Early Humans
River Valley Civilizations
Religion
Government
Mixed Review
100
Which of the following is the effect of early humans learning how to farm?
A. Farming allowed for more hunting and gathering.
B. Farming allowed people to move constantly.
C. Farming made it difficult to have a reliable food supply
D.Farming allowed for permanent settlements.
D.Farming allowed for permanent settlements.
100
How did the development of irrigation affect the growth of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia?
A. It allowed Mesopotamians to domesticate animals for transporting goods.
B. It increased the amount of farmable land and prevented damage from seasonal floods.
C. It created natural barriers that helped Mesopotamians defend against foreign invasions.
D. It encouraged active participation in society and led to the development of democracy.
B. It increased the amount of farmable land and prevented damage from seasonal floods.
100
How did the pyramids reflect the values of ancient Egypt?
A. They showed the belief in sacrificing for the greater good.
B. They showed the fear the people felt for the pharaoh.
C. They showed the respect of the people for the dead.
D. They showed commitment to enjoying daily life.
C. They showed the respect of the people for the dead.
100
Why did the Plebeians love Julius Caesar so much?
A. He was generous toward the lower-class citizens of Rome.
B. He formed alliances with all the rulers in other foreign countries.
C. He supported all of Rome's upper-class citizens.
D. He created alliances with the powerful families of Rome.
A. He was generous toward the lower-class citizens of Rome.
100
Farmers practicing slash-and-burn agriculture
A. Cut down and burn trees, then use the ash for fertilizer.
B. burn their fields after they harvest their crops.
C. burn their fields during times of drought.
D. cut down and burn old trees, then plant new trees to prevent soil erosion.
A. Cut down and burn trees, then use the ash for fertilizer.
200
Early humans living during the Old Stone Age most likely
A. lived in small groups and moved to new areas as food became scarce.
B. worshipped one common god.
C. was uninterested in art or music.
D. settled in permanent villages for common defense.
A. lived in small groups and moved to new areas as food became scarce.
200
how was an individual’s caste determined in Indian society?
A. by the group into which the individual was born
B. by an individual’s education
C. Continually gave a voice to women in government.
D. by an individual’s job
A. by the group into which the individual was born
200
Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead to
A. prevent the god of the underworld from destroying their souls in the afterlife.
B. prevent the body from decomposing and smelling once it makes it to the afterlife.
C. preserve the bodies for research for scientific purposes of studying the human body.
D. preserve the body so that the soul could reunite with the body in the afterlife
D. preserve the body so that the soul could reunite with the body in the afterlife
200
Julius Caesar played a significant role in Rome's transition from
A. a empire to a republic
B. a conquered civilization
C. a dictatorship to a democracy
D. a republic to an empire
D. a republic to an empire
200
Terrace farming, which was widely used by the Incas in the Andes in 1000 CE, can be traced back to that time. Why was this practice important to the Incas?
A. It helped them grow crops in areas that receive little rainfall.
B. It helped them grow crops in hilly or mountainous areas.
C. It helped them grow crops in wetlands and swampy areas.
D. It helped them grow crops in areas where the land often froze.
B. It helped them grow crops in hilly or mountainous areas.
300
When Neolithic farming communities divided jobs
among different people, they were able to develop:
A. Free time
B.Specialized skills
C.Larger populations
D. Fewer enemies
B.Specialized skills
300
How did the geography of ancient Greece affect the development of city-states?
A. They rarely fought wars because they had access to waterways that provided all the resources they needed.
B. They were ruled by a central government that was able to easily control the various populations in Greece.
C. They grew in isolation because they were separated from one another by water and mountains.
D. They established large farming communities due to the rich soil and flat lands in their environment
C. They grew in isolation because they were separated from one another by water and mountains.
300
Which of these actions did Ashoka take to spread Buddhism?
A. He forced Hindu priests to convert to Buddhism.
B. He outlawed the practice of any religion other than Buddhism.
C. He sent missionaries throughout India and to other parts of Asia.
D. He required all Indians to become vegetarians and support charities.
C. He sent missionaries throughout India and to other parts of Asia.
300
How were the governments of ancient Athens and ancient Rome similar or different?
