Egypt
1. Why was the discovery of King Tut’s tomb so significant
a. He was in buried in a pyramid
b. His tomb was the first tomb found by archeologists that hadn’t been robbed
c. He was most important pharaoh in Egyptian history
d. He was buried with his wife
b. His tomb was the first tomb found by archeologists that hadn’t been robbed
1. Which three achievements can be attributed to the Harappan civilization in the Indus River Valley?
A. Architecture built with bricks
B. Aqueducts for access to clean water
C. System of cataracts on the Indus River
D. Sewer systems in the city
E. Roads arranged in grid-systems
F. Arches built with concrete
A. Architecture built with bricks
D. Sewer systems in the city
E. Roads arranged in grid-systems
1. What isolates China from other places and civilizations? (6.32)
A. Rivers, mountains, and deserts
B .Rivers, valleys, and deserts
C. Mountains, deserts, and distance
D. Rivers, mountains, and distance
C. Mountains, deserts, and distance
1. Based on your knowledge of history, choose two reasons for why the location of Greece in the Mediterranean contributed to its expansion.
A. The mountains in Greece protected it from attack, allowing its population to grow.
B. The location on a peninsula and islands led to strong innovations in shipbuilding
C. The deserts protected the northern border, allowing it to expand to the south.
D. They could not farm enough food to support their population on Greece’s mountainous terrain.
E. Their location on a major river network allowed them to easily travel and spread their empire.
B. The location on a peninsula and islands led to strong innovations in shipbuilding.
D. They could not farm enough food to support their population on Greece’s mountainous terrain.
Why was Julius Caesar popular amongst Plebeians?
A. Because of his senatorial leadership and reforms to help the military
B. Because of his senatorial leadership and reforms to help the gauls
C. Because of his military leadership and reforms to help poor people
D. Because of his military leadership and reforms to help the Senate
C. Because of his military leadership and reforms to help poor people
1. What was a main purpose of the Egyptian calendar?
A. to schedule when to start military conquests
B. to plan the building of royal pyramids
C. to decide when to elect pharaohs
D. to know when to plant crops
D. to know when to plant crops
The sacred texts of Buddhism are called the…
A Tanakh
B. Ramayana
C. Vedas
D. Tripitaka
D. Tripitaka
Features of the Han Dynasty
Adoption of Confucian ideals of government
Introduction of civil service examinations
Development of paper and porcelain
1.Based on the list, which statement characterizes the Han Dynasty? (6.37)
A. Minority ethnic groups became increasingly influential
B. Conflict among social classes resulted in harsher laws
C. Political stability promoted an era of prosperity
D. Invaders from the south interrupted an era of peace
C. Political stability promoted an era of prosperity
1. How did geography most influence the spread of ancient Greek culture, commerce, and ideas?
A. Ancient Greeks relied on ocean trade and the establishment of colonies in the Mediterranean region to spread culture and ideas.
B. Ancient Greeks depended mostly on overland trade in Asia Minor to exchange ideas and goods with other cultures.
C. Ancient Greeks lived mostly in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula and rejected trade and the cultural influence of outsiders.
D. Ancient Greeks confined themselves primarily to the islands in the Aegean Sea, developing unique communities without the need of commerce or trade.
A. Ancient Greeks relied on ocean trade and the establishment of colonies in the Mediterranean region to spread culture and ideas.
Why did Diocletian split the Roman Empire?
A.The eastern part was needed for agriculture since there were food shortages
B. A civil war between the eastern and western provinces broke out
C. The rival factions of the army needed to be stationed in different locations’
D. The empire had become too big to rule from one location
D. The empire had become too big to rule from one location
1. Choose three characteristics of the relationship between Nubia and Egypt.
A. Nubia and Egypt both ruled over the other at different points in history.
B. Egypt’s writing system was copied from the Nubians.
C. Nubia was never able to conquer Egypt.
D. Nubia and Egypt had a strong economic relationship based on trade.
E. Cultural diffusion of religious ideas from Egypt to Nubia.
A. Nubia and Egypt both ruled over the other at different points in history.
D. Nubia and Egypt had a strong economic relationship based on trade.
E. Cultural diffusion of religious ideas from Egypt to Nubia.
1. Which two geographic features create the borders of India?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Zagros Mountains
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Indian Ocean
E. Himalayan Mountains
F. Red Sea
D. Indian Ocean
E. Himalayan Mountains
1.How did the Silk Road most affect the cultural diffusion of Buddhism? (6.38)
A. Traveler's carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China
B. Chinese philosophers wrote Buddhist texts to sell in Antioch
C. The Buddha encouraged people to seek enlightenment in the desert
D. Dangers on the route supported the Buddhist idea that life is suffering
A. Traveler's carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China
Based on your background knowledge, how was Greek culture impacted by the rule of Alexander the Great?
