WH8 Sem 1 Exam

Which of the following statements best describes Hinduism?

What was important about Donald Johanson's discovery of Lucy in 1974?

The time when the earth became covered with huge glaciers is known as the

Consisted of a city as the political center and the surrounding countryside

Which concept taught that each person had a set of spiritual Duties to fulfill?

Which word means "to move from one place to another?"

Which sect of Buddhism tired to follow the Buddha's teachings Exactly (stay True)?

Unknowingly brought to the Americas by Spanish they were as deadly to Native Americans as war

Which region's name, in Greek, means "Between the Rivers?"

Egyptian queen, known for building impressive monuments & temples & working to increase trade

What group of hominids is the most closely related to modern humans?

The Hittites skillfully used a wheeled, horse-drawn battle car also known as a

What group invaded the Indus Valley from the west after the end of the Harappan Civilization?

In 1537, he led a group of Spanish conquistadors to defeat Atahualpa and the Inca

A huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians & other peoples is known as a

Built the largest empire in South America--known for quipu, masonry & terrace farming

The ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols is known as

Which of the following were the most important physical features in Mesopotamia?

What were the key factors in the rise of the Aztec Empire?

Which of the following correctly lists the 4 main Varnas of the Aryan Caste system?

All of the following natural barriers helped to protect Egypt against invasion EXCEPT

What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans?

The worship of many gods is known as

What were the sacred hymns and poems of the Aryans called?

Asoka devoted time and resources to improving the lives of his people after he converted to

The cultural achievements for which the Maya are well known include

Why is the study of ancient bones important to us today?

According to Hinduism, people are reborn into different forms which depend upon one's

Which sect of Buddhism believed that other people could interpret the Buddha's teachings?

Period of Ancient Egyptian history began with Mentuhotep II rule & marked by order & stability

Why was finding the Rosetta Stone so important to scholars?

The guiding principles at the heart of the Buddha's teachings are the

During which period did the 1st use of seeds and growing crops take place?

Which period in Ancient Egyptian history began shortly after Menes united Upper & Lower Egypt?

Which Indian piece of literature contains the passages called the Bhagavad Gita?

Ancient Indians were masters of the science of working with metals which is called

A community of people who share a common culture is called a

The time before there was writing is known as

Which of the following is also known as "The Old Stone Age"

Why was the Inca road system important?

Which of these is an effect that the development of irrigation had on early farming settlements

He was famous for his code of laws, which dealt w/many aspects of daily life & was written down

By 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power. What conclusion can be drawn from this?

What was the relationship betwen trade & the spread of the Phoenician alphabet?

What is the name of the land bridge over which ancient humans traveled to North America?

Located high in Andes Mts, this served as a royal retreat where Incan rulers could relax

This Chaldean monarch rebuilt the city of Babylon & was famous for the Hanging Gardens

Who led a group of Spanish conquistadors in conquering the Aztec Empire?

This language of the Aryans is the root of many modern South Asian languages

Ancient Egypt reached the height of its power & glory during which period?

The Harappan civilization developed in the valley of which river?

What are the seasonal wind patterns that cause India's wet and dry seasons?

What technology did the Hittites and the Assyrians use in battle?

What changes did the development of agriculture bring to human society?

The Pharoah whose reign was longest in Egyptian history & strengthened the western frontier

Which 2 developments led to the people of the Stone Age building permanent settlements?

Created by Indian scholars & brought to Europe by the Arabs, this is the # system we use today?

The process of changing plants and animals to make them more useful to humans is called

Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism did not place a lot of importance on

Which of the following is also known as "Upright Man?"

The mountains of northern India are called the

Which of the following BEST describes how Egyptian civilization developed?

Who created an empire in the Valley of Mexico--known for pyramids, chocolate & human sacrifice

Civilization on Yucatan Peninsula & N. Guatemala-many of their descendants R still there today

People who hunt animals & gather wild plants, seeds, fruits & nuts to survive are known as

He was the 1st to have a permanent army & he created the world's first empire

The name of the large crescent-shaped arc of rich farmland-from Persian Gulf to Mediterr Sea

Which is the BEST explanation for why Mesopotamians built canals?

Which of the following theories explains the demise of the Maya Civilization?

A triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river

Created the 1st empire of the Americas (S. Mexico) - are known for GIANT STONE HEADS

Entering India from the northwest was difficult because of which mountains?

With which of the following statements would the Buddha most likely DISAGREE?

The Spanish soldiers, or CONQUerors who came to the Americas seeking riches