Ten Commandments guided the ancient Jews in setting up their society and government; What rule of law did it develop?

The idea that laws should apply to everyone equally.

What characteristic from the Roman Republic influenced the development of modern Democratic-Republican governments?

The election of representatives to a legislature

Which of the following would best complete the web?

Canaan will belong to the Israelites, "the choosen people"

How would the most centralized form of government in a Greek polis most likely be characterized?

Polis ruled by a king with a hereditary system of governance

Based on this map, how did the geography of Greece influence the political development of the Greek city-states?

Large areas of fertile farmland made Greek city-states self-sufficient

Ghana’s location in West Africa helped spread ideas during its period as the center of the gold-salt trade indicated?

Ghana had many trade networks that allowed an exchange of ideas and customs

Hominids lived before history was recorded. Which of the following would be evidence to support this claim?

Comparison of bones found in different archaeological sites

What was a major long-term cause of the division shown on this map?

Emperor Diocletian divided the Roman empire.

Why did the ancient Egyptians build sphinxes?

Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to serve as guardians at tombs and temples

Under the Song dynasty, what factors contributed to an economic expansion?

Improved farming methods and availability of cash crops

By about A.D. 1, the Kingdom of Axum (Northern Ethiopia) became wealthy because it ____________?

Controlled Red Sea trade with Africa, India, and the Mediterranean

What role did the mountains play in the cultural development of South Asian civilizations?

Provided protection from foreign invaders

What is one way that ancient Greek architectural ideas (the Parthenon, etc...) have influenced the modern world?

Many public buildings include columns in their designs.

Explain the impact of the Ottoman Empire on Eastern Europe.

A powerful fleet led to Ottoman domination of Mediterranean trade routes.

Which statement best describes the development of Hinduism as a major world religion?

Hinduism blended beliefs and practices came from Aryans and other groups

How did traders along the Silk Road facilitate the spread of ideas between China and the West?

Traders brought Chinese ideas and goods to the West and vice versa

This map could best be used to show what historical development?

The decline and fall of the Abbasid dynasty

What was the relationship between Judaism and Christianity during the Roman empire?

Christianity was based on Judaism, and both religions were monotheistic

The main trend shown on this map was largely the result of

The work of missionaries sent by the Church.

Explain how Rome’s treatment of conquered people furthered united in their vast empire.

By accepting Roman leadership and paying their taxes

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Human History Pre Assessment (World History 9th Grade Day 1)

