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100
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.
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.
What was one major impact of King David’s rule of Israel?
- A He made Judaism the official religion of Israel.
- B He established democracy in Israel.
- C He enforced the Ten Commandments as the law of Israel.
- D He established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
- B It allowed the Jews to return to Israel.
- B The Israelites were forced out of the region after their capital was destroyed.
- D He established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
100
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 was the purpose of the Great Pyramid at Giza?
- A It was built as a shelter to protect people from the rough climate of the Sahara.
- B It was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
- C It was built to attract tourism.
- D It was built to be the tallest structure at that time.
A Egypt
A Egypt
B It was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
100
Why is Hammurabi’s Code important to global history?
- A It provided a map of Asian trade routes.
- B It was the first written law.
- C It was the first written religion.
- D It helped decode Egyptian hieroglyphics.
- B It was the first written law.
100
What was one development that helped early human civilizations to create a food surplus?
- A the invention of the plow
- B the development of religion
- C the creation of a complex government
- D the beginning of a barter economy
What was the time period called when people started to farm and domesticate animals eventually allowing people to settle in permanent settlements?
A the invention of the plow
Neolithic Age (New Stone Age)
100
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
What bodies of water are located near the Caucasus Mountains?
C 3 Caucasus Mountains
Caspian Sea and Black Sea
200
This chart lists the experiences of one Hebrew leader.
Which Hebrew leader had the experiences listed in this chart?
- 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
200
How did the economic policies of Queen Hatshepsut help Ancient Egypt?
- A by establishing trade relationships with many foreign countries (Envoys)
- B by establishing many powerful businesses in the region
- C by establishing a new system of currency
- D by establishing several banks
Who was Hatshepsut?
- A the last active pharaoh before Egypt became part of the Roman Empire
- B the first female to declare herself pharaoh of ancient Egypt
- C the mother of one of the first female pharaohs of Egypt
- D the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten
- A by establishing trade relationships with many foreign countries (Envoys)
- B the first female to declare herself pharaoh of ancient Egypt
200
This is a map of Africa.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Nile River?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
This is a map of modern Africa.
Which number correctly identifies the location of Egypt?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
The ancient civilizations of Egypt often divided their lands into two regions called the Upper Kingdom and the Lower Kingdom. What geographic feature led to the use of these two terms?
- A the current of the Atlantic Ocean
- B the flow of the Nile River
- C the seasons of the Sahara Desert
- D the tides of the Mediterranean Sea
B 2 Nile River
A 1 Egypt
B the flow of the Nile River
200
Which technological development contributed to the creation of food surpluses in the ancient world?
- A irrigation
- B metallurgy
- C religion
- D writing
What was the first significant consequence of the implementation of agriculture?
- A Markets and commerce were established.
- B People migrated to coastal areas to access richer soil.
- C Humans formed permanent settlements.
- D Slavery was introduced to guarantee efficient farming.
A irrigation
C Humans formed permanent settlements
200
This is a map of the Middle East.
Identify Map locations #1-4
1 Mediterranean Sea
2 Black Sea
3 Caspian Sea
4 Persian Gulf
300
This is a chart that describes the actions of one historical Israelite.
The actions of which historical Israelite are described in this chart?
- A Abraham
- B Jesus
- C Moses
- D Muhammed
Which historical figure is known as the Father of the Jews?
- A Abraham
- B Jesus
- C Moses
- D Ramses
This is a quote from a document holy to the Israelites.
How did the ideas expressed in this quote impact the society of the Israelites?
- A They placed an emphasis on personal responsibility.
- B They eliminated the need for laws and government.
- C They led to violence against societies that were polytheistic.
- D They led to the development of a society where all people had equal power.
C Moses
A Abraham
A They placed an emphasis on personal responsibility.
300
How long did Ramses II rule Egypt? What achievement did he accomplish?
- A 25 years/defeated Rome
- B 44 years/defeated Carthage
- C 66 years/signed world's first Peace treaty
- D 75 years/spread Hellenistic culture
In ancient Egypt, what was true about the use of mummification?
- A The mummification process took a long time and was expensive.
- B The mummification process was evidence of the belief in an afterlife.
- C The mummification process was always limited to the Pharaoh.
- D The mummification process showed a lack of understanding about human anatomy.
- C 66 years/signed world's first Peace treaty
- B The mummification process was evidence of the belief in an afterlife.
