water.
To remove the rocks and minerals from the soil.
The soil was too saturated with water for farming.
To get nutrient rich soil and access to sunlight.
15
Worship of a lion-god in Kush reflected which influence of Kushite culture?
Assyrian
Egyptian
African
Mesopotamian
16
How did the development of new capabilities of hominid groups impact their society?
It increased their life expectancy.
It shortened their life expectancy.
It decreased their territory.
It increased their territory.
17
Which best describes the theme of
place
for Portugal
?
It has a smaller land mass compared to Spain.
They produce grapes, and the citizens speak Portuguese.
Their main mode of transporting goods is shipping.
They are located off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
18
Why did the Roman Senate fear Julius Caesar?
He wanted to be a patrician.
He wanted to be a plebian.
He wanted to be a philosopher.
He wanted to be a dictator.
19
What do all three time periods of ancient Egypt have in common? (Old, Middle, New Kingdom)
All 3 were ruled by a strong king.
All 3 experienced war and conflict.
All 3 experienced economic hardships.
All 3 experienced stability and unity.
20
Which of these is an example of
human environment interaction?
Humans often travel by air to trade.
Humans often change their surroundings.
Humans often speak multiple languages.
Humans migrate and spread their culture.
21
How were the governments of the
Roman Republic
and
Roman Empire
different?
The Empire extended more rights to the citizens.
The Republic granted more power to the dictator.
The Republic extended more rights to the citizens.
The Empire limited the power of the dictator.
22
Why have the Mayans been described as intellectually advanced?
They were able to read and write in English.
They developed terrace farming and cuneiform writing.
They were skilled in math and astronomy.
They developed the scientific method.
23
An
anthropologist
would most likely examine which type of thematic map?
One with different battles fought during WWII.
One with different mountain ranges around the world.
One with different languages spoken around the world.
One with different minerals found on the Earth's surface.
24
What did the Romans give to those they conquered?
Rights, which made the dictator more powerful.
Citizenship, which strengthened the empire.
Laws, which caused civil war.
Disease, which spread through the empire.
25
How did the Silk Road connect ancient China to markets in the west?
It was a large passage connecting China to Middle East.
It was a series of interconnected trade routes.
IT was a narrow passage through the Himalaya Mts.
IT was a large passage leading to trade markets.
26
Why was the Great Wall of China a collaborative effort?
People from all over China worked on the project for years.
People from Mongolia and China worked on it together.
Shi Huangdi had many people work together to build it.
Multiple dynasties strengthened and added to the wall.
27
How did the arrival of the Europeans impact the native inhabitants of Latin America?
Development of a trading network.
Disease, warfare and enslavement.
Preservation of their culture.
Improved standard of living.
28
The invention of which device most affected the
food supply
in Sumer?
The plow.
The wheel.
The arch.
The chariot.
29
Which of these activities would an
archaeologist
most likely do?
Generate maps to show political & physical features.
Examine artifacts to learn more about past cultures.
Read secondary sources to determine accuracy.
Study the Earth's features through experimentation.
30
How did religion play a large role in the life of the ancient Greeks?
It regulated international trade.
It established a system of laws.
It explained the world around them.
It defined their political system.
31
Which Greek accomplishment is evident in our political system today?
Democracy.
Literature.
Elections.
Architecture.
32
How did the years of the
Pax Romana
impact the people of Rome?
They suffered from prosperity and foreign invasion.
They suffered greatly under the rule of a tyrant.
They experienced civil war, poverty and poor conditions.
They experienced peace & prosperity from innovations.
33
Why did the church join forces with Charlemagne, and how did this impact them?
They restored past religion; people were polytheistic.
They joined to protect the Emperor; people lost rights.
They joined to bring power to the church; education improved
They joined to prevent future invasion; people were freed.
34
Why is the Magna Carta significant to future constitutional governments?
It limited the ruler's power.
It established equality amongst men.
The protestants depended on it.
It required democracy.
35
How did the emperor of the Qin dynasty insure powerful families would not divide China?
He imprisoned the head of each family.
He took all their wealth and resources.
He made them move to the capital city.
