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1
Which of the following was NOT an Israelites' king?
Saul
David
Ramses
Solomon
2
What were the three philosophies developed in ancient China?
Rastafari, Confucianism, Mormonism
Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism
Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism
Pentecostalism, Adventism, Judaism
3
We can infer the Minoans traveled to Africa?because...
They brought back African plants and animals
They did not travel to Africa.
The artwork on their walls show paintings of African monkies
They left traces of their civilization in Kenya
4
In what modern Middle East countries/area did Phoenicians live? OR: Where was Phoenicia?
Lebanon, Syria, Israel
Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
Yemen, Oman, UAE
Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan
5
The Great Wall was built to ____
Be the first artificial object seen clearly from space
Keep livestock in
Stop rebels from escaping China
Defend against Mongolia and northern tribes
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The
main
reason early civilization began near rivers:
Provided the only source of drinking water.
Silt left from floods provided nutrient-rich soil for crops.
It was a natural barrier
Rivers were nice to look at.
8
The horseshoe-shaped
region
in Mesopotamia where the earliest civilizations began to develop:
Indus River Valley
Chinese River Kingdoms
The Fertile Crescent
Ancient Egypt
9
Early humans and paleolithic peoples did not settle in one place, but were mostly...
merchants
sedentary farmers
nomadic hunter-gatherers
citizens of city-states
10
The Olmecs are called in Central America the:
Mother Civilization
Father Civilization
Silly Civilization
Sister Civilization
11
Are you watching tomorrows NASA SpaceX launch?
What is that?
Of course!
12
What animal did the Chavin worship?
Snakes
Tigers
Jaguars
Camels
13
Material usually used in the cities of Mesopotamia for building and crafts:
Marble
Mud
Sand
Rock
14
Pharaoh actually translates as meaning “big house”
True
False
15
Where did the Minoans primarily live?
Peloponnese
Macedonia
Island of Crete
Athens
16
meaning of Yahweh.
to be
to feel
to transpire
to become
17
Name of Ancient civilization studied, developed in the Andean region:
Phoenicia
Egypt
Moche
Chavin
18
most Chavin art was made to look like
previous cheifs
gorillas
skarks and whales
felines, snakes or birds of prey
19
What is the meaning of hierarchical?
People were not equal and didn't have same amount of power.
People were equal.
Peasant farmers
The important person was the ruler.
20
Girls and Women in Ancient China had their feet binded. Why?
It was thought to be beautiful
It made their work easier
It was trendy
Men didn't want their wives to escape them easily
21
A dynasty is best described as:
A series of rulers from different families
A king appointed by "god"
A series of rulers from a single family
22
Which term describes a period of peace and prosperity (for example, the Gupta Empire)?
A "red age"
A "golden age"
A "bronze age"
A "silver age"
23
Spiderman : New York // Gilgamesh : _______ ?
Uruk
Chaldea
Babylon
Ur
24
The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians practiced a kind of religion with multiple gods called:
Agnosticism
Atheism
Monotheism
Polytheism
25
One of the oldest cities known to archaeologists is...
Ur
Memphis
Jerusalem
Harrappa
26
The rivers associated most closely with Mesopotamia:
Huang He
The Nile
Ganges
Tigris & Euphrates
27
A patriarchal society is
a society which is run mainly by women
a society which is run by everyone
a society which is run by children
a society which is run by men
28
The Chavin civilization is unique because
it developed in the mountains, not a river valley
it developed a monotheistic religion
it did not have beasts of burden which limited agriculture
it disappeared without any explanation
29
What caused the destruction of the Minoans
Unknown
Warfare
Volcanic Eruption
Massive Tsunami
30
What were the Minoans known for?
Trade
Fishing
Shoe Shining
War
31
This is an area
ruled by a distant country
; Phoenicia had lots of them around the Mediterranean
Country
Colony
Annex
State
32
Which of the following is NOT an example of a characteristic of civilization?
Record keeping
Specialized worker
Advanced technology
Religion
33
Describe the Geography of Ancient China...
In Asia. Gobi north, Tibet west, Himalayas southwest.
In Australia. Gobi north, Tibet west, Himalayas southwest.
In Africa. Gobi north, Tibet west, Himalayas southwest.
