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100
The people of Mesopotamia believed that there were over 560 different gods and goddesses. Which term best describes the religion of Mesopotamia?
- A paleolithic
- B monotheistic
- C polytheistic
- D realistic
The religions of Mesopotamia were all built upon which concept?
- A meditation
- B monotheism
- C polytheism
- D reincarnation
What form of writing was developed in Mesopotamia?
- A cuneiform
- B hieroglyphics
- C pictograph
- D sanskrit
C polytheistic
C polytheism
A cuneiform
100
This is a map of modern Egypt.
Map locations #1-4
1 Nile River Delta
2 Dead Sea
3 Red Sea
4 Kush/Nubia/Modern day Sudan
100
This is a map of Ancient Egypt.
Which numbers correctly identifies the region known as Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt?
Why was seasonal flooding a benefit to most early civilizations?
- A Floods protected civilizations from outside invasions.
- B Floods trapped wild animal herds.
- C Floods left rich silt deposits that improved farming.
- D Floods destroyed rival villages and cities.
2 Lower Egypt
3 Upper Egypt
C Floods left rich silt deposits that improved farming.
100
This chart describes one ancient ruler.
?
lived in Egypt
ruled the 18th Dynasty
tomb was discovered in 1922
Which ancient ruler is described in this chart?
- A Akkad
- B Hammurabi
- C Sargon
- D Tutankhamun
Why was this leader's tomb so important?
D Tutankhamun
His tomb in the Valley of the Kings was untouched by bandits. Its 5,000 artifacts provided better historical understanding of Ancient Egypt.
100
Who was Hatshepsut?
A the last active pharaoh before Egypt became part of the Roman Empire-Conqueror of Carthage
B first female to declare herself pharaoh of ancient Egypt-Foremost of Noble Ladies
C the mother of one of the first female pharaohs of Egypt-Noble Aviator
D wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten-Creator of All Good
How long did Ramses II rule Egypt? What is he famous for?
- A 25 years-ending the war in Vietnam
- B 44 years-creating the envoy system
- C 66 years-signing the World's First Peace Treaty at the Battle of Kadesh
- D 75 years-starting the Punic Wars
B first female to declare herself pharaoh of ancient Egypt-Foremost of Noble Ladies
C 66 years-signing the World's First Peace Treaty at the Battle of Kadesh
200
This is a photograph of a structure built by an ancient civilization.
Which ancient civilization built this structure?
- A Egypt
- B Greece
- C Ming
- D Sumer
This chart shows the contributions of one ancient civilization.
Which ancient civilization was responsible for the contributions listed in this chart?
- A Egypt
- B Greece
- C Mesopotamia
- D Nubia
What body of water borders Egypt to the East?
A Egypt
A Egypt
Red Sea
200
This is a map of the Middle East.
1 Nile River Valley (Egypt)
2 Jordan River Valley (Israel)
3 Asia Minor
4 Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys (Mesopotamia)
200
Ancient Israel was located closest to which river?
- A Gupta River
- B Jordan River
- C Nile River
- D Yellow River
What is the northern most body of water in Israel? What is the southern most body of water in Israel?
Which historical figure led the Israelites out of Egypt to Mount Sinai?
- A Abraham
- B Jesus
- C Moses
- D Ramses
B Jordan River
Sea of Galilee
Dead Sea
C Moses
200
Which historical figure is known as the Father of the Jews?
- A Abraham
- B Jesus
- C Moses
- D Ramses
Which document shaped the foundations of Hebrew society?
- A Code of Hammurabi
- B Justinian Code
- C Rosetta Stone
- D Ten Commandments
A Abraham
D Ten Commandments
200
Which Hebrew leader made Jerusalem the capital city of Israel?
- A Abraham
- B King David
- C King Saul
- D Moses
How did King Solomon impact the religion of Judaism?
- A He spread Judaism into India and China through trade.
- B He wrote the Torah and the Hebrew Bible.
- C He built the first temple to God in Jerusalem.
- D He conquered Egypt and forced its people to practice Judaism.
Which historical figure was the first Hebrew king of Israel?
- A Abraham
- B Jesus
- C Moses
- D Saul
B King David
C He built the first temple to God in Jerusalem.
D Saul
300
Map locations A-D
What were two unique elements of Harappan civilization?
- A Large arenas and race tracks were used for entertainment.
- B Libraries and aqueducts were built in every town.
- C Roads were built into a grid system and Bricks were used for the first time.
- D Aqueducts irrigated farms and cuneiform was used frequently.
A Nile River Valley (Egypt)
B Tigris and Ehphrates Rivers (Mesopotamia)
C Indus River Valley (India)
D Huang He River Valley (China)
C Roads were built into a grid system and Bricks were used for the first time.
300
In classical India, a person’s caste most likely dictated what aspect of their life?
- A what language they spoke
- B who they could marry
- C which political parties they could join
- D which religion they practiced
This is a chart that shows one religion's belief about the life of a human soul.
What religion's belief is shown in this chart?
- A Confucianism
- B Hinduism
- C Judaism
- D Taoism
B who they could marry
B Hinduism
300
This chart lists the achievements of one Asian ruler.
These achievements belong to which Asian ruler?
- A Ashoka
- B Buddha
- C Han Wudi
- D Qin Shin Huangdi
This chart compares Hinduism and Buddhism.
According to the chart, what is one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
- A Buddhism was founded during the BCE period; Hinduism was not.
- B Hinduism is monotheistic; Buddhism is polytheistic.
- C Buddhism has a single founder; Hinduism cannot be traced to one individual.
- D Hinduism includes the Bible as a holy book; Buddhism does not.
Who was the Buddha? What was different about Buddhism?
A Ashoka
C Buddhism has a single founder; Hinduism cannot be traced to one individual.
Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism has no deity.
300
How did the rule of Nebuchadnezzar impact Israel?
- A Democratic government was introduced to the region.
- B The Israelites were forced out of the region after their capital was destroyed.
- C Judaism was introduced to the region.
- D Israel became an independent nation and developed into a military power.
This map shows several different mountain ranges in Asia.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Himalaya Mountains?
- B The Israelites were forced out of the region after their capital was destroyed.
- 2 Himalayas
300
The term “Jewish Diaspora” refers to what event throughout history?
- A the spread of Jewish people away from the Holy Land
- B the creation of Christianity and Islam
- C the creation of religious governments outside of Israel
- D the combination of religion and science
How did the growth of the Persian Empire in 530 BCE impact the Jewish people?
- A It prevented Judaism from being practiced in Israel.
- B It allowed the Jews to return to Israel.
- C It forced the Jews into slavery in Babylon.
- D It allowed Judaism to become the main religion of the Middle East.
- A the spread of Jewish people away from the Holy Land
- B It allowed the Jews to return to Israel.
400
These are notes taken by a student in class.
What would be the best title for these notes?
- A Medical Advancements of Ancient India
- B Scientific Advancements of Ancient Greece
- C Literary Advancements of Mesopotamia
- D Political Advancements of Sparta
These are notes taken by a student in class.
What would be an appropriate title for these notes?
- A Importance of Literature in India
- B Influence of Europe on Ancient India
- C Achievements in Math and Science in Rome
- D Achievements in Math and Science in India
A Medical Advancements of Ancient India
D Achievements in Math and Science in India
400
This quote describes a political concept created in Ancient China.
When a feudal lord endangers the altars of the gods of earth and grain, he should be replaced. When the sacrificial animals are sleek, the offerings are clean and the sacrifices are observed at due times, and yet floods and droughts come [from the gods], then the [lord has lost the support of the gods.]
This quote describes which political concept?
- A citizenship
- B democracy
- C mandate of heaven
- D will of the people
This is a map of Asia.
What historically important trade route is seen in this map?
- A the Varangian Routes
- B the Byzantine Routes
- C the Silk Road
- D the Roman Road
C mandate of heaven
C the Silk Road
400
This is an important religious symbol that represents harmony and balance.
To which religion is this symbol important?
- A Christianity
- B Hinduism
- C Judaism
- D Taoism
Which historical figure united China into the first Chinese empire?
- A Confucius
- B Siddhartha Gautama
- C Qin Shi Huangdi
- D Solomon
- D Taoism
- C Qin Shi Huangdi
400
Why is the Shang Dynasty of particular importance to the history of Chinese civilization and culture?
- A It was the first Chinese Dynasty.
- B It spread Buddhism throughout China.
- C It introduced democracy to China.
- D It ended the Chinese silk trade.
What is the significance of the Qin Dynasty?
- A It was the first dynasty to expand into Europe.
- B It was the first dynasty to promote Judaism.
- C It was the first dynasty to unite China.
- D It was the first dynasty to be democratic in China.
- A It was the first Chinese Dynasty.
- C It was the first dynasty to unite China.
400
Why did Ancient Chinese civilizations create the civil service exam?
- A to decrease trade
- B to place qualified workers into important jobs
- C to increase unemployment
- D to make alliances with foreign nations
This is an excerpt from the Analects by Confucius.
A young man should serve his parents at home and be respectful to elders outside his home. He should be earnest and truthful, loving all, but become intimate with humaneness. After doing this, if he has energy to spare, he can study literature and the arts.
Based on this excerpt, the ideas of Confucius focused on which idea?
- A business
- B democratic tradition
- C filial piety
- D militarism
- B to place qualified workers into important jobs
- C filial piety
500
Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the Fertile Crescent?
- A The region is home to large glaciers.
- B The region is home to barren tundra.
- C The region is home to rich farmland.
- D The region is home to deep canyons.
This is a map of Asia.
Map locations #1-3
C The region is home to rich farmland.
1 Mesopotamia
2 Tibet
3 Huang He River Valley
500
This is a map of Europe and northern Africa.
Map locations #3-4
Map locations #1-4
3 Mediterranean Sea
4 Black Sea
1 Nile River Valley (Egypt)
2 Jordan River Valley (Israel)
3 Asia Minor
4 Tigris and Euphrates River (Mesopotamia)
500
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Caucasus Mountains?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
Why was the region in which Mesopotamia was founded named the Fertile Crescent?
- A Families from this region were known to be very large.
- B Religion and writing were both invented in the region.
- C Early farms were unable to grow many crops in the region.
- D Two large rivers provided irrigation and rich soil to the region.
C 3
D Two large rivers provided irrigation and rich soil to the region.
500
How did the geography of the Fertile Crescent allow civilizations to develop?
- A The mountains isolated civilizations from each other.
- B The Persian Gulf promoted trade with Europe.
- C The Mediterranean Sea protected civilizations from outside attacks.
- D The region had rivers which allowed crops to grow in the area.
This is a map of the Middle East.
Map locations #1-4
D The region had rivers which allowed crops to grow in the area.
1 Mediterranean Sea
2 Black Sea
3 Caspian Sea
4 Persian Gulf empties into the Indian Ocean
500
Why was Chinese society isolated from the rest of the world during much of its early history?
- A China had no military to protect explorations outside of the region.
- B China is surrounded by natural barriers that made trade and travel difficult.
- C China was dependent on goods imported from Japan.
- D China was not as technologically advanced as other early civilizations.
How did the Warring States period impact Chinese society?
- A It was a period of political and social instability.
- B It was a period of economic growth.
- C It was a period of peace and growth.
- D It was a period of religious freedom.
- B China is surrounded by natural barriers that made trade and travel difficult.
- A It was a period of political and social instability.