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Indus River Valley
Ancient China
African Empires
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100
How did the invasion of the Aryans change the Indus River Valley? A. Equality spread in society B. People started to marry outside of caste C. The Caste System formed D. Trading with other civilizations began
C. The Caste System formed
100
The concept of the “Mandate of Heaven” was used to justify A. the existence of slavery B. the takeover of foreign peoples C. the right of the father to rule the family D. the emperor's control over the government
D. the emperor's control over the government
100
Which factor most contributed to the development of trade among the different peoples of Africa? A. climatic diversity B. animal migrations C. military conquest D. cultural similarities
A. climatic diversity
100
Which statement best explains this feature of the caste system? "The Indian caste system places warriors and soldiers at a higher level than merchants and farmers." A. The priests who occupy the highest caste are first trained as soldiers. B. Security was a concern in ancient India because of its vulnerability to invasion. C. There were fewer merchants and farmers in ancient India than warriors and soldiers. D. Military strength and security were important to the Aryans when they were nomads.
D. Military strength and security were important to the Aryans when they were nomads.
100
Why did the ideals of Confucianism appeal to Han rulers? A. They wanted to eliminate superstition in order to modernize Chinese society. B. They hoped to advance scientific progress in order to promote rapid economic growth. C. They wanted to promote artistic and intellectual achievement among the Chinese people. D. They hoped to create a well-run system of rule over a large territory and diverse population.
D. They hoped to create a well-run system of rule over a large territory and diverse population.
200
Which physical feature assisted Ancient Indians in trading? A. Desert B. Plateau C. Grasslands D. Rivers and Oceans
D. Rivers and Oceans
200
Which problem contributed most to the construction of the Great Wall during the Qin dynasty? A. civil war B. foreign invasion C. trade competition D. high unemployment
B. foreign invasion
200
Which factor most contributed to the spread of the Bantu languages? A. trade B. migration C. cultural diffusion D. religious conversion
B. migration
200
What did the caste system create? A. a set of rules for the Brahmin B. social and political order C. fairness and equality for all people D. chaos and disorder
B. social and political order
200
Which factor contributed most to the spread of Buddhism from India to China? A. trade connections B. forced migrations C. military conquests D. religious intolerance
A. trade connections
300
What were the two major cities that developed in the Indus River Valley? A. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro B. Mecca and Jerusalem C. Sumer and Babylonia D. Egypt and Kush
A. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
300
Which statement best explains how the ancient Chinese civilization was similar to other early human civilizations? A. Chinese civilization united a diverse set of populations. B. Chinese civilization first developed in a fertile river valley. C. Chinese civilization was originally centered around trading posts. D. Chinese civilization was brought by nomadic peoples from the Middle East.
B. Chinese civilization first developed in a fertile river valley.
300
Which physical feature divides Africa into two distinct regions? A. the Atlas Mountains B. the Nile River C. the Persian Gulf D. the Sahara Desert
D. the Sahara Desert
300
The caste system developed in what region of the world? A. India B. South America C. Australia D. African sub-continent
A. India
300
In which region are Bantu languages the primary spoken languages? A. southern Africa B. the sub-Saharan region C. the Mediterranean coast
B. the sub-Saharan region
400
Why might ancient cultures have been more likely to settle in northern India than southern India? A. Northern India contained two major rivers. B. The mountains prevented rain from reaching the southern portion of India. C. Northern India provided better access to the sea. D. The southern climate was not as temperate as the northern climate.
A. Northern India contained two major rivers.
400
Which factor contributed most to the decline of the Zhou dynasty? A. corruption in the government B. invasion by Central Asian nomads C. power struggles among feudal lords D. destruction caused by natural disasters
C. power struggles among feudal lords
400
What is the main difference between the savannas and the semiarid regions of Africa? A. the abundance of salt B. the type of grain crops grown C. the elevation above sea level D. the amount of water available
D. the amount of water available
400
What was Shi Huangdi’s major accomplishment? A. He developed an important belief system B. He wrote the exams that scholar-officials had to pass C. He was the first emperor to unify much of China during the Qin Dynasty D. He was the Communist leader of China from 1949-1976
C. He was the first emperor to unify much of China during the Qin Dynasty
400
Which statement best explains how the monsoons affected the development of early Indian civilizations? A. The flooding caused by monsoons slowed the growth of the population in early Indian civilizations. B. The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India’s major rivers. C. The wetness from the monsoons pushed many to migrate farther south in search of a better climate. D. The harsh winters caused by strong monsoon winds blowing in from Central Asia made life more difficult.
B. The water brought by monsoon rains allowed agriculture to develop away from India’s major rivers.
500
Which of these is the best argument against using a caste system to organize a modern society? A. The caste system prevents a nation from using people’s skills efficiently. B. The caste system increases the level of corruption in the economic system. C. The caste system restricts trade and contact with people in other countries. D. The caste system undermines incentives for people to obey their political leaders.
A. The caste system prevents a nation from using people’s skills efficiently.
500
What was the Silk Road? A. One paved road that people in Ancient China used to travel to work B. A series of trade routes that connected China with other parts of the world. C. A place to worship and celebrate culture D. A series roads that connected North and South America
B. A series of trade routes that connected China with other parts of the world.
500
Which characteristic did Aksum and Timbuktu have in common? A. They were both near rich gold mines. B. They both grew wealthy through trade. C. They were both central to the slave trade. D. They both developed as iron-making centers.
B. They both grew wealthy through trade.
500
Which factor restricted trade between China and civilizations to its west and southwest? A. shortages of natural resources B. significant geographic obstacles C. constant fighting among local rulers D. conflict over a limited number of customers
B. significant geographic obstacles
500
"Mansa Musa made Timbuktu a cultural center by supporting the arts and learning. He established mosques as centers of learning and hired an Egyptian architect to design mosques in two of the empire’s major cities." Based on this information, the reforms of Mansa Musa suggest that, for him, Islam was largely a matter of what? A. education and culture B. making a pilgrimage to Mecca C. conquest and conversion of non-Muslim peoples D. the political advantage of being part of the Caliphate
A. education and culture