He made them pay tribute to the empire.
36
What was the chief geographic challenge for the Aztecs, and how did they solve it?
They were located in a desert, so they built aqueducts.
They were located in the mountains, so they built terraces.
They were located on an island, so they built chinampas.
They were located in the swamped, so they moved.
37
New
ideas, inventions and patterns
in a culture...
Are inventions.
Are outdated.
Are archaic.
Are innovations.
38
How did Ashoka's religious conversion impact the society of ancient India?
New edicts restricting social mobility.
New edicts promoting Hinduism and fasting.
New edicts for education, trade & religion.
New edicts for farming, travel & marriage.
39
How is
Hammurabi
best remembered?
Hammurabi created a system of canals.
Hammurabi created a code of laws.
Hammurabi created a hanging garden.
Hammurabi created a style of battle.
40
How did the Incas modify their geography to develop their empire?
They created terraces for better transportation.
They destroyed the rainforest for cattle grazing.
They cut terraces into mountains to grow crops.
They cut down trees to create roads and sewers.
41
Why were the Middle Ages called "The Middle Ages"?
It was after the fall of Rome, and before the modern era.
All important events happened in the middle of Europe.
Society changed to include a middle class.
"Middle" is Latin for new beginnings in Europe.
42
How did deserts help the people of Egypt and Kush?
They provided a rare type of vegetation.
They provided protection from invaders.
They provided dry weather for farming.
They provided direct routes for trade.
43
What was the greatest benefit to people when early farmers domesticated plants and animals?
People could travel more easily.
People kept pets for company.
People shared most of the work.
People had a stable food supply.
44
People within a
culture
share...
Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors.
Homes, traditions and technology.
Language, customs and heritage.
Entertainment, beliefs and recreation.
45
Which statement best describes
movement
in Italy?
The Vatican City is located within the city of Rome.
The Eiffel Tower is on the western side of Paris.
In Venice, there are water taxis to travel in the streets
Florence became Italy's capital in 1865.
46
If people share a common
language, custom, and heritage...
They are a cultural groupl.
They are an ethnic group.
They are an indigenous tribe.
They are an extended family.
47
Why did ancient China not benefit or experience much from cultural diffusion
Geography limited interaction with other people and cultures
Walls built for protection also kept others out.
Other civilizations shunned them because of their beliefs.
Language barriers made communication difficult.
48
What was the purpose of Assyrian
aqueducts?
Aqueducts let boats pass between rivers.
The aqueducts brought water into the city.
Aqueducts protected the palace from attack.
The aqueducts raised crops in the dry soil.
49
How did people in Western Europe gain stability after the fall of Rome?
They spread Christianity and expanded trade.
They rebuilt the cities and road networks.
They established/implemented feudalism.
They restored Julius Caesar to the throne.
50
What evidence is there that Mohenjo-daro had a social structure?
A pharaoh ruled with central powers.
Inhabitants lived together regardless of class.
A caste system was implemented.
People resided in upper or lower city based on status.
51
Why is India described as a
subcontinent?
It is small and geographically diverse from Asia.
It is large and geographically separated form Asia.
It is large & landlocked in the southern hemisphere.
It is small and in the center of Asia.
52
Based on the prefix,
"hemi",
and the root word
"sphere",
what is a
hemisphere?
A hemisphere consists of two circles.
A hemisphere is a half circle.
A hemisphere consists of three circles.
A hemisphere is a full circle.
53
How has the perception and practices of the
Olympics
changed over time?
They are more secular, and are only for Greeks.
They are now more ceremonial, and religious in nature.
They are now more secular, and have expanded globally.
They're now more sacred, and limit participation.
54
How did the rights of
plebians
differ from
patricians
?
Plebians had more rights and could hold office.
Patricians had more rights and could hold office.
Patricians had fewer rights but could hold office.
Plebians had fewer rights but could hold office.
55
Why are
latitude lines
running through Europe known as
"north latitude"?
Europe is in the southern hemisphere.
Europe is in the North Pole region.
Europe is in the latitude of the equator.
Europe is in the northern hemisphere.
