Unit 1 - Common Assessment

Question 1

______________ was a ruler of Babylon famous for creating _______ _________ .

Accepted Answer

Hammurabi; Strict laws

Question 2

This writing system shown below, developed in and around the Indus River Valley.

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit

Question 3

Domestication refers to...

Accepted Answer

The process of taming animals and plants to help humans

Question 4

In Mesopotamia, the city was typically built around the _____ in the city's center (Religious Temple).

Accepted Answer

Ziggurat

Question 5

Papyrus and hieroglyphics are both examples of which of the characteristics of Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

Record keeping/Writing

Question 6

The process of mummification was connected to the Egyptian belief in...

Accepted Answer

An afterlife

Question 7

Cuneiform is...

Accepted Answer

The first written language; Used in Mesopotamia (Sumerian)

Question 8

What physical feature gave the Indus River Valley natural protection?

Accepted Answer

Himalayan Mountains

Question 9

The Neolithic Revolution refers to the time when early humans...

Accepted Answer

Developed a system of agriculture

Question 10

What provided an environmental challenge to the people of the Indus River Valley?(Seasonal Wind Patterns)

Accepted Answer

Monsoons

Question 11

What were some of emperor Qin's achievements?

Accepted Answer

First emperor of China, Started the great wall, He was a strong leader, even if he was cruel

Question 12

What were two of the major achievements of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

hieroglyphics and papyrus

Question 13

Cuneiform was used for ...

Accepted Answer

Record keeping (trade records)

Question 14

If the Neolithic Revolution is a cause, which of these is an effect?

Accepted Answer

Villages grew as people settled and nomadic ways ended

Question 15

In what two cities did the people of the Indus River Valley settle?

Accepted Answer

Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

Question 16

What were the major religions of Ancient China?

Accepted Answer

Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism

Question 17

Ziggurats and pyramids are two examples of ___________ achievements.

Accepted Answer

Architectural

Question 18

How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in ancient China?

Accepted Answer

Allowed rulers to say they were chosen by the gods (heavens)

Question 19

Which of these are ancient Chinese inventions?

Accepted Answer

Paper, Seismograph, Gunpowder

Question 20

What were some of the great achievements of Ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

different types of agriculture, Pyramids, hieroglyphs, Papyrus, irrigation, Sphinx.

Question 21

Ancient India created metallurgy - What is it?

Accepted Answer

mixing alloys

Question 22

Which of these was NOT an example of Sumerian achievements?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Question 23

Who united China?

Accepted Answer

Qin Shihuangdi!

Question 24

What trade item did China keep a secret? *Made them very wealthy $$$

Accepted Answer

Silk

Question 25

People who believe in many gods are _______?

Accepted Answer

Polytheists

Question 26

What were some great achievements of Mesopotamian civilization?

Accepted Answer

Cuneiform writing, wheels, water clock, irrigation system.

Question 27

Papyrus was used in ancient Egypt and can be best associated with which of the terms below?

Accepted Answer

Hieroglyphics

Question 28

A series of related rulers is called a(n) __________________.

Accepted Answer

Dynasty

Question 29

Which statement describes the relationship between religion and politics in ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

It was a theocracy; Pharaohs were seen as gods

Question 30

Where is China?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 31

Why was the Great Wall of China constructed (built)?

Accepted Answer

To protect all of China

Question 32

What is the MOST important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Accepted Answer

People switched from nomads to settling in one place - permanent settlement

Question 33

Which of the following did the Nile River NOT provide for ancient Egyptians?

Accepted Answer

A place to worship the gods

Question 34

These achievements refer to contributions of the

Accepted Answer

Gupta Empire

Question 35

In Sumerian societies, what were used as city centers and religious places of sacrifice?

Accepted Answer

Ziggurats

Question 36

what are the 4 great inventions?

Accepted Answer

paper, compass, printing, gunpowder.

Question 37

How did the geography of ancient Egypt impact the civilization? (Sahara Desert, Med. Sea, Red Sea)

Accepted Answer

Natural barriers made conquering Egypt difficult

Question 38

Concept of Zero, Hindu- Arabic Numerals 1-9 and astronomy are achievements of the -

Accepted Answer

Gupta Empire

Question 39

What describes the position of the social hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Specialization of labor

Question 40

Early Chinese civilizations developed in which area?

Accepted Answer

On the banks of the Huang He River

Unit 1 - Common Assessment

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Unit 1 - Common Assessment

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