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1
Which dynasty had the earliest written records?
Qin
Han
Zhou
Shang
2
The Nile River contributed to ancient Egyptian civilization in all of the following ways EXCEPT
The river had soil that was rich in gold sediment
The river provided fish as well as travel and trade
Annual floods provided silt for fertile farmland
Papyrus reeds were used to make paper
3
Confucianism places special importance on the devotion of children to parents. This is called
Ancestor worship
Filial Piety
Generational Worship
Legalism
4
In order to overcome death like Osiris, Egyptians believed that they needed to
Bun their bodies in the temple
Pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain
Preserve their bodies for the afterlife
Have their bodies buried in the waters of the Nile
5
Which of the following is NOT one of the major achievements of the Zhou dynasty?
Bronze metal-working
Crossbow
Iron weapons
Coins
6
Mesopotamia means land between two rivers. What two rivers??
Tigris and Euphrates
Tigris and Mediterranean
Euphrates and Mediterranean
Zagros and Euphrates
7
Which conclusion is supported by the map?
Many Phoenicians died trying to sail along the Med. Sea
Med. Sea made it impossible for Phoenicians to trade
Phoenicians lacked the skill to sail along the Med. Sea
Phoenician culture spread along Med. Sea b/c of trade route
8
Which river is called the "River of Sorrows"?
Chang River
Nile River
Huang River
Indus River
9
The Nile River flows into
The Pacific Ocean
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The Red Sea
10
Among the achievements of the Shang were a written language and
the chariot
domestication of the horse
the Mandate of Heaven
Bronze metalworking
11
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for recording important information were called
Scribes
Artisans
Bureaucrats
Pharaohs
12
Who were the first kings in Sumerian civilization?
Kings
Farmers
Priests
Scribes
13
Which Chinese dynasty developed iron weapons?
Han
Zhou
Shang
Qin
14
Which civilization is known for a code of laws that include "an eye for an eye"?
Assyrians
Sumerians
Chaldeans
Babylonians
15
During the rule of Hatshepsut, Egypt grew in wealth and power because
She sent traders to East Africa who returned with riches
She invaded Nubia and enslaved its peoples
She built a strong army that conquered many areas
She united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt
16
When bad things happen, the Zhou believed that these events might signal
the need for a show of strength from a leader
that the ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven
that it was time to expand the territory
that the ruler needed help
17
Which civilization is known for its fierce fighting skills, a cavalry, and Library at Nineveh?
Sumerians
Assyrians
Chaldeans
Babylonians
18
The ancient Egyptian ruler best known for building more monuments that other pharaohs is
Hatshepsut
Akhenaten
Cleopatra
Ramses II
19
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and at holiday celebrations?
To let their ancestors know they were remembered
To chase away evil spirits
To welcome spirits from heaven and earth
To celebrate their heritage
20
By practicing ancestor worship, the ancient Chinese believed their ancestors would
be able to rest in peace
honor the living
guide and protect them
gain power in heaven
21
Which of the following is NOT one of the major achievements of the Sumerians?
Plow
Alphabet
Sail
Cuneiform
22
Which of the following contributed to China's isolation from other civilizations?
Huang River
Indus River
Gobi Desert
North China Plain
23
Which leader is correctly paired with his accomplishment?
Sargon--developed world's first alphabet
Hammurabi--world's first cavalry
Hatshepsut--united Upper and Lower Egypt
Nebuchadnezzar--Hanging Gardens
24
The Warring States period marked the end of which dynasty?
Shang
Qin
Han
Zhou
25
The oldest civilization in present-day India grew up along which river?
Yellow River
Indus River
Nile River
Harappan River
26
In order to construct the pyramids, Egyptians had to be proficient in engineering and
Physics
Mathematics
Anatomy
Chemistry
27
The Dao is
a type of ancestor worship
the relationship between people
a form of tai chi
the natural way of the universe
28
Which conclusion is best supported from the map?
Between the rivers was the best spot for civilizations to be
City-states traded along the Mediterranean Sea
Mountains and deserts made it impossible to trade anywhere
Location made it perfect and easy to defend against invaders
29
Which of the following is an accomplishment of the Phoenicians?
Hammurabi's Code
Alphabet
Library at Nineveh
Cuneiform
30
All of the following are ancient Egyptian accomplishments EXCEPT
Pyramids
Hieroglyphic writing
Cuneiform writing
Solar Calendar
31
While rivers aided China's development, deserts and mountains
had no effect on their civilization
led to the rise of the Shang dynasty
prevented them from becoming a civilization
isolated it from other civilizations