A. Both ancient Athens and ancient Rome were direct democracies because their people governed directly.
B. Both ancient Athens and ancient Rome were direct democracies because their people ruled indirectly through assemblies that elected officials
C. Ancient Athens was a representative democracy because its people governed directly, while ancient Rome was a direct democracy because its people ruled indirectly through assemblies that elected officials.
D. Ancient Athens was a direct democracy because its people governed directly, while ancient Rome was a representative democracy because its people ruled indirectly through assemblies that elected officials.
D. Ancient Athens was a direct democracy because its people governed directly, while ancient Rome was a representative democracy because its people ruled indirectly through assemblies that elected officials.
300
Which type of landforms did the Aztecs likely farm
using chinampas?
A. arid deserts
B. hills and mountains
C. lakes and wetlands
D. open plains
C. lakes and wetlands
400
The making of tools and weapons to hunt and work with in the Stone Age is an example of their:
A. Religion-Spiritual Beliefs
B.Economy-Trade & Wealth
C.Achievements-Inventions
D.Politics-Government & Laws
C.Achievements-Inventions
400
In which way was life in Athens different from life in Sparta?
A. Life in Athens involved more farming, while life in Sparta involved more fishing and sailing
B. Life in Athens was influenced by religious thought, while life in Sparta did not allow religion
C. Life in Athens praised exercise and strength, while life in Sparta praised democratic citizenship
D. Life in Athens was focused on education, while life in Sparta was focused on the military.
D. Life in Athens was focused on education, while life in Sparta was focused on the military.
400
Which of these arguments would a Hindu most likely use to convince someone to pursue dharma?
A. “You will not be able to go to give up your desires, unless you pursue dharma.”
B. “You will not find inner peace unless you pursue dharma.”
C. “If you do not follow the eightfold path and pursue dharma, you will continue to suffer. ”
D. “If you do not pursue dharma, you will be reincarnated as a lower life-form.”
D. “If you do not pursue dharma, you will be reincarnated as a lower life-form.”
400
- If a man has made the tooth of a man that is his equal to fall out, one shall make his tooth fall out.
- If he has made the tooth of a poor man fall out, he shall pay one-third of a mina of silver.
–The Code of Hammurabi
This quotation is an example of the Babylonians’ belief that they should
A. Use evidence to convict people
B. Acknowledge social class differences
C. Treat all free people equally
D. Protect their weakest citizens from harm
B. Acknowledge social class differences
400
Effects of the Plague (Black Death)
- Europe lost a third of its population
- Labor shortages brought higher wages for many serfs
- Peasants left the manor, weakening the feudal system
- Many people lost faith in the church due to unanswered questions about the plague
Based on the effects of the plague, which of the following statements is true?
A. The religion of Europe strengthened.
B. The population of Europe increased.
C. The feudal system declined.
D. Many peasants were left without jobs.
C. The feudal system declined.
500
Read the list below.
- Domestication of animals
- Development of agriculture
- Development of farming tools
Which period is described in the list?
A. The Ice Age
B. The Great Migration
C. The Agricultural Revolution
D. The Paleolithic Era
C. The Agricultural Revolution
500
How did Chinese rulers show that they had the Mandate of Heaven?
A. The emperor instituted new taxes for public works projects.
B. The emperor raised an army to defend the empire against enemy attack.
C. The emperor brought peace and stability to the dynasty when they took over.
D. The emperor enforced a harsh legal code that punished people unequally.
C. The emperor brought peace and stability to the dynasty when they took over.
500
How does the role of citizens differ in a democracy and a monarchy?
A. In democracies, citizens may only vote on laws. In monarchies, citizens are also able to vote for leaders.
B. In democracies, citizens may only vote for leaders. In monarchies, citizens are also able to vote on laws.
C. In democracies, all political power is held by a single leader. In monarchies, political power rests with the citizens.
D. In democracies, political power rests with the citizens. In monarchies, all political power is held by a single leader.
D. In democracies, political power rests with the citizens. In monarchies, all political power is held by a single leader.
500
The European feudal system was
A. Designed to promote political and economic equality
B. Controlled by a powerful middle class
C Intended to provide an opportunity for social mobility
D. Supported by the labor of the peasants
D. Supported by the labor of the peasants