Archaeological discoveries suggest that

the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

they both had written forms of communication

The river valleys of Mesopotamia not only supported agriculture. They also

provided transport and encouraged trade.

What is a major characteristic of Judaism?

belief in a single just and all-powerful God

The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilizations because they

had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

The Mandate of Heaven

declared that the king was divine.

The Neolithic Revolution began when people discovered how to

grow food and domesticate animals

a line of rulers from the same family

According to the map below, what did each of the ancient civilizations on the map have in common?

They first began along river valleys

Which development led to the other three?

domestication of plants and animals

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1
Whose first writing was called cunieform?
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Shang
Indus
2
Which of these innovations is Sumerian?
the base 10 number system
the division of months into 4 weeks
the division of the year into 12 months
a number system based on 60
3
Archaeological discoveries suggest that
all the continents were settled at the same time
farming societies developed before hunting and gathering societies
the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat
the wheel was first used in ancient China
4
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
they both carried on trade with the Americas
they both had written forms of communication
they both believed in one God
they both had a democratic government
5
The river valleys of Mesopotamia not only supported agriculture. They also
made theocracy possible.
provided transport and encouraged trade.
formed the city-states of Sumerian civilization.
encouraged the development of polytheism.
6
An archaelogist discovered a mummy, hieroglyphics written on stone walls, and an embalmed pharaoh. Where was he?
Site B
Site C
Side D
Site A
7
What is true of the caste system?
it had little effect on your life
the highest caste were untouchables
a caste determined your job
different castes can marry each other
8
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
established written laws
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
9
What is a major characteristic of Judaism?
belief in a single just and all-powerful God
violence was always punished with violence
divisions existed between social classes
praying five times a day
10
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilizations because they
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
were isolated from other cultural influences
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
were easy to defend from invasion
11
The ability to make copper, bronze, and iron helped lead to
treaties between warring groups.
the beginning of barter.
systematic agriculture.
wealthier societies.
12
India has a variety of geographic regions, including mountain ranges, river valleys, a dry interior plateau, and
fertile coastal plains.
tropical rain forests.
vast deserts.
enormous icecaps.
13
Which geographic factor contributed most to the rich soil of Mesopotamia?
melting snow
heavy rainfall
irrigation
silt
14
The Mandate of Heaven
declared that the king was divine.
prevented the overthrow of a corrupt ruler.
disregarded the Dao, the key to proper behavior under Confucianism.
became a basic principle of Chinese government.
15
The Neolithic Revolution began when people discovered how to
fight wars using metal weapons
trade with others in the same river valley
make stone temples for religious cermonies
grow food and domesticate animals
16
During the bronze age these inventions were created .
weapons
tools
all of the above
bronze jewelry
17
What is a dynasty?
oracle bones
Ancient period
dynastic cycle
a line of rulers from the same family
18
According to the map below, what did each of the ancient civilizations on the map have in common?
They were ruled by a pharaoh
They farmed wheat and barley
They first began along river valleys
They buried their ruler in large pyramids
19
What started the Neolithic Revolution?
The Ice Age
Agriculture
Literature
Weapons development
20
The Egyptian pyramids were
royal palaces.
temples of worship.
storehouses for crops.
tombs for pharaohs.
21
The Mesopotamian religion, which identified nearly 3,000 gods and goddesses, can be described as
polytheistic.
theocratic.
cuneiform.
patriarchal.
22
20. Who was at the bottom of the social pyramid in Egypt?
Priests.
Merchants.
Pharaohs.
Slaves.
23
Which development led to the other three?
complex civilizations
domestication of plants and animals
surplus of food
division of labor
24
What is a monarchy?
Ruled by a small group
Elected officials
A butterfly
Ruled by a king
25
A ziggurat is a...
A church
A pyramid-shaped temple
A irrigation system
A river in Sumer

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