Early Humans
What was the greatest benefit when people began farming?
Stable Food Supply
What made Hatshepsut different from most other Egyptian pharaohs?
She was a woman.
Where did the majority of early Indian settlements being?
Near rivers
Which civilization had the greatest influence on ancient Rome?
ancient Greece
The Silk Road
A. connected China and Rome.
B. brought silk to China.
C. led to the Crusades.
D. lasted only 100 years.
A. connected China and Rome.
Hammurabi is best know for ___?
A code of laws
What made Judaism different from other ancient religions?
Belief in one God
In India, why was it impossible for a person to rise to a higher caste?
because caste is based on a person’s past lives
The ancient Greeks worshipped Poseidon. What does this suggest about their civilization?
They relied on the sea for travel and trade.
Which of the following best describes ancient Greek religious practices?
A. People went to church once a week.
B. People prayed only in private.
C. People rarely thought about religion.
D. People often asked the gods for help
D. People often asked the gods for help.
What is one way that early humans adapted to cold environments?
They built fires to keep them warm.
Where was the Kingdom of Kush located?
During the Han dynasty, how did people become government workers?
They inherited the job.
The people who killed Julius Caesar wanted to give power back to the Senate, but their actions had an unexpected effect. What was it?
Augustus became Rome’s supreme ruler.
What is the correct order of the events listed below?
1. The gospels were written.
2. Jesus was crucified.
3. Paul spread Jesus’teachings.
4. John the Baptist said the Messiah was coming.
4, 2, 3, 1
Where were the earliest human settlements located?
Near water.
Who introduced into Judaism the belief that there is just one God?
Abraham
According to Daoism, what should people strive to do?
live in harmony with nature
What happened when the Persians attacked Greece?
Greek city-states banded together and beat the Persians
Where did Chinese civilization begin?
A. the Turfan Depression
B. the Gobi Desert
C. the Huang He Valley
D. the Northeastern Plain
C. the Huang He Valley
In Ancient Sumer, how did they believe the king was chosen?
The gods chose who would be king.
What should a historian keep in mind when using the Torah as an artifact?
It was written to explain the ancient Hebrews’ beliefs
What was India’s emperor Ashoka best known for?
Making a government based on Buddhism
What was one of Aristotle’s contributions to science?
classification of stars and planets
What is one way that Qin Shihuangdi unified China?
A. He accepted the diverse religions of every region.
B. He created a standardized system of laws for everyone.
C. He allowed local leaders to stay in power.
D. He encouraged new ideas, arts, and science.
B. He created a standardized system of laws for everyone.