A. Alexander the Great forced the civilizations he conquered to follow Greek culture and adopt Greek ideas.
B. Alexander the Great spread Greek ideas to the areas throughout his empire, extending the influence of Greece.
C. Alexander the Great gathered information from the places that he conquered and brought those ideas back to Greece.
D. Alexander the Great did not have a singular policy across his empire, which led to the development
B. Alexander the Great spread Greek ideas to the areas throughout his empire, extending the influence of Greece.
How did the Roman Empire’s geographic location influence its role in the region?
A. Access to the Mediterranean Sea helped Rome dominate trade
B. A lack of natural barriers made Rome vulnerable to attacks
C. Surrounding deserts forced Rome to expand in search of water
D. A central location in Europe made it difficult for other countries to trade with Rome.
A. Access to the Mediterranean Sea helped Rome dominate trade
1. Which statement best describes why the ancient Egyptians were buried with their prized possessions? (6.16)
A. They wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries.
B. They wanted their possessions to be impress the gods.
C. They wanted their possessions to use as food for the mummies.
D. They wanted to use their possessions in the afterlife.
D. They wanted to use their possessions in the afterlife.
1. Which statement explains the effects of the caste system on ancient Indian society?
A. Caste levels applied mainly to people in rural areas.
B. Religious followers were members of the highest caste.
C. Marriage offered an opportunity to move to higher castes.
D. Caste levels were directly related to occupation types.
D. Caste levels were directly related to occupation types.
1. What actions did emperor Qin Shi Huangdi take to help unify China? (6.35)
A. He set up schools where they were taught
B. He took ideas about them from other countries
C. He let officials adjust them to meet local needs
D. He standardized practices that had differed in all parts of the county
D. He standardized practices that had differed in all parts of the county
1. How did the rule of Alexander the Great impact the Ancient World?
A. Extended wars caused an economic depression throughout his territory.
B. The use of the Greek language was suppressed by Alexander and his officials.
C. Greek books were burned and forbidden to be taught in territories he took over.
D. Hellenic ideas and customs spread throughout the territory he conquered.
D. Hellenic ideas and customs spread throughout the territory he conquered.
How did aqueducts impact Roman society?
A. It was a defensive wall to protect their cities
B. It brought fresh water into cities from far away
C. It was used to remove sewage from cities
D. It helped to increase trade
B. It brought fresh water into cities from far away
1. How did religion impact the culture of Ancient Egypt? (6.16)
A. Egyptian people believed that their Pharaoh was a god and controlled all things.
A. Egyptian people believed that their Pharaoh was a god and controlled all things.
1. Ashoka sent missionaries to spread the beliefs and teachings of Buddhism mainly to which country? (6.29)
A.Egypt
B.Mesopotamia
C.China
D.Afghanistan
E.Korea
C.China
Which statement describes the main reason trade routes to Europe expanded during the Han Dynasty?
A. Europeans sought gold for jewelry.
B. Europeans valued silk for clothing.
C. Chinese wanted books on papyrus.
D. Chinese wanted diamonds for rings.
B. Europeans valued silk for clothing.
1. Which statement about citizenship in the ancient Greek polis is correct?
A. Women had equal rights and responsibilities as citizens.
B. Foreigners could purchase rights of citizenship in a polis.
C. Slaves who fought in the military had rights as citizens.
D. Men who owned land were granted citizenship.
D. Men who owned land were granted citizenship.
1. Which two statements correctly describe causes of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
A. Slave revolts led to a decline in long-distance trade networks.
B. Corruption was widespread among officials in government.
C. Repeated crop failures and disease significantly reduced the population.
D. The capital city was relocated closer to trade routes.
E. The military was unable to prevent invasions across the border.
B. Corruption was widespread among officials in government.
E. The military was unable to prevent invasions across the border.