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When bad things happen, the Zhou believed that these events might signal
the need for a show of strength from a leader
that it was time to expand the territory
that the ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven
that the ruler needed help
2
Confucianism places special importance on the devotion of children to parents. This is called
Legalism
Generational Worship
Ancestor worship
Filial Piety
3
Which of the following is NOT one of the major achievements of the Zhou dynasty?
Coins
Iron weapons
Crossbow
Bronze metal-working
4
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for recording important information were called
Scribes
Bureaucrats
Artisans
Pharaohs
5
Which leader is correctly paired with his accomplishment?
Sargon--developed world's first alphabet
Nebuchadnezzar--Hanging Gardens
Hatshepsut--united Upper and Lower Egypt
Hammurabi--world's first cavalry
6
Which dynasty had the earliest written records?
Zhou
Han
Shang
Qin
7
The Dao is
the relationship between people
a form of tai chi
the natural way of the universe
a type of ancestor worship
8
Which civilization is known for its fierce fighting skills, a cavalry, and Library at Nineveh?
Assyrians
Chaldeans
Babylonians
Sumerians
9
The ancient Egyptian ruler best known for building more monuments that other pharaohs is
Akhenaten
Cleopatra
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
10
All of the following are ancient Egyptian accomplishments EXCEPT
Cuneiform writing
Solar Calendar
Pyramids
Hieroglyphic writing
11
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and at holiday celebrations?
To chase away evil spirits
To celebrate their heritage
To welcome spirits from heaven and earth
To let their ancestors know they were remembered
12
Among the achievements of the Shang were a written language and
Bronze metalworking
domestication of the horse
the chariot
the Mandate of Heaven
13
During the rule of Hatshepsut, Egypt grew in wealth and power because
She built a strong army that conquered many areas
She united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt
She sent traders to East Africa who returned with riches
She invaded Nubia and enslaved its peoples
14
Which of the following contributed to China's isolation from other civilizations?
Indus River
Huang River
Gobi Desert
North China Plain
15
Which conclusion is supported by the map?
Many Phoenicians died trying to sail along the Med. Sea
Phoenician culture spread along Med. Sea b/c of trade route
Phoenicians lacked the skill to sail along the Med. Sea
Med. Sea made it impossible for Phoenicians to trade
16
Which Chinese dynasty developed iron weapons?
Han
Qin
Shang
Zhou
17
The Nile River flows into
The Red Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Pacific Ocean
The Indian Ocean
18
Which of the following is NOT one of the major achievements of the Sumerians?
Plow
Sail
Alphabet
Cuneiform
19
In order to construct the pyramids, Egyptians had to be proficient in engineering and
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Anatomy
20
Who were the first kings in Sumerian civilization?
Scribes
Farmers
Priests
Kings
21
In order to overcome death like Osiris, Egyptians believed that they needed to
Preserve their bodies for the afterlife
Bun their bodies in the temple
Pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain
Have their bodies buried in the waters of the Nile
22
The Nile River contributed to ancient Egyptian civilization in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Papyrus reeds were used to make paper
The river had soil that was rich in gold sediment
Annual floods provided silt for fertile farmland
The river provided fish as well as travel and trade
23
Which river is called the "River of Sorrows"?
Nile River
Chang River
Huang River
Indus River
24
Which conclusion is best supported from the map?
Between the rivers was the best spot for civilizations to be
Mountains and deserts made it impossible to trade anywhere
Location made it perfect and easy to defend against invaders
City-states traded along the Mediterranean Sea
25
While rivers aided China's development, deserts and mountains
isolated it from other civilizations
prevented them from becoming a civilization
led to the rise of the Shang dynasty
had no effect on their civilization
26
The Warring States period marked the end of which dynasty?
Han
Qin
Shang
Zhou
27
Mesopotamia means land between two rivers. What two rivers??
Tigris and Euphrates
Euphrates and Mediterranean
Tigris and Mediterranean
Zagros and Euphrates
28
By practicing ancestor worship, the ancient Chinese believed their ancestors would
guide and protect them
gain power in heaven
be able to rest in peace
honor the living
29
The oldest civilization in present-day India grew up along which river?
Yellow River
Harappan River
Nile River
Indus River
30
Which of the following is an accomplishment of the Phoenicians?
Library at Nineveh
Cuneiform
Hammurabi's Code
Alphabet
31
Which civilization is known for a code of laws that include "an eye for an eye"?
Babylonians
Assyrians
Chaldeans
Sumerians
