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1
Hail to thee, O Nile! Thou show thyself in this land, Coming in peace, giving life to Egypt. How is the Nile portrayed?
A life giving god
An ordinary river
An evil ruler
A fair king
2
Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
It was located on the Persian Gulf
It contained a diverse group of people.
It contained a lot of natural resources
It was located between two rivers.
3
What was the impact of the Silk Road trade route?
Goods from China could be sold in Europe.
All of the above.
People had access to items that they didn't know of and new ideas/invention
Goods produced in Europe could be sold in China.
4
Hammurabi is best known for which of these?
Writing down a set of laws for his kingdom
Rebelling against the Egyptian Pharaoh
Creating the first civilization of the world
Establishing a kingdom based on Judaism
5
Which of the following were Sumerian inventions?
iron
wheel
hieroglyphics
currency
6
What was the main reason the Egyptians look forward to the annual flooding of the Nile?
They could travel faster on flood waters to trade.
Flooding encouraged trade.
Flooding let them test the strengths of dikes and dams.
Flooding improved farmland by depositing rich soil.
7
As a result of being conquered by Egypt, Nubians _______________________
Accepted many Egyptian beliefs and customs.
Gave up their previous way of life.
Refused to accept Egyptian customs.
Stopped worshipping their own gods.
8
How did the physical geography of China contribute to their civilization and culture?
Used bronze for tools and art
All of the above.
Emperor became powerful
Built the Great Wall of China
9
How did the physical geography of China contribute to their civilization and culture?
All of the above.
Emperor became powerful
Built the Great Wall of China
Led to Daoism and Confucianism
10
Why do the Chinese call the Huang He "China's Sorrow?"
Because its flooding was destructive.
Because its yellow.
Because its dirty.
Because its dried up.
11
Which TWO explain the importance of the geographic feature pointed to on the map?
Site of major religious festivals
Provide natural defense from invasion.
Site of earliest civilization in Egypt
Center of the first empire in China
12
What major world religions have been influenced by Judaism?
Islam
Hinduism
Jainism
Buddhism
13
How was Egypt similar to other ancient civilizations?
It developed in a hot and dry desert climate.
It developed in an area with lots of forests.
It developed in an area favorable for agriculture.
It developed in an area with other civilizations.
14
Which of the following were Sumerian inventions?
currency
plow
iron
hieroglyphics
15
Which TWO explain the importance of the geographic feature pointed to on the map?
Center of the first empire in China
Used to irrigate agricultural fields
Site of major religious festivals
Site of earliest civilization in Egypt
16
What major world religions have been influenced by Judaism?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
17
Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
The Egyptians believed the dead could enjoy them in the afterlife.
They served as museums.
The riches were hidden in tombs.
They were private storage rooms.
18
Why did Europeans import silk and spices on the Silk Road?
They wanted to limit Asian influence.
They wanted goods that were hard to find in their own land.
They wanted to cut off contact with Asia.
They wanted goods they had a large supply of.
19
What physical features served as natural barriers to Mesopotamia?
Black Sea
Nile River
Aegean Sea
Zagros Mountains
20
How did the physical geography of China contribute to their civilization and culture?
Developed unique writing system
Built the Great Wall of China
Used canals to irrigate crops
Emperor became powerful
21
What physical features served as natural barriers to Mesopotamia?
Nile River
Black Sea
Arabian Desert
Aegean Sea
22
What mountain range protected India from invasion?
Himalayans
Aryans
Indus
Appalachian
23
Which of the following were Sumerian inventions?
currency
cuneiform
iron
hieroglyphics
24
The need to keep records led to the development of
Cuneiform
Hieoglyphics
Alphabet
Sanskrit
25
The term "Caste System" is most associated with what society?
Yellow River Valley
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
Ancient Egypt
26
How did the barter system change over time?
Demand between civilizations increased.
Civilizations produced more goods.
Civilizations stopped bartering.
Civilizations began using money when they traded.
27
Which statement best explains how specialization of skilled craftsmen helped civilizations develop?
Their work increased hunter gatherer activities.
Their work reduced the dependence on the government.
Their work eliminated the need for agriculutre.
Their work allowed some people to focus on other tasks.
