Social Studies
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Hinduism/Buddhism
100
Which factor influenced the development of ancient civilizations along river valleys? 1.fertile soil 2. dry climate 3. oil-rich tundra 4. dense rain forests
What is 1.fertile soil
100
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the 1.change from nomadic herding to settled farming 2. growth of iron toolmaking technology 3. migration of early peoples to the Americas 4. decline of large empires
What is 1.change from nomadic herding to settled farming
100
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a 1.monotheistic religion 2. compass 3. ziggurat 4. written language
What is 4. written language
100
The term monsoons can be defined as 1.seasonal winds 2. sand deposits 3. ocean currents 4. mountain avalanches
What is 1.seasonal winds
100
Which belief system is most closely associated with the terms Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths, and nirvana? 1.Buddhism 2. Christianity 3. Judaism 4. Hinduism
What is 1.Buddhism
200
Which heading best completes the partial outline? I. ____________________________________ A. Personal letter B. Autobiography C. Diary D. Driver's license Is it... 1.Primary Sources 2. Secondary Sources 3. Official Records 4. Published Records
What is 1.Primary Sources
200
Which belief system is considered monotheistic? 1.Jainism 2. Daoism 3. Judaism 4. Shinto
What is 3. Judaism
200
Kushites adapted Egyptian art and architecture. Greeks adopted Phoenician characters for an alphabet. Arabs used the Indian mathematical concept of zero. These actions are examples of 1. filial piety 2. cultural diffusion 3. scientific research 4. ethnocentrism
What is 2. cultural diffusion
200
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of 1.dynastic rule 2. monotheism 3. social equality 4. urban planning
What is 4. urban planning
200
The Upanishads, the Ramayan, and the Bhagavad Gita are considered to be significant pieces of Indian literature because they 1.provide guidelines for Hindu living and behavior 2. identify basic Buddhist principles 3. show the constant class struggle in Indian life 4. reflect the similarities between the Hindu and Muslim religions
what is 1.provide guidelines for Hindu living and behavior
300
In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings? 1.economics 2. cartography 3. political science 4. anthropology
What is 4. anthropology
300
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia? 1.political harmony 2. favorable geography 3. religious differences 4. universal education
What is 2. favorable geography
300
Where to early humans originate?
What is Africa
300
In the traditional Hindu caste system and in the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America, the status of a person was usually determined by 1.education. 2. wealth. 3. birth. 4. power.
What is birth.
300
What is yoga and what purpose does it serve?
What is a series of mental and physical exercises. It allows you to focus your body and mind. Helps you meditate.
400
Which social scientists are best known for studying the physical artifacts of a culture? 1.geographers 2. archaeologists 3. economists 4. sociologists
What is 2. archaeologists
400
Mesopotamia in Greek means, "Land between the rivers." Name the two rivers
What is Tigris and Euphrates river
400
Hieroglyphics is the name of the Egyptians written language. What is the name of the Sumerians written language?
What is cuneiform
400
In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges River remains important to India because it is 1.the only source of Indian hydroelectric power 2. a sacred river for the Hindu population 3. the birthplace of Hindu civilization 4. an unofficial boundary between the Hindus and Muslims
What is 2. a sacred river for the Hindu population
400
According to ancient India's social class structure priests and teachers were on top while below them were rulers and warriors. Why were priests and teachers seen as the top of society?
What is they contained all the knowledge and helped others to achieve goodness and display proper behavior
500
There are 8 characteristics of a civilization. Name 4
- Economy (trade) - Social class - Government - Arts & Architecture - Labor (jobs) - System of writing - Religion - Cities
500
The code of Hammurabi is an example of 1.written rules for legal procedures 2. the power of strong kings to control trade 3. regulations on the way to conduct wars against neighboring nations 4. the power of a legislature to veto laws passed by absolute monarchs
What is 1.written rules for legal procedures
500
If you were a pharaoh, why would you want to bury your treasures with you in your tomb?
What is to enjoy them in the afterlife
500
The caste system in India was characterized by 1. toleration for various religious beliefs 2. equality between men and women 3. a lack of social mobility 4. the right of people to choose their occupations
What is 3. a lack of social mobility
500
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists? 1.Everyone should have the same social status. 2. People should pray five times a day. 3. The soul can be reincarnated. 4. Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
What is 3. The soul can be reincarnated.
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