Judaism spread in the ancient world primarily by
A)
forced movement of Jews by ancient empires.
B)
missionary work undertaken by Abraham and Moses.
C)
extensive trade networks in the Mediterranean Sea.
D)
Alexander the Great as he moved eastward from Greece.
E)
None of the above
A
100
Explain a mita system
There was no money so people paid taxes with labor.
100
A major difference between the Zapotec civilization and the ancient Egyptians is that
A)
the Egyptians had no access to trade.
B)
the Zapotecs were not located around a major river.
C)
the Zapotecs were able to build complex structures.
D)
the Egyptians could not create a succession of rulers.
E)
None of the above
B
100
Unlike the other groups of people in their region during the Ancient Middle East, the Hebrews were monotheistic, meaning they
A)
believed in only one god.
B)
followed the teachings of the Torah.
C)
believed spirits lived in all things.
D)
wrote down their teachings in a sacred book.
E)
None of the above
A
100
The Ancient Maya were able to use arable land to their benefit. Which of these is the BEST definition of arable land?
A)
coastal
B)
mountainous
C)
able to be farmed
D)
able to be flooded
E)
None of the above
C
200
Which of these is a way in which Christianity is different from Judaism?
A)
Christianity is monotheistic
B)
Jewish prophets are not in the Bible
C)
Jews believe in the Trinity Doctrine
D)
Jews believe Abraham is the Son of God
E)
Christians believe Jesus to be the Messiah
E
200
Which city is CORRECTLY matched with the civilization?
A)
Tikal: Inca
B)
La Venta: Olmec
C)
Tenochtitlan: Maya
D)
Machu Picchu: Aztec
E)
None of the above
B
200
"Colossal Heads" such as this one were found at La Venta, one of the major cities of the _______ civilization.
A)
Aztec
B)
Bantu
C)
Olmec
D)
Songhai
E)
None of the above
C
200
) Which continent was the birthplace of most of the world's major religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
A)
Africa
B)
Americas
C)
Asia
D)
Europe
E)
None of the above
C
200
How are the Christian religion and the Jewish religion connected to one another?
A)
Both attend service in a synagogue.
B)
Both religions are polytheistic faiths.
C)
Jewish faithful believe that Jesus is the Messiah mentioned in their Torah.
D)
Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah mentioned in the Jewish Torah.
E)
None of the above
300
Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
A)
monotheism
B)
reincarnation
C)
belief in the New Testament
D)
belief in Jesus as the Son of God
E)
belief in reincarnation into a higher caste
A
300
3) What pre-Columbian civilization was centered in modern-day Peru?
A)
Aztec
B)
Inca
C)
Maya
D)
Olmec
E)
None of the above
B
300
Which statement regarding early civilizations of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas is TRUE?
A)
Both the Mayans and the Aztecs inhabited parts of the American continents.
B)
The Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas were inhabitants of what is now West Africa.
C)
The Mayans and Incas co-existed in Central America and what is now Mexico.
D)
Both the Incas and Aztecs inhabited the land areas along the western coast of North America.
E)
None of the above
A
300
Which leader led the Israelites on an "exodus" out of Egypt to settle in Canaan?
A)
Abraham
B)
Jacob
C)
Moses
D)
Noah
E)
None of the above
C
300
Which major river was the Egyptian civilization located around?
400
5) Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?
A)
Abraham is the father of the faith.
B)
Jesus is held to be the Son of God.
C)
The Qur'an is the main religious text.
D)
The Four Noble Truths guide followers.
E)
None of the above
A
400
) Which ancient Native American group was known for developing religious practices and belief systems that influenced later Indian cultures?
A)
the Olmecs
B)
the Mayans
C)
the Incans
D)
the Aztecs
E)
None of the above
A
400
The Olmec civilization
A)
had poor architectural skills.
B)
left behind mysterious stone sculptures.
C)
were the most advanced pre-Columbian civilization.
D)
was not able to trade because of its geographic isolation.
E)
None of the above
B
400
· “Father” of Judaism
· Almost sacrificed his son, Isaac
· Led his people into Egypt
· Honored in Christianity and Islam
These items are referring to what famous religious figure?
A)
Abraham
B)
Moses
C)
Muhammad
D)
Noah
E)
None of the above
400
Monte Alban was a major city.
Located in the Valley of Oaxaca in modern-day Mexico.
Defeated by Spanish colonizers following the fall of the Aztecs.
What group is being described here?
A)
Chavin
B)
Maya
C)
Olmecs
D)
Zapotecs
E)
None of the above
D
500
Please give the name of the only woman judge.
Who is_____________
500
Located in Andes Mountains.
Located in what is now Peru.
Existed from 900s-200s BCE.
What group is being described here?
A)
Chavin
B)
Maya
C)
Olmecs
D)
Zapotecs
E)
None of the above
A
500
Which pre-Columbian civilization was the earliest to exist?
A)
Aztec
B)
Inca
C)
Maya
D)
Toltec
E)
None of the above
C
500
A text finished around A.D. 600, is a collection of oral commentaries and teachings about the Hebrew Bible and Jewish law.
What is the __________
500
First major civilization in Mexico.
First to use ballgames in the Americas.
Known for sculptures called "colossal heads."
What group is being described here?
A)
Chavin
B)
Maya
C)
Olmecs
D)
Zapotecs
E)
None of the above