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Religion and Law
Ancient Civilizations
Neolithic Revolution
Technology and Advancements
Misc. Stuff From A Long Time Ago
100
Which is a major characteristic of Judaism? A. belief in a single just and all-powerful God B. praying 5 times a day C. following the Eightfold Path D. worshiping many gods
A. belief in a single just and all-powerful God
100
Why were the river valleys in China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India centers of civilization? A. they had rich deposits of iron ore and coal B. they were isolated from other cultural influences C. they had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates D. they were easy to defend from invasion
C. they had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
100
Which of the following is a characteristic of civilization? A. Record keeping B. Specialization of labor C. Government organization D. Monumental structure construction
B. Specialization of labor
100
Which example demonstrates the process of technological diffusion? A. The Sumerians created a number system based on 60. B. The Indus valley civilization built cities in a grid fashion. C. The Chinese introduced coined money into their economy. D. The Egyptians used chariots to drive the Hyksos from power
D. The Egyptians used chariots to drive the Hyksos from power
100
The political system of early China is best described as a — A. city-state B. empire C. monarchy D. theocracy
C. monarchy
200
Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy? A. The government has a representative legislature. B. Wealthy elite control most parts of government. C. Leadership passes from father to son. D. The pharaoh is considered a god-king.
D. The pharaoh is considered a god-king.
200
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China? A. They both had a democratic government B. They both believed in one god C. They both had written forms of communication D. They both carried on trade with the Americas
C. They both had written forms of communication
200
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution? A. Climate changes produced longer growing seasons. B. Spread of disease caused a reduction in the population. C. Natural disasters created a change in migration patterns. D. Changing sea levels forced hunter-gather societies to relocate.
A. Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
200
Archaeological discoveries suggest- A. the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat B. farming societies developed before hunter/gatherer societies C. all the continents were settled at the same time D. the wheel was first used in Ancient China
A. the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat
200
Which of the following is true of Mesopotamia? A. The constant flooding caused the area to be abandoned. B. The existence of a flat plain created a barrier to invading groups. C. The muddy river made it difficult to transport goods and on the water. D. The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop.
D. The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop.
300
Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law? A. Laws were made more consistent and predictable. B. Laws were created by a representative group. C. Laws no longer suggested punishments. D. Laws needed to be interpreted by impartial judges.
A. Laws were made more consistent and predictable.
300
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems? A. China B. Egypt C. Indus Valley D. Mesopotamia
C. Indus Valley
300
Which of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago? A. It led to the production of stone tools. B. It led to the creation of settled communities. C. It led to the expansion of political rights for women. D. It led to the growth in the number of nomadic groups.
B. It led to the creation of settled communities.
300
Which development led to the other three? A. complex civilizations B. surplus of food C. division of labor D. domestication of plants and animals
D. domestication of plants and animals
300
Why was Egypt called the 'Gift of the Nile'? A. Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.  B. Protection from the Nile kept invaders from entering from the north. C. Fish and wildlife from the Nile were traded with neighboring civilizations. D. Egyptians believed the gods had placed the Nile in Egypt as a sign of supremacy
A. Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region. 
400
How was Judaism different from other religions of the Early Civilizations Era? A. Judaism argued that men and women are equal. B. Judaism allowed anyone to convert to the religion. C. Judaism permitted followers to marry nonbelievers. D. Judaism required believers to practice monotheism.
D. Judaism required believers to practice monotheism.
400
Why were early Indus River Valley settlements sometimes forced to change location?  A. Communities needed to find a more defensible location. B. Aryan invaders moved many settlements closer to the seas. C. The course of the river occasionally changed. D. Earthquakes devastated the poorly built homes.
C. The course of the river occasionally changed.
400
Which of the following is one change to human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution? A. Elections for political leadership B. Emergence of monotheistic religion C. Development of specialization of labor D. Social equality between men and women
C. Development of specialization of labor
400
How did the transition to farming influence the development of government? A. Governments were needed to protect local religions from outside influences. B. Governments were needed to conquer better farmlands. C. Governments were needed to establish distinct social classes. D. Governments were needed to organize large community projects.
D. Governments were needed to organize large community projects.
400
Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)? A. Democratic political values B. Monotheistic belief systems C. Ethnic and cultural diversity D. Inequality between men and women
D. Inequality between men and women
500
Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism? A. Followers should worship one god. B. All believers are equal in the eyes of God. C. Society is organized into rigid social classes. D. Salvation is obtained by following strict dietary laws.
C. Society is organized into rigid social classes.
500
Which river valley civilization is considered to have been the first to use geometry and the first to create a solar calendar? A. China B. Egypt C. Indus Valley D. Mesopotamia
B. Egypt
500
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to- A. grow food and domesticate animals B. trade with others in the same river valley C. fight wars using metal weapons D. make stone temples for religious ceremonies
A. grow food and domesticate animals
500
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets? A. Egyptian B. Sumerian C. Indus River Valley D. Chinese Zhou Dynasty
B. Sumerian
500
Which area would a mummy, hieroglyphics, and an embalmed pharoah most likely be located? A. Indus Valley B. Mesopotamia C. China D. Egypt
D. Egypt