Test Part 1
Social scientists are scholars who study
human society
How did prehistoric artists deal with the uneven surfaces of the caves?
They included uneven surfaces as part of their composition.
Throughout ancient history, human settlement has depended on
geography
Which empires developed trade and complex economies in Africa?
Mali and Ghana
In Islam, _____ guide(s) all aspects of life, from clothing and food to education.
Shari'ah law
People who study the past are most like
Detectives
What does this ancient spear thrower, with its detailed carving, indicate about the person who may have used it?
This person was a hunter.
Communities and civilizations began to emerge after humans discovered
agriculture
Which figure is considered an important prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Abraham
Hinduism traces its roots to
the Vedas, a collection of sacred literature.
Why do historians read diaries and letters from the past?
to find out what happened and why
What do scientists think may have been the reason why ancient artists made paint by grinding different minerals and mixing the powder with fat or oil?
to make different colors of paint for their art
A person who migrates and depends on the livestock they raise are called
pastoral nomads
The First Temple built by King Solomon in Jerusalem is considered
the most sacred place in Judaism.
In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path offers guidelines on how to achieve
enlightenment.
What unique challenge does the study of prehistoric history present?
lack of evidence from the period
One way archaeologists learn about early humans is through
artifacts.
As cities continued to grow, a new form of state developed, called
empires
An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is the belief in
monotheism or a single God.
How did Buddhists promote the study and spread of Buddhism?
by opening monasteries.
If ancient paintings were found in a cave, which of these questions would be the hardest to answer?
Why did people paint in caves?
What type of paint did people use?
What did people paint pictures of?
What did people use for paintbrushes?
Why did people paint in caves?
Between 4000 and 1000 B.C.E., many smaller tribes were combined into
larger city-states.
The creation of _____ helped interactions among ancient peoples.
metal money
In Christianity, Jesus is considered the Messiah, indicating he was
chosen by God to save humankind.
Which Confucian value became deeply woven into Chinese culture?
respect for elders
love of scholarship
being kind, honest, and faithful
all of the above
all of the above