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1
Ten Commandments guided the ancient Jews in setting up their society and government; What rule of law did it develop?
The idea that there should be separate laws for citizens and non-citizens.
The rule that all laws should be displayed for the public.
The idea that laws should apply to everyone equally.
The belief that religious laws are more important than civil laws.
2
What characteristic from the Roman Republic influenced the development of modern Democratic-Republican governments?
The power of patricians to veto the actions of tribunes
The election of representatives to a legislature
The role of the consuls in overseeing government
The appointment of temporary dictators in times of emergency
3
Which of the following has its roots in Hammurabi’s Code?
The Constitution
Hieroglyphics
Anthology
The Dead Sea Scrolls
4
Which of the following would best complete the web?
Ethical and moral teachings
Canaan will belong to the Israelites, "the choosen people"
Ten Commandments
Hebrews will be freed from slavery
5
How would the most centralized form of government in a Greek polis most likely be characterized?
Ruled by all citizens. Leaders chosen by ballot
Ruled by elite group of citizens and backed by wealthy merchants
Polis ruled by a king with a hereditary system of governance
Ruled by landowning elite who are appointed by king
6
Based on this map, how did the geography of Greece influence the political development of the Greek city-states?
Large areas of fertile farmland made Greek city-states self-sufficient
A harsh sea environment discouraged trade and communication
Rugged mountain ranges created natural borders
Ready access to water routes made it easy to create a unified Greek empire
7
Ghana’s location in West Africa helped spread ideas during its period as the center of the gold-salt trade indicated?
Christian merchants and missionaries made Ghana a center of learning
Ghana had many trade networks that allowed an exchange of ideas and customs
The slave trade with the Americas brought economic prosperity to the nation
Ghana’s salt trade with India and China led to international trade
8
The major cause for the division of Islam was disagreement over___________?
Interpretation of the five Pillars of Islam.
Use of meditation and fasting to communicate with God.
Treatment of conquered peoples in the Arab empire.
How to choose a Caliph.
9
Hominids lived before history was recorded. Which of the following would be evidence to support this claim?
Early tools found in Olduvai Gorge
Comparison of bones found in different archaeological sites
Excavation of public buildings
Remains of domesticated animals
10
What was a major long-term cause of the division shown on this map?
Charles Martel was unable to repel Muslim forces at the Battle of Tours.
Emperor Diocletian divided the Roman empire.
Viking invaders attacked much of western and eastern Europe.
Christian Crusaders recaptured the city of Jerusalem.
11
Why did the ancient Egyptians build sphinxes?
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to provide shelter in the desert
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to impress foreign dignitaries
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes to serve as guardians at tombs and temples
Ancient Egyptians built sphinxes as protection against angry gods
12
Under the Song dynasty, what factors contributed to an economic expansion?
Expansion of trade with Korea and the Mongol empire
Construction of new canals that shipped food overseas
Improved farming methods and availability of cash crops
Issuance of paper money that could be traded for goods
13
By about A.D. 1, the Kingdom of Axum (Northern Ethiopia) became wealthy because it ____________?
Had many port cities in its small kingdom
Was a city-state closely connected to Egypt and southwest Asia
Controlled Red Sea trade with Africa, India, and the Mediterranean
Established colonies near India for trading purposes
14
What role did the mountains play in the cultural development of South Asian civilizations?
Determined the frequency of monsoons and the growing season
Provided a place for the Aryan culture to develop its political system
Provided protection from foreign invaders
Created a natural trade route to other cultures and their customs.
15
What is one way that ancient Greek architectural ideas (the Parthenon, etc...) have influenced the modern world?
Modern religious tend to be built at the highest points of cities.
Many modern homes are constructed mostly of stone.
Many public buildings include columns in their designs.
Modern houses of worship duplicate the gentle slope of the roofline.
16
Explain the impact of the Ottoman Empire on Eastern Europe.
Austria, fearing Ottoman power, besieged Constantinople.
Fear of the Ottomans led to a breakdown of European alliances.
A powerful fleet led to Ottoman domination of Mediterranean trade routes.
The Holy Roman Empire surrendered lands in Eastern Europe to the Ottomans.
17
Constructing temples and pyramids required the development of geometry in Ancient Egypt.
True
False
18
A farmer in a River Valley civilization performs a ritual dance to harvest plentiful crop. This is an example of ______?
Tribal spiritual rituals led by women
Cultural religious practices
Arts and architecture
Seasonal expectations
19
Which statement best describes the development of Hinduism as a major world religion?
Hinduism blended beliefs and practices came from Aryans and other groups
Hinduism was derived from the teachings of a single founding figure
Hinduism borrowed elements from Vedic and Buddhist beliefs
Hinduism grew directly out of the beliefs and practices of the Indus Valley
20
How long after migratory people crossed the North American Land Bridge did the first Meso-American civilizations arrive?
19,500 years
18,000 years
15,000 years
16,500 years
21
How did traders along the Silk Road facilitate the spread of ideas between China and the West?
Traders brought Confucian scholars to the West
Traders brought Chinese ideas and goods to the West and vice versa
Traders brought Chinese manufacturing secrets to the West and vice versa
Traders brought Chinese ideas and goods to the West in exchange for gold
22
This map could best be used to show what historical development?
The expansion of the Byzantine empire
The impact of the Crusades on the Middle East
The decline and fall of the Abbasid dynasty
The rise of the Safavid empire
23
What was the relationship between Judaism and Christianity during the Roman empire?
Both religions elevated women to leadership positions
Both were major religions based on the Greek philosophy of Stoicism
After Christianity began, Judaism decreased in the Roman empire
Christianity was based on Judaism, and both religions were monotheistic
24
The main trend shown on this map was largely the result of
The Crusades.
The power struggles between popes and national rulers.
The work of missionaries sent by the Church.
The Reconquista.
25
Explain how Rome’s treatment of conquered people furthered united in their vast empire.
By accepting Roman leadership and paying their taxes
Automatic citizenship was bestowed upon highly educated civilians
Received trade benefits by supplying slaves
Accepting Latin as their official language loosing their cultural identity

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