300
What form of writing was developed in Mesopotamia?
- A cuneiform
- B hieroglyphics
- C pictograph
- D sanskrit
This is a photograph of a writing system created by an ancient civilization.
Which ancient civilization created this writing system?
- A Egypt
- B Mesopotamia
- C Nubia
- D Gaul
A cuneiform
B Mesopotamia
300
This is a map of different civilizations in ancient Asia and Africa.
What is one common feature shared by all four of these civilizations?
- A They all occupied coastal regions.
- B They all were protected by large mountain ranges.
- C They all existed along river valleys.
- D They all were located in the Southern Hemisphere.
C They all existed along river valleys.
300
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Phoenician kingdom and Israel further South?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
B 2 Phoenicia and Israel further South
400
This is a map of the Middle East.
Identify Map locations #1-2
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Sea of Galilee?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
This is a map of the Mediterranean Sea.
Which number correctly identifies the location of Ancient Israel?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
1 Nile River Valley (Egypt)
2 Jordan River (Israel)
C 3 Sea of Galilee
D 4 Israel
400
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 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.
- D Tutankhamun
- C Floods left rich silt deposits that improved farming.
400
What was an architectural accomplishment that was unique to the Mesopotamian civilization?
A canal
B pillar
C pyramid
D ziggurat
These are notes taken by a student in class.
What would be the best title for these notes?
- A Contributions of Egypt
- B Contributions of Polytheism
- C Contributions of Monotheism
- D Contributions of Mesopotamia
D ziggurat
D Contributions of Mesopotamia
400
The darkly shaded areas on this map show the locations of several ancient civilizations.
Identify Map locations #1-4
1 Nile River (Egypt)
2 Tigris/Euphrates River (Mesopotamia)
3 Indus River (India)
4 Huang He Yellow River (China)
400
The darkly shaded areas of this map show the locations of early civilizations in Africa and Asia.
Which idea is reflected on this map?
- A Early civilizations began near rivers.
- B Early civilizations began in random places on each continent.
- C Early civilizations began near mountain ranges.
- D Early civilizations began in areas far from oceans.
These are notes taken by a student in class.
What would be the best title for these notes?
- A Reasons Why Humans Created Government
- B Factors the Led to Permanent Human Settlements
- C Reason Why Humans Migrated to North America
- D Factors that Led to the First Human Religions
- A Early civilizations began near rivers.
- B Factors the Led to Permanent Human Settlements
500
Ancient Israel was located closest to which river?
- A Jordan River
- B Indus River
- C Nile River
- D Yellow River
This is a map of Africa.
Which darkly shaded area identifies the land controlled by the Kush civilization?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
Which ancient civilization was most closely associated with the Kush civilization?
- A Assyria
- B Babylon
- C Egypt
- D Sumer
A Jordan River
B 2 Kush
C Egypt
500
This is a painting of a farmer retrieving water in Ancient Egypt.
This painting provides evidence for which statement?
- A Ancient Egypt created a classless society.
- B Ancient Egypt developed a system of irrigation.
- C Ancient Egypt had a strong military.
- D Ancient Egypt had a polytheistic religion.
- B Ancient Egypt developed a system of irrigation.
500
Where was the world’s first empire located? Who started it?
- A Egypt, Ramses
- B Mesopotamia, Sargon
- C North America, Cincinnatus
- D South America, Nero
This is a map of Asia.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the world’s first empire?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
B Mesopotamia, Sargon
A 1 Mesopotamia (World's First Empire)
500
This map shows the locations of four ancient river civilizations.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Mesopotamian civilization known as Sumer?
- A 1
- B 2
- C 3
- D 4
B 2 (Sumer-Mesopotamia)
500
What is the translation of the Latin term, anno Domini?
- A before the resurrection
- B in the year of our Lord
- C after the resurrection
- D after Jesus
In reference to time, the abbreviation BCE stands for what?
- A Beyond the Christ Era
- B Before the Christ Era
- C Beyond the Common Era
- D Before the Common Era
In reference to time, the abbreviation BC stands for what?
- A Before Caesar
- B Before Christ
- C Before Constantine
- D Beyond Christ
In reference to time, the abbreviation CE stands for what?
- A Caesar’s Epoch
- B Christ’s Era
- C Common Epoch
- D Common Era
Anno Domini- in the year of our Lord B
Before the Common Era D
Before Christ B
Common Era D