Early Humans
Mesopotamia
Hebrews
Egypt
China/India
Greece/ Rome
100

The term "Prehistoric "refers to what time period in global history

The time before humans began recording history

100

This is an artist's depiction of an individual in a hunter-gatherer group.

What characteristic of hunter-gatherer groups is shown in this image?

They created the plow to help plant seeds.

100

What does Hatshepsut's rule as pharaoh reveal about women in ancient Egypt?

Though very few women gained power, it was possible for them to become successful pharaohs.

100

This quote comes from which ancient religion?


Confucianism

100

According to this quote, what type of government was supported in Athens?

democracy

200

Why did Sumerian rulers claim they were chosen by the gods?

to encourage people to obey them as part of their religious duty.

200

Jewish scripture states that the laws of God were declared to the ancient Hebrews by which prophet?


  • Moses

200

 How did the invention of papyrus impact Ancient Egyptian civilization?

It allowed written ideas to be re-created easily.

200

How did Chinese society attempt to place government workers into positions best  suited to their skills?

They created the civil service exam.

200

What statement can be made using the information in this map?

Greek culture spread across the Middle East and parts of Africa.

300

How did the growth of trade impact early river civilizations?

It cause cultural diffusion by increasing the interaction between civilizations.

300

These are two maps of the Middle East.

The changes seen in these maps took place after the death of which historical figure?

Solomon

300
Explain the theory that explains why both Kush and Egypt both had pyramids.

Egyptians conquered Kush.

300

Why was the caste system created?

to provide structure to the Hindu concept of reincarnation

300

What does the Latin term Pax Romana mean?

Roman Peace

400

What was one way the seasonal flooding in Mesopotamia impacted agriculture?

Farmers used irrigation systems to water their crops.

400

This is a quote from a document holy to the Israelites.

     

How did the ideas expressed in this quote impact the society of the Israelites?

They placed an emphasis on personal responsibility.

400

Which number correctly identifies the region known as Lower Egypt?

2

400

In Ancient China, the leader was decided by the mandate of heaven. How did this impact the Chinese people?

The people had a religious duty to obey the leader.

400

What was the purpose of tribunes, assemblies, and consuls in the Roman Republic?

to represent the interests of various groups of people

500

What was the first significant consequence of the implementation of agriculture?

Humans formed permanent settlements.

500


It gave citizens the opportunities to read and understand the laws.

500

Why were peasants important to Ancient Egyptian society?

They farmed crops used by the entire civilization.

500

Why did the ideas of Confucianism and Taoism arise in China during the Warring States era?

The Chinese were trying to establish a peaceful society.

500

Based on the map, what was one of the solutions to the Ancient Greeks’ lack of resources and space?


to colonize along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea

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