Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
100
Based on information from the illustration, how did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settled civilization in the region?
A.Palm trees only grew near the river.
B.The narrow river restricted travel to small boats.
C.Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops.
D.Merchants needed walled cities to protect from invaders.
C.Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops
100
A major effect of the Neolithic Revolution was that -
F.Agricultural provided a new alternative to hunting and gathering.
G.Agricultural productions increased with the use of artificial fertilizers.
H.New technologies in hunting and fishing improved food production.
J.New inventions encouraged overseas exploration.
F.Agricultural provided a new alternative to hunting and gathering.
100
Which of the following correctly completes the chart?
F.Serfs
G.Trade
H.Empires
J.Religions
G.Trade
100
Which letter indicates the area of Ancient Egypt?
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
A.
200
Which characteristic of civilization in the Indus River Valley is illustrated in the diagram?
F.Economic systems
G.Religious institutions
H.Advanced urban areas
J.Systems for recordkeeping
H.Advanced urban areas
200
Which of the following conclusions about the impact of physical geography in Mesopotamia is supported by the information in the excerpt?
F.The constant flooding caused the area to be abandoned.
G.The existence of a flat plain created a barrier to invading groups.
H.The muddy river made it difficult to transport goods and on the water.
J.The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop.
J.The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop.
200
The arc of the land that falls between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea in Southwest Asia is called the Fertile Crescent
Nile
Mesopotamia
Fertile Crescent
Fertile Crescent
200
Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?
A.Astronomers create lunar calendar for farmers.
B.Temple priests develop hieroglyphic writing system.
C.Military leaders eventually become Sumerian monarchs.
D.Soldiers build a complex road system across Sumerian empire.
C .Military leaders eventually become Sumerian monarchs.
300
Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the map?
A.Early civilizations settled close to the equator.
B.Early civilizations were vulnerable to invasions.
C.Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources.
D.Early civilizations depended on trade with one another.
C.Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources.
300
Based on the information in the excerpt, Hammurabi most likely intended to —
F.replace earlier primitive laws
G.ensure order in society with a legal code
H.communicate with the wealthy members of Babylonian society
J.promote widespread literacy in an ancient river valley civilizations
G.ensure order in society with a legal code
300
A.Rise of a single ruler to power
B.Use of written record-keeping
C.Formation of a wealthy upper class
D.Creation of rules to guide peaceful trade
D.Creation of rules to guide peaceful trade
300
__________ is the process in which a new idea or a product spreads from one culture to another.
Dynasty
Specialization
Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Diffusion
400
Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
C.C
400
Which characteristic of civilization is described above?
A.Record keeping
B.Social stratification
C.Specialization of labor
D.Government organization
C.Specialization of labor
400
The ____ River runs through Egypt while the _____ River runs through China.
Nile, Yellow
500
Which area on the map represents Iraq, the Fertile Crescent, and Mesopotamia?
Modern Day Iraq
500
Double Jeprody
Compare and Contrast (one similarity and one difference) for the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments.
Can mention:
**Differences:**
1. **Origin and Date:**
- Code of Hammurabi: This code was created in ancient Mesopotamia around 1754 BCE by King Hammurabi of Babylon.
- Ten Commandments: The Ten Commandments are believed to have been given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai around 1440-1400 BCE, according to the Bible.
2. **Purpose and Authority:**
- Code of Hammurabi: It is a secular legal code that served as a set of laws and regulations to govern Babylonian society, with Hammurabi as its author and enforcer.
- Ten Commandments: They are religious and moral principles given by God to guide the behavior of the Israelites and are considered divine commandments.
3. **Content and Scope:**
- Code of Hammurabi: It consists of 282 laws that cover a wide range of civil and criminal matters, including contracts, property rights, and punishments.
- Ten Commandments: They consist of ten concise ethical and moral commandments, focusing on religious duties and interpersonal relationships.
**Similarities:**
1. **Moral Guidelines:**
- Both the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments include rules and principles that govern human behavior and ethics. They address issues of honesty, justice, and social responsibility.
2. **Penalties for Wrongdoing:**
- Both codes specify consequences or penalties for violating their respective rules. The Code of Hammurabi outlines specific punishments for various offenses, while the Ten Commandments warn of consequences for disobeying divine commandments.
3. **Influence on Legal Systems:**
- Both sets of rules have had a significant influence on subsequent legal and moral systems. The Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest known legal codes and served as a precursor to later legal systems. The Ten Commandments have played a foundational role in shaping Judeo-Christian ethics and law.
500
Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?
F.A new dynasty raises taxes for new construction projects.
G.A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.
H.The aging dynasty lowers taxes and appoints a new family to rule.
J.The aging dynasty replaces the emperor with a new military general.
G.A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.
500
The _____ age , is also known as the ___ Stone __.
Paleolithic Age, Old Stone Age