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1
Where does the Indus River form a delta?
in the Hindu Kush mountains
where it flows into the Arabian Sea
at the Bay of Bengal
at the base of the HImalaya mountains
2
What belief set the Israelites apart from other groups in Egypt?
They practiced monotheism.
They practiced polytheism.
Their beliefs were based on the Koran
Their beliefs were based on the Vedas
3
What is the Mauryan emperor, Asoka, known for in India?
introducing zero to the number system
spreading Hinduism
expanding the empire across most of China
spreading Buddhism
4
What were three achievements of the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia?
hieroglyphics, pyramids, christianity
Buddhism, aqueducts, vedas
parthenon, pagoda, agora
cuneiform, ziggurat, wheel
5
How did farmers adapt to the floods and droughts in ancient Mesopotamia?
Farmers returned to hunting and gathering
Farmers attacked nearby villages
Farmers abandoned their farms
Farmers built irrigation systems
6
Which of the following allowed people to make permanent settlements?
new materials such as clay and asphalt
agriculture and the domestication of animals
the discovery and use of fire
tools such as spears, bows and arrows
7
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in China?
the building of the Great Wall
the use of inventions to improve farming
the spread of Buddhism from India
the growth of manufacturing and trade
8
Where would farming in the Nile River Valley be most productive?
Lower Egypt
Eastern Desert
Upper Egypt
Nubia
9
Which of the following were philosophical beliefs that started in China?
karma, dharma, Veda
Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
reincarnation, Ra, mummification
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism
10
What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code?
form of writing used to record important events
set of symbols that let Sumerians communicate with others
written laws to control people's life and behavior
record-keeping system let Phoenicians be great traders
11
Which aspect of Egyptian society is reflected through afterlife, mummification, and pyramids?
religion
economy
geography
language
12
Which is a belief of Buddhism?
Brahmin is a powerful force that connects all life
The goal is to reach peace by ending suffering
They believe in more than one god
They base their beliefs on the Bible
13
Which of the following is a characteristic of life during the Paleolithic era?
hunting and gathering
surplus of food
job specialization
domestication of plants and animals
14
What were two architectural achievements of early Indian civilization?
sewer system and Great Bath
aqueducts and roads
pyramids and temples
irrigation system and the Great Wall
15
How did the development of hieroglyphics affect ancient Egyptian culture?
made communication possible throughout the empire
made transportation more widespread
made servants more powerful
made irrigation methods more successful
16
According to Daoism, what should people strive to do?
live in harmony with nature
work to gain wealth
seek power over others
strive to maintain strict laws
17
Which of these phrases best summarizes Legalism?
Educating people leads to a strong society
Citizens are capable of governing themselves
Harsh laws are needed to keep order in society
Moral values are the key to social order
18
Which of the following is a Confucian belief?
Yin and Yang
strong society
revenge
respect
19
How did people of ancient times make animals more productive?
they let them run wild
they domesticated the animals
they trapped the animals
they hunted them for food
20
Why did Shihuangdi require the construction of the Great Wall of China?
to make the empire rich
to weaken the power of the nobles
to keep out the people of the northern steppes
to separate the cities in the empire
21
How did trade along the Silk Road affect China?
They received silk from other countries
They received new ideas on religion and architecture
They learned to use coal and fireworks
They developed a system of money and taxes
22
How did ancient Egyptians and Kushites benefit when the Nile River flooded?
the floods helped the leaders to stay in power
the floods left silt behind that was good for farming
the floods made it easier to keep enemies away
the floods attracted wild fowl
23
How long was the reign of the Shang dynasty?
300 years
426 years
1000 years
600 years
24
Which of the following is a characteristic of a hunting and gathering society?
They settled in one area
They grew crops
They traded with other people
They were nomadic
25
Which is the major difference between monotheism and polytheism?
the number of gods each religion believed in
the books on which religions were based
the practices of each religion
the places where the religions were practiced
26
How were the governments of ancient Egypt and China similar?
they were ruled by a pharaoh
they were dynasties
they were democracies
they depended on the caste system
27
What was a raja's primary role in Indian society?
educating the children
being a religious leader
ruling villages and land around it
predicting the future
28
What is the sacred text of Judaism?
The Book of the Dead
New Testament
Torah
Code of Hammurabi
29
Who was the first emperor of China?
Han
Shihuangdi
Laozi
Confucius
30
What is a surplus of food?
when there is extra food to be stored
people who wait in line for food
when extra food spoils
when not enough rain falls for extra food
31
Which factors caused Egypt to trade with their rival Kush?
Kush was rich with oil
Kush was rich with farmland
Kush was rich with gold, iron, leather
Kush was rich with timber, glass, shells
32
Which physical feature was vital to the ancient settlers of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
in the forest
river valley
a desert
a hilly area
33
What was one feature that set Mohenjodaro apart from other civilizations?
it had walls
it had sewer systems
it had private homes
it had roads
34
Why is India regarded as a subcontinent?
the Ganges River carries silt south to the Arabian Sea
the Indus River flows through Pakistan
The Deccan Plateau occupies most of Southern India
The Hindu Kush and Himalaya mountains separate it from Asia
35
How did the Indians benefit from the technology of metallurgy? It allowed them to
expand their religion
create the first calendar
create high quality tools and weapons to trade
create plays and poetry
36
What special cloth did ancient Chinese farmers discover how to make around 2700 B.C.?
wool
silk
leather
linen
37
What do these laws indicate about the Babylonian system of justice?
Slaves were treated fairly
People were treated unfairly under these laws
Physicians were treated unfairly
All people were treated fairly under these laws
38
Which groups formed the top two levels of the social pyramid in ancient Egypt?
soldiers and scribes
pharaoh and government officials
merchants and artisans
farmers and slaves
39
Brahmins, warriors, merchants/farmers, servants are all part of what system in ancient India?
economic
government
caste
religious
40
Which statement best describes the relationship between farming and the growth of towns?
farming held back development in the arts
farming helped establish permanent settlements
farming led to more hunter gatherer groups
farming competed with hunting and gathering practices
41
Which describes one way that early hunter-gatherers obtained food?
they used language to organize
they used tools to kill animals
they grew crops on farms
they harvested grains
42
Which is an example of specialization in ancient Mesopotamia?
spreading Confucianism
building pyramids
silk production
farming
43
Which of the following is an example of dharma in the Hindu religion?
doing their job cheerfully
reincarnation
creating disorder in their daily routine
marrying a person outside caste
44
Which physical characteristic attracted human settlement in Mesopotamia?
Syrian Desert
Mediterranean Sea
Zagros Mountains
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
45
What was a negative impact of trade along the Silk Road?
spread of religious ideas
spread of architectural ideas
bandits trying to steal cargo and water
growth of trade
46
What was an important architectural contribution of the ancient Egyptians?
pagodas
pyramids
arches
aqueducts
