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World History: Neolithic Revolution and River Valley Civilizations
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Type of government where the ruler is viewed as a divine figure
democracy
dictatorship
oligarchy
theocracy
2
How did the domestication of plants and food ultimately lead to civilizations?
They had a place to live
Food surplus
Great weapons
They had shelters now
3
Where are the origins of cuneiform?
China
India
Mesopotamia
Egypt
4
Name for the social class hierarchy in India
caste system
moksha
filial piety
feudalism
5
What was the Code of Hammurabi?
Pharaoh's tomb
Chinese social classes
The secret language of Sumer
First written law code
6
The code of moral behavior for Jews is called...
the Qur'an
the Tripitaka
the 10 Commandments
Code of Hammurabi
7
An archaeologist discovered hieroglyphics -- in which location was this writing most likely found?
Site B
Site A
Site C
Site D
8
The main teachings of Buddha are called...
the Four Noble Truths
the 10 Commandments
the Torah
the Filial Piety
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Cycle of birth, death, and rebirth – both Hindus and Buddhists believe this
reincarnation
enlightenment
nirvana
filial piety
10
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were highly sophisticated cities in the Indus Valley.
False
True
11
Group in Indian society that was considered unclean and unworthy
untouchables
unreachables
undesirables
unlookables
12
The religion of the Hebrew people
Catholicism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
13
Chinese scholar who believed that education and relationships were key in restoring order in China
Laozi
Han Fei
Shi Huangdi
Confucius
14
The Egyptians believed the pharaoh was a god.
True
False
15
Prior to the Neolithic Revolution, people spent most of their time...
Hunting & Gathering
Writing
Farming
Domesticating Animals
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What did most early civilizations have in common?
They buried their rulers in large pyramids
They were ruled by pharoahs
They began near a river valley
They farmed wheat and barley
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Neolithic refers to...
Present Day
New Stone Age
Modern Age
Old Stone Age
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Ancient political unit that comprised the city and the farmland surrounding it
colony
protectorate
province
city-state
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Chinese philosophy based on strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain control and order
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Polytheism
20
Luxury item that was the most closely guarded secret in ancient China
Tea
Porcelain
Silk
Bronze
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Monotheism refers to people who believe in...
No Gods
One God
Many Gods
22
The holy book of Judaism is called
the Qur'an
the Vedas
the Bible
the Torah
23
Paleolithic means...
Modern Age
New Stone Age
Old Stone Age
Ancient World
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Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?
praying five times a day
belief in a convenant and a single God
worshipping many gods
following the Eightfold Path
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The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to...
make stone temples for religious ceremonies
grow food and domesticate animals
fight wars using metal weapons
trade with others in the same river valley
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One of the main ideas in Confucianism -- respect for parents and elders
the 10 Commandments
Filial Piety
the Four Noble Truth
the Code of Hammurabi
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He believed people could overcome their desires by following the Eightfold Path
Siddhartha Gautama
Laozi
Shi Huangdi
Confucius
28
The practice of cutting down and then scorching a field in preparation for farming is known as
terrace farming
organic farming
torch-and-run farming
slash-and-burn farming
29
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilizations because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated civilizations and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
established written laws and served as a model for establishing justice
30
A dynasty is a...
pharaoh
series of rulers from the same family
dictator that gets elected
president
31
What was China’s “First Emperor” buried with?
his collection of Bibles
his entire extended family
his army made of terracotta
his favorite pet dragon
32
Symbol that represents the concept of the 2 opposing powers or forces in nature
the Yin Yang
the Swastika
the Crescent Moon and Star
the Star of David
33
What does the "C" stand for in SCAAR?
Conservative Coalition
Complex Institutions
Complex Civilizations
Complex Resolution
34
Ditches that carried water from rivers to fields and served as flood control
artisan
irrigation
cuneiform
pharoah
35
In Hinduism, when you have reached perfect peace and understanding you have attained...
heaven
enlightenment
moksha
nirvana
36
These were used by ancient Chinese priests to communicate with gods and ancestors
Ouija boards
Telephones
Crystal balls
Oracle bones
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Which civilization practiced mummification -- the embalming and drying of a corpse to prevent it from decaying?
India
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
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Building in ancient Mesopotamian cities that was the center of government, storage place, and temple
citadel
ziggurat
pyramid
obelisk
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The river valleys were the birthplaces of civilization because...
were isolated from other cultural influences
had rich deposits of iron ore and coat
were easy to defend from invasion
had fertile soil, fresh water, and climates that enabled farming
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Trans-Asian route used by the Chinese to travel west for trade and how Buddhism reached China
Silk Road
Royal Road
Eightfold Path
Trans-Siberian Railway
