Unit 1: Early Man
Which terms are used by historians to describe a period of time lasting 10 years or longer?
a. century
b. day
c. decade
d. hour
e. month
a. century
c. decade
Which statement best explains a characteristic of the polytheistic religion in Mesopotamian civilization?
a. rulers used religion to justify their authority
b. the types of crops grown were restricted by religious practices
c. priests had to approve all written documents
d. merchants received privileges based on their religion
a. rulers used religion to justify their authority
Which phrase describes a monarchy?
a. a form of government led by a group of powerful individuals
b. a form of government led by a single person as the head of state
c. a form of government where the leader is elected by the people
d. a form of government where military leaders share power
b. a form of government led by a single person as the head of state
Why was Moses an important figure in Ancient Israel?
a. He created the religion of Judaism
b. He gave political power over the Ancient Israelites to the leaders of Sumer.
c. He guided the Ancient Israelites to safety and freedom from enslavement.
d. He added polytheistic beliefs to Judaism.
c. He guided the Ancient Israelites to safety and freedom from enslavement.
Which two achievements are most closely associated with Ancient India?
1. Eye surgery
2. Wheel
3. Scale of measurement
4. Plumbing
5. Microscope
1. Eye surgery
4. Plumbing
How did the development of agriculture impact early human civilizations?
a. It decreased the population of cities.
b. It inspired the creation of hunter-gatherer communities
c. It inspired the creation of trade.
d. It decreased the size of food surpluses.
c. It inspired the creation of trade.
Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh a notable piece of writing in history?
a. It is the shortest written story on record
b. It is the oldest known document written on papyrus.
c. It is the oldest written epic on record
d. It is the first known use of written language.
c. It is the oldest written epic on record
What architectural structure did the ancient Egyptians build to hold their dead pharaohs?
a. hieroglyphics
b. papyrus
c. pyramids
d. sphinx
c. pyramids
What role did David play in the history of the city of Jerusalem?
a. He was its first king.
b. He unified the tribes and made it the capital of Ancient Israel.
c. He protected it from Babylonian invasions.
d. He was its last elected leader.
b. He unified the tribes and made it the capital of Ancient Israel.
What role does the Eightfold Path play in Buddhist teachings?
a. It established the structures people use to create schools dedicated to Buddha.
b. It helps people let go of their earthly attachments to focus on the principles of Buddhism.
c. It shows people how to covert others to Buddhism.
d. It teaches people how to create monuments of Buddha.
b. It helps people let go of their earthly attachments to focus on the principles of Buddhism.
How did nomadic hunter-gatherer societies sustain themselves?
a. They created permanent farms.
b. They created defensive tools like shields.
c. They created hunting tools like spears.
d. They created silos to store food.
c. They created hunting tools like spears.
Empires are governments that commonly control which type of territory?
a. city
b. continent
c. country
d. region
d. region
The Nile Delta flows into which body of water?
a. Black Sea
b. Caspian Sea
c. Mediterranean Sea
d. Red Sea
c. Mediterranean Sea
What was one result of the breakup of the Kingdom of Israel?
a. The region was divided into several smaller independent kingdoms.
b. King Saul and his family had to give up their control over ancient Israel.
c. The region became isolated from important trade routes.
d. King Saul and his family developed alliances with civilizations near Ancient Israel.
a. The region was divided into several smaller independent kingdoms.
"Since all lives, even in heaven, must come to an end, happiness is not to be sought in heaven or on earth. the common aspiration of the religious Indian is for the release from the round of births and rebirths."
Which basic belief of Hinduism is being described.
a. Dharma
b. Karma
c. Moksha
d. Reincarnation
c. Moksha
A shared belief about life and death is an example of which aspect of civilization?
a. agriculture
b. economy
c. government
d. religion
d. religion
How did geographical features impact the development of the Fertile Crescent?
a. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers allowed civilizations to develop near sources of water.
b. The Zagros Mountains allowed civilizations to expand into Asia.
c. The Mediterranean Sea allowed the Mesopotamian civilization to expand into Europe.
d. The Arabian Desert allowed civilizations to develop near other cultures.
a. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers allowed civilizations to develop near sources of water.
Role of Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt:
*held absolute political power, enforced laws and ensured justice
*often led the military
Which description best completes this chart?
a. was believed to be a god on earth
b. was believed to be the reincarnation of past leaders
c. was an educator of local children
d. was a democratically elected leader
a. was believed to be a god on earth
Why did the Israelites immigrate to Egypt?
a. They were forced out of their lands by their God.
b. They were escaping their enslavers.
c. They were instructed to return to their homeland by their God.
d. They were searching for land where it was easier to grow food.
d. They were searching for land where it was easier to grow food.
Which geographic feature helps create India's northeast border?
a. Himalaya Mountains
b. Indian Ocean
c. Indus River
d. Panner River
a. Himalaya Mountains
Which statement best explains how the Agricultural Revolution impacted the economies of early civilizations?
a. farmers produced food surpluses
b. food shortages became a greater risk
c. people continued nomadic migration
d. hunting replaced agriculture as primary activity
a. farmers produced food surpluses
Which best describes Sargon I's rule in Sumer?
a. Sargon's leadership was harsh and instability led to a lack of growth in the empire.
b. Sargon's leadership was strict and people were often fearful of him.
c. Sargon's leadership provided stability and growth to the empire.
d. Sargon's leadership helped to spread culture and technology to Sumer
c. Sargon's leadership provided stability and growth to the empire.
How did ancient Egyptian and Nubian cultures influence each other?
a. Egyptians conquered the Nubians and spread Egyptian traditions.
b. They were frequent trade partners because both regions produced different goods.
c. They worked together to develop the pyramids for their pharaohs.
d. Egyptians taught the Nubians how to plant along the Nile River.
b. They were frequent trade partners because both regions produced different goods.
Which statement explains how the Persian's conquest of the Jewish territory was different from that of the other empires?
a. The Persians allowed the Jews to keep their political independence.
b. The Persians allowed the Jews to preserve their cultural heritage
c. The Persians forced the Jews to reunite their kingdoms.
d. The Persians forced the Jews to leave their kingdom.
b. The Persians allowed the Jews to preserve their cultural heritage
Which statement about the caste system in India is accurate?
a. Members of the Brahmin caste were responsible for essential artisanal works and crafts.
b. Members of the untouchable caste employed members of other castes.
c. Members of the Vaisya caste served as local authorities.
d. Members of the Sudra caste could not act as spiritual leaders.
d. Members of the Sudra caste could not act as spiritual leaders.