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History
10th -
12thgrade
AP World: Modern Review 0.1: 8000 BCE-600 BCE
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a characteristic of the Paleolithic Age?A lack of human innovation.Little to no artistic creativity or communication.A settled existence promoted by farming practices.A prevailing attitude of appreciation of the roles of both genders.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThis is an artistic representation of Catal Huyuk. What is it representing?A neolithic proto-cityUr, the first major cityThe Caves of the Paleolithic EraThe first historical map
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen studying prehistoric people, cave drawings like this one allow archaeologists to -speculate about daily livesunderstand spoken languagesinterpret written recordsstudy farming techniques
- 4. Multiple ChoicePeriod in which people moved from hunting and gathering to systematic agriculture.PaleolithicMetal discovery ageNeolithic RevolutionNeon age
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat made specialization possible?A knowledge of plants.The farming surplus.Organized government.Traders and merchants.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat effect did the inventions of the plow, pottery, and weaving have on early societies?They helped people move about to find food.They increased incidences of fighting among neighbors.They helped create agricultural surpluses and encouraged settlements.They gave rise to early forms of government.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis image, called a Venus or Aphrodite to historians, is which of the following?Art produced by neolithic peopleA pro-fertility figurineA depiction of the reality of the female figure in the paleolithic ageThe goddess of love and fertility in the Sumerian religion
- 8. Multiple ChoiceEarly civilizations - Mesopotamia, Egypt, Harappan, China-- formed along rivers because...Rivers made it possible to rely on farming rather than hunting and gathering.Rivers provided great views and breezes.Early humans believed gods lived along the rivers.Rivers offered more fish and wildlife to eat.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe two major rivers located in Mesopotamia are the ________________ and _______________.Tigris and EuphratesIndus and GangesIndus and EuphratesNile and Yellow
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow did people in the Fertile Crescent adapt to their environment?by hunting and gatheringby sifting through the siltby using irrigation and drainageby abandoning the river valleys when necessary
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the technique utilized by early humans to clear land for agriculture?MahabharataScorched Earth PolicyPlantation FarmingSlash and Burn
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a "diaspora"?Genocide of a peopleDying of a peopleScattering of a peopleComing together of a people
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat helped Judaism survive during the Diaspora?the high levels of literacy due to reading the Torahallowing women to become rabbisrebuilding the Temple of Jerusalemrewriting the Jewish teachings
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow did the beliefs of the Hebrews differ from those of most nearby peoples?Believed in an afterlifeBelieved in an underworldBelieved divine forces ruled the worldBelieved in one, all-powerful god
- 15. Multiple Choice
What monumental projects did the Olmec undertake?
Ziggurats
Large heads and ballgame courts
Stepped Pyramids
Palaces and stadiums
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a list of laws created in ancient Babylon?Twelve TablesBill of RightsHammurabi's CodeAnalects
- 17. Multiple ChoiceAt the center of each Sumerian city-state, stood a large building called a ziggurat. What was a ziggurat?The palace of the kingThe home of the city’s chief godA tomb for kingsThe court where judges heard their cases
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is cuneiform?the Egyptian writing systemthe Harappan writing systemthe scroll-like writing of the Aryanswedge-shaped writing of the Sumerians
- 19. Multiple Choice
What advancement in ship technology enhanced trade in the Bronze Age?
Sail
Stern Mounted Rudder
Rows of Oars
Docks
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Minoans were the first "Greek" Civilization. Which of these is FALSE concerning the Minoans?Sea faring / TradingThe possiblity of matriarchyA large standing proffessional armyMathematics / Architecture
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe first "mainland" civlization of Greece was Mycenae. Which of these best describes the Mycenaeans?Their true name was "Trojans" as they invaded Greece from Troy.They were a warrior-based people who are remembered by Homer.They had brutal terrorist tactics and utilized them to subdue large populations.Hey had a monotheistic faith that was later used by the classical Greeks
- 22. Multiple Choice
What civilization implemented an alphabet based on sound? (Totally not in the videos, but I like this civilization and couldn't bring myself to delete the question...)
