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World HistoryUnit #1 Ancient Civilizations

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____ 1. Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the NeolithicRevolution?A changing sea levels forced hunter-gatherers into the interior of continentsB climate change led to longer growing season for farmingC spread of disease led to physical attacks on citiesD natural disasters led to a period of migration and movement

____ 2. Societies during the era of Early Civilizations (8000 B.C.500 B.C.) arecharacterized by all of the following EXCEPT—A first organized governmentsB first systems of writingC first major religionsD first use of tools

____ 3. How did the Neolithic Revolution alter the social patterns of humans?A It led to people becoming nomadic.B It led to the development of major religions.C It led to the creation of settled communities.D It led to greater social equality between male and female.

____ 4. Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?A Leadership passes from father to son.B The pharaoh is considered a god-king.C Wealthy elite control most parts of government.D The government has a representative legislature.

____ 5. Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law?A Laws no longer suggested punishments.B Laws were created by a representative group.C Laws were made more consistent and predictable.D Laws needed to be interpreted by impartial judges.

____ 6. Which change to human societies did NOT result from the Neolithic Revolution?A People began using bone and stone tools.B The population began growing much faster.C Advanced cities began growing along rivers and deltas.D Specialized workers began to produce more intricate and complex products.

____ 7. Which scientific achievement is NOT attributed to ancient Egyptians?A first to use geometryB first to use stone columnsC first to create a solar calendarD first to develop a technique to create bronze

____ 8. Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?A the early EgyptiansB the early MesopotamiansC the Shang Dynasty of ChinaD the early Indus River Valley Civilization

____ 9. Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets?A EgyptianB SumerianC Chinese Zhou DynastyD early Indus River Valley

____10. Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?A separate society into distinct social classesB restore social order through proper behaviorC gain salvation through belief in a personal godD achieve a higher spiritual state through self-sacrifice

____11. Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?A The Nile provided a source of fish and wildlife.B The Nile kept invaders from entering from the north.C Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.D Egyptian religious leaders believed the gods had placed the Nile in Egypt as a sign of Egyptian supremacy.

____12. Which example demonstrates the process of technological diffusion?A The Hittites used iron weapons to fight the Egyptian New Kingdom.B The Egyptians used advanced mathematics to build monumental architecture.C The Egyptians used chariots to drive the Hyksos from power in Egypt.D The Egyptians used Nile reeds to create a lightweight writing surface.

____13. Which historical artifact would NOT be evidence of a civilization?A a metal coinB a piece of woven silkC a fishhook made of boneD a clay tablet with writing

____14. Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?A AB BC CD D

____15. What area is indicated with the letter A?A MesopotamiaB Mediterranean SeaC Indus ValleyD Egypt

____16. Which factor most influenced the location of civilizations labeled A, B, and C on the map?A The early religions were established at these locations and attracted people to the area.B Strong empires were established at these locations allowing the first civilizations to grow.C Early civilizations settled near essential routes for trading goods and services.D Early settlements began near rivers to use as transportation and a fresh water source.

____17. How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?A Governments were needed to conquer better farmlands.B Governments were needed to organize large community projects.C Governments were needed to establish distinct social classes.D Governments were needed to protect local religions from outside influences.

____18. Which of the following is characterized by a family maintaining power for several generations?

A empireB dynastyC caste systemD stratified society

____19. What set of titles best completes the table above?A (1) Driest River Valleys (2) Historical Documents of Ancient Civilizations (3) Major World ReligionsB (1) Longest World Rivers (2) Modern Code of Law (3) Major World ReligionsC (1) Site of Ancient Civilizations (2) Documents Influencing Modern Law (3) Major World ReligionsD (1) Locations of Religious Significance (2) Documents Influencing Modern Science (3) Major World Religions

Agriculture first developed in the Middle East about 10,000 years ago and then spread throughout much of Eurasia over the next 2,000 years. As agriculture spread, communities formed and begantrading with each other. Early communities traded handcrafted goodssuch as baskets, pottery, and bronze tools. As these goods moved from community to community, the style of the goods was copied by the local people.

____20. Which of the following best describes this pattern?A Neolithic RevolutionB diasporaC worker specializationD cultural diffusion

____21. Which was NOT an accomplishment of the ancient Maya?A Accurate CalendarB Mathematical concept of zeroC Cuneiform writingD Pyramid building

____22. All of the following are accomplishments of the Inca EXCEPT-A Hieroglyphic writingB Vast network of roadsC Terrace farmingD All of the above are accomplishments of the Inca

____23. These architectural achievements best indicate thatA advanced technology existed in early civilizationsB religion was of little importanceC entertainment was important to these ancient societiesD trade routes existed between China and the Americas

____24. The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilizationbecause itA treated citizens and slaves equallyB ended all physical punishmentC recorded existing laws for all to seeD rejected the principle of filial piety

____25. Which geographic factor had the greatest influence on the early history of India and China? A river valleys B vast coastlines C island locations D tropical rain forests