Early Humans
How did the creation of simple tools impact hunter-gatherer societies?
A Simple tools allowed hunter-gatherer societies to make tasks easier and improve daily life.
B Simple tools allowed hunter-gatherer societies to develop complex religions.
C Simple tools allowed hunter-gatherer societies to create economies that used coin money.
D Simple tools allowed hunter-gatherer societies to move beyond the use of permanent structures and farms.
A Simple tools allowed hunter-gatherer societies to make tasks easier and improve daily life.
What was one defining characteristic of religion in Mesopotamia?
A the belief that there is one god that holds ultimate power
B the belief that many gods controlled different aspects of life
C the belief that no god had the power to influence daily life
D the belief that gods lived on earth with people
B the belief that many gods controlled different aspects of life
What can be inferred about the impact of the return of the Ancient Israelites to their homelands in 500 BCE?
A The Ancient Israelites suffered a decrease in population growth upon returning to their homelands.
B The return of the Ancient Israelites to their homelands did not have a significant
impact on the population.
C The return of the Ancient Israelites to their homelands caused a large population collapse.
D The Ancient Israelites saw their population grow for over a century after their return to their homelands.
D The Ancient Israelites saw their population grow for over a century after their return to their homelands.
Where was Constantinople located?
A. in the center of the Italian Peninsula
B. on the coast of the Peloponnesian Peninsula
C. at the entrance to the Black Sea
D. on the banks of the Tiber River
C. at the entrance to the Black Sea
Which conclusion can be drawn about Augustus Caesar?
A He caused a period of economic decline in the Roman Empire.
B He began a period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
C He decreased the amount of land the Roman Empire controlled.
D He divided the Roman Empire into independent nations.
B He began a period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
How did the use of fire impact early hunter-gatherer groups?
A It allowed them to generate heat and expand their food sources.
B It allowed them to follow animal migrations.
C It prevented the creation of stronger building materials.
D It prevented the development of ceremonies and rituals.
A It allowed them to generate heat and expand their food sources.
Which is an example of an empire?
A a group of separate states that are ruled by a supreme ruler
B a group of separate states that govern themselves independently
C a territory that is controlled by a democratically elected council
D a region that is dependent on a nearby state for protection
A a group of separate states that are ruled by a supreme ruler
Which action of King Solomon helped unite the tribes of Israel?
A. ordering that sacred texts be written in Hebrew so all the tribes could learn the same lessons
B. building a place of worship in Jerusalem that served as a meeting place for the tribes
C. creating a common currency to make it easier for the tribes to trade with each other
D. ordering that members of all the tribes migrate as a group to Mesopotamia
B. building a place of worship in Jerusalem that served as a meeting place for the tribes
Which two factors allowed Hellenistic culture to flourish during the fourth century BCE?
A. the explorations of Odysseus
B. the formation of the Delian League
C. the conquests of Alexander the Great
D. the growth of the Peloponnesian League
E. the expansion of Greek trade networks
C. the conquests of Alexander the Great
E. the expansion of Greek trade networks
How did the Han Dynasty impact cultural change across Europe and Asia?
A Han leadership closed several trade routes.
B Han citizens created the first magnetic compass.
C Han weavers invented cotton fabric.
D Han artists created a new style of marble sculpting.
B Han citizens created the first magnetic compass.
How did nomadic hunter-gatherer societies sustain themselves?
A They created permanent farms.
B They created defensive tools like shields.
C They created hunting tools like spears.
D They created silos to store food.
C They created hunting tools like spears.
What was the greatest impact of the food surpluses caused by the Agricultural Revolution?
A the building of sturdier structures
B the development of warmer clothes
C the increase of human population
D the invention of new tools
C the increase of human population
29. Abraham and the ancient Israelites first migrated from Mesopotamia to what area called “The Promised Land”? (6.21)
A. Egypt
B. Canaan
C. Ur
D. India
B. Canaan
Which statement best explains a characteristic of polytheistic beliefs in Mesopotamian civilizations?
A. Rulers used religion to justify their authority.
B. The types of crops grown were restricted by religious practices.
C. Priests had to approve all written documents.
D. Merchants received privileges based on their religion.
A. Rulers used religion to justify their authority.
Which statement is true about Egyptian myths about the afterlife?
A Egyptians believed there was only one god.
B Egyptians believed gods influenced daily life directly.
C Egyptians believed the living pharaoh was isolated from the gods.
D Egyptians believed gods had no abilities to help the pharaoh in the afterlife.
B Egyptians believed gods influenced daily life directly.
As food became more abundant(more than what’s needed), fewer people were needed in the fields. As a result, some people ______: (6.03)
A. Went back to hunting and gathering.
B. Became specialized in other professions
C. Built shrines to the gods
D. Moved out of the village
B. Became specialized in other professions
What was one common belief held by Mesopotamian religion?
A Nature and religion were connected.
B Natural events prevented religious activities.
C Religious ceremonies were unnecessary.
D Religious events were celebrated privately.
A Nature and religion were connected.
How did the Babylonian invasion in 597 B.C. impact Israel? (6.24)
A. Democratic government was introduced to the region.
B. Judaism was introduced to the region.
C. Israel became an independent nation and a strong military power.
D. The Israelites were forced out of their homeland and taken captive.
D. The Israelites were forced out of their homeland and taken captive.
Which group is most commonly associated with the migration from Mesopotamia to Canaan to Egypt?
A. Babylonians
B. Hittites
C. Nubians
D. Israelites
D. Israelites
Which statement explains how the innovation of irrigation contributed to the growth of civilization in Mesopotamia?
A. by serving as a protective barrier so that it was harder to invade the region
B. by helping people to produce more food than they needed for their own use
C. by allowing for the faster transportation of goods to market where they could be sold
D. by helping people to collect a scarce resource needed for a large urban population to survive
B. by helping people to produce more food than they needed for their own use
Choose three examples of characteristics of nomadic hunter-gatherer societies. (6.02)
A. Use of fire for cooking food
B. Permanent settlements made with brick
C. Carved stone arrowheads
D. Animal skins as coverings for shelter
A. Use of fire for cooking food
C. Carved stone arrowheads
D. Animal skins as coverings for shelter
Sumerians used flat-bottom sleds to drag their goods from place to place until the
invention of which item?
A horse-drawn chariots
B log roller system
C river barges
D wheeled carts
D wheeled carts
Which geographic feature formed the border between ancient Israel and Egypt?
A. the Jordan River
B. the Sinai Peninsula
C. the Zagros Mountains
D. the Dead Sea
B. the Sinai Peninsula
Using your knowledge of time designations, put the following dates in chronological order: (6.01)
1 – 5500 BCE: Stone Age ends, and Bronze Age begins.
2 – 10,000 BCE: Agricultural Revolution begins.
3 – 3500 BCE: Sumerians develop the world’s first civilization.
4 – 5000 BCE: Earliest known artifact of writing found.
A. 1, 4, 3, 2
B. 2, 1, 4, 3
C. 2, 4, 1, 3
D. 3, 4, 1, 2
B. 2, 1, 4, 3
Which statement explains how the ancient Greeks overcame the problem of their physical geography?
A. Farmers developed new types of crops.
B. Merchants established overseas trade networks.
C. Leaders resettled most of the people to island colonies.
D. Engineers created flat plains by leveling most of the mountains.
B. Merchants established overseas trade networks.