Hittites
Phoenicians
Egyptians
Akkadians
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe following would be associated with this picture?SumeriaChinaEgyptIndia
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is represented by the picture?Content RepresentationCultural DiffusionSyncretismMonumental Architecture
- 25. Multiple Choice
What was NOT a reason for increased warfare?
Diplomacy
Advancement in metallurgy with the introduction of iron
Taming of horses
Creation of two-wheeled chariots
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat are three ways that the Nile River was beneficial to the Ancient Egyptians?Food, Trading, PapyrusPapyrus, Water, FoodFood, Water, TradingTrading, Gold, War
- 27. Multiple Choice
The largest group in early societies was the ________________________.
farmers and workers
scribes and traders
artisans and merchants
army commanders and nobles
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the accurate description of the aftermath of what is depicted by the red lines?The migration of the Aryan people brought a syncretic religion and syncretic faith.The Aryan Invasion caused the destruction of the Dravidian culture.The destruction of the Sikhs in the Punjab region by the Aryans.The depletion of resources by the migrants that led to environmental losses.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is depicted here, and is the first written language found in Ancient China?Oracle BonesSanskritMesoamerican LiteratureCuneiform
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat metal did the Chinese use to make art and tools?IronCopperBronzeTin
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Zhou Dynasty use to claim it could usurp the Shang Dynasty's power?Bronze InitiativeAryan MajorityMandate of HeavenHammurabi's Code
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe Olmec were known for their sharp weapons made ofbasaltobsidiansteeljade
- 33. Multiple Choice
What crop was grown by the Olmecs?
Rice
Wheat and Barley
Maize
Millet and Sorghum
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat alloy caused copper to be strong enough to make tools?charcoal and stonewood and coppercopper and ironcopper and tin
- 35. Multiple Choice
Which metal was more difficult to control use of and trade of, considering it was more prevalent? (But it took longer to develop because it utilizes higher heat levels to mold)
Bronze
Tin
Copper
Iron
- 36. Multiple ChoiceOnly one of these languages can be translated. Which is it?Linear ALinear BHarappanMeroitic Script
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhere was Nubia located?MesoamericaNile valley-south of EgyptSub-Saharan AfricaNorthern Nile, near Cairo
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this artistic piece display about the civilization of Nubia?It was influenced by Greek Culture due to the porticosIt was a syncretic culture influenced by EgyptPyramidal architecture became popular thorughout the worldThe destruction of temples was common
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe written language used by the Indo-Europeans (Aryans) is called ________________.ScriptVedasCuneiformSanskrit
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhat religion is associated with the Indo-Europeans/Aryans and the book of writings called the Vedas?BuddhismConfucianismHinduismJanism
- 41. Multiple ChoiceEarly Indian Society was known for all of the following EXCEPT:Beginning in the Indus River ValleyEarly innovations like city-planning and public bathsLarge urban centers and long distance tradeA monotheistic faith based on Vishnu
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat was unique about Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa?People were warriorsThe cities were well plannedThey imported grainWomen were the rulers
- 43. Multiple ChoiceThis is the name of the social system in India.UntouchablesancientcasteVedas
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following represents the "laws and duties for your caste"?KarmaDharmaReincarnationHinduism
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Hindu's believe the Caste System was fair?People could move up in societyPeople chose their social classSocial class is based on your actions in previous livesPeople are all equal in the Caste System
- 46. Multiple ChoiceThe Hindu sacred religious texts are called the ___________.Four Noble TruthsVedasSanskritEightfold Path
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhat system became the dominant social organization among agricultural societies?MatriarchyPatriarchyOligarchyTetrarchy
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich civilization had more equality between kings and queens, and even gave queens equal burial to men?NubiaEgyptAssyrianPhoenician
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWho is considered the ancestor for ALL 3 monotheistic religions?MosesJesusAbrahamDavid
- 50. Multiple ChoiceWhat is depicted in this map?Migration of the Bantu PeopleExpansion of the Forest PeoplesSpread of steel technologyMigration of the Dravidian People
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