In Antartica. Gobi north, Tibet west, Himalayas southwest.
34
What was the capital of the Chavin
Chavín de Huántar
Nazca
Chan Chan
Pachacamac
35
An Egyptian Pharaoh was considered to be what?
Ruler of the world
Scribe
Artisan
God
36
Ancient Egypt and Ancient China are similar because...
They both had to farm and fish
Only the boys could go to school
they both have mountains in their country
they both used hieroglyphics
37
Who did the Minoans name their civilization after?
KING MINOS
MINOS THE KING
MANOA
MINOSAURUS REX
38
Why did Phoenicia become a thriving and wealthy region?
Gold was discovered near the city of Tyre.
The warlike Phoenicians conquered their neighbors.
Phoenicia controlled access to the cities of Sumer.
They sold wood and dyed cloth to neighboring peoples.
39
Where was the Indus River Valley civilization?
Modern day Iraq
Modern Day China
Modern Day Egypt
Modern Day India
40
The main teaching of Confucius is:
Strict rules and severe punishment
Give up desire and follow nature
Contribute to community, education, and family
Reincarnation
41
Ancient Egyptian government can be described as:
Kings chosen by the people
Pharaohs ruling with the power of the "gods"
A president voted into office
Several leaders ruling together
42
Olmecs carried out their rituals in:
Caves
Palaces
Pyramids
Temples
43
This Babylonian introduced a code of harsh laws and strict punishment in Mesopotamia.
Asoka
Confucius
Hammurabi
Pharaoh Menes
44
In this social system (India's hierarchy), if you are born into a specific class, you are NOT ABLE to leave:
Chinese Legalism
India Caste System
Democracy
Egyptian theocracy
45
The nose ornament was used in Chavin de Huantar as:
Ceremonial-makes the wearer into a supernatural being
Decoration- to adorn the wealthy
Decoration- to adorn the Lanzon stone
a wedding ornament
46
Only boys could go to school in Ancient China.
True
False
47
Did the minoans Box
Yes
No
48
The Olmecs are from...
Ohio
Jamaica
Canada
Mexico
49
In ancient China, dinosaur bones were thought to be
monsters
huge birds
bones of dragons
extinct lizards
50
Where is Chavin de Huántar?
Peru
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
51
The Ancient hebrews or Israelites developed this form of religion:
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Agnosticism
52
Ancient Egypt had pharaohs, but ancient China had ____________.
emperors
kings
scribes
warriors
53
What was the Hanging Gardens?
A productive farming region
A giant cake pop
A levitating island
A paradise built for the Babylonian queen
54
Hieroglyphics is to ancient Egypt as __________________ is to ancient China.
capitals
hieroglyphis
cuneiform
calligraphy
55
What are the paintings the Minoans made on their walls?
Frescoes
Murals
Graffities
Canvas
56
The creation of a __________ led to a social hierarchy.
surplus
trade
building
agriculture
57
Which great piece of architecture did Ancient China build?
Pyramids
Sphinx
The Great Wall of China
The Great Shield of China
58
Which of the following was a common curse (offence or insult) made by Early Israelites?
You shall not eat at my house!
Your children will be deaf!
You shall not be buried!
Your wife will not cook for you!
59
Who was at the bottom of Egypt's social pyramide?
Framers and sleves.
Framers and slaves.
Farmers and slaves.
Farmers and slabes.
60
Natural
barriers
(such as mountains, rivers, or deserts):
Protected early city-states from invasion
Offered natural resources
61
During the neolithic (New Stone Age) revolution, people began to...
Build huge palaces
Keep being nomads
Raise crops and build small villages
Sing songs
62
Main river of Ancient Egypt:
The Nile
The Indus
The Euphrates
The Tigris
63
What was the Minoans most common sport
Bull leaping
Soccer
Rugby
64
Who was at the top of Egypt's social pyramid?
Faraoh, Novles, Priestss.
Paraoh, Nobbles, Prissts.
Pharaoh, Nobles, Priests.
Pharao, Nobes, Prests.
65
Who was at the top of China's social hierarchy?
Emperor, Artisans.
Emperor, State officials.
Emperor, Soldiers.
Emperor, Scholars.
