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History, Social Studies
10th
grade
World History Unit 1 Practice Test
40 questions
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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Sumerian civilization was established in what geographical area?
Along the Nile river
Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Along the Indus and Ganges rivers.
Between the Huang He and Yangtze rivers.
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Sumerians were known for all of the following innovations EXCEPT
Dividing time into increments of 60
The first form .of writing
The creation of city states and a class based society
A set of written, unified laws throughout their civilization.
- 3. Multiple Choice
This one thing has remained largely unchanged throughout Chinese civilization.
Their written language
Their ruling dynasty
Their national borders
The Great Wall
- 4. Multiple Choice
This military strategist of the Zhou dynasty is still studied today by soldiers and civilians.
Shang
Sun Pin
Sun Tzu
Confucius
- 5. Multiple Choice
This phrase provides evidence of the importance of writing in Egypt.
So let it be written, so let it be done.
Make it so
Just Do It
Let it be, let it be.
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Sumerians organized their civilization in the following way
As a dynasty
As a democracy
As city states
As a theocracy
- 7. Multiple Choice
Homes in the Harappan civilization were unique compared to those of other civilizations in what way?
They were made of stone.
They had baths and plumbing.
They had sleeping areas on the roof
They were made of reed.
- 8. Multiple Choice
On what material did Egypt put most of their writing?
Stone
Brick
Bone
Papyrus
- 9. Multiple Choice
Sumerians constructed their boats and many of their buildings from what two types of material?
Stone and mortar
Clay Brick and cement
Woven Reed and mud bricks
Sand and bone
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Babylonian empire came to prominence during the reign of what ruler?
Ramses II
Hammurabi
Ghangis Khan
Seti I
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Chinese supreme god was called what?
Shang Di
Anubis
Shiva
Bastat
- 12. Multiple Choice
How were Chinese marriages carried out?
Women chose their spouses when they turned 18
Parents arranged marriages for women between the ages of 13 and 16
Experts arranged marriages for men and women, who met for the first time on their wedding day.
Nobles selected spouses for their peasants.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was the primary role of women in Chinese society?
To produce male children for their spouse.
To run the household and make family decisions.
To give counsel to their spouse in all matters.
To produce as many children as possible.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Unlike other ancient cities, Chinese cities (like Anyang) were made of what material?
Stone
Brick
Woven Reeds
Wood
- 15. Multiple Choice
This one natural disaster was common to the Egyptian, Chinese, Indus, and Mesopotamian civilizations.
Fire
Floods
Earthquakes
Droughts
- 16. Multiple Choice
The Harappan civilization was the largest in the ancient world. What was their population?
20 Million
500,000
5 Million
1.4 Billion
- 17. Multiple Choice
In what way were Harappan cities different from those of other ancient civilizations?
They were much larger that other cities.
They were built near rivers.
They were planned out in every detail.
There was no difference at all.
- 18. Multiple Choice
This claim to rule maintained that the leader had a divine blessing and enjoyed the favor of the gods.
The Magna Carta
The Divine Right of Kings
Manifest Destiny
The Mandate of Heaven
- 19. Multiple Choice
The following are achievements of the Zhou dynasty EXCEPT
The Expansion of roads and canals between cities.
Coined money
Writing
Blast furnaces to make iron.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the most important virtue in Chinese culture?
Respect for the nobility.
Truth and honesty.
Respect for one's parents.
Love of one's neighbor.
- 21. Multiple Choice
The earliest of the Chinese dynasties was the
Han Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
- 22. Multiple Choice
The Harappan belief system forms the foundation of what modern day religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Paganism
- 23. Multiple Choice
In what way was the Hebrew civilization unique in the ancient world?
They believed in one god.
They worshiped many idols.
They were more technologically advanced.
They never built any cities.
- 24. Multiple Choice
This obstacle makes learning about the Harappan civilization difficult for modern scholars.
Their language has never been translated.
The only artifacts we have are toys.
Their civilization was very small.
Their civilization is in a very remote location.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Sumerian civilization thrived because they were able to
conquer their neighbors
move with the herds
grow wheat and barley
explore the Mediterranean Sea
- 26. Multiple Choice
Sumerian civilization was known for the following following achievements EXCEPT
The wheel
Advances in farming and agriculture
A set of universal laws that applied to everyone.
The creation of beer.
- 27. Multiple Choice
This 15 year old would become one of Egypt's last great leaders.
Ramses the Great
Seti I
Hammurabi
The Scorpion King
- 28. Multiple Choice
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers is referred to by what name?
Mesopotamia
Indo-China
The Land of the Gods
The Fertile Valley
- 29. Multiple Choice
What is the term for a religion with many deities?
Monothesim
Theocracy
Polytheism
Deism
- 30. Multiple Choice
These Egyptian tombs are the last of the Seven Wonders of the World left standing.
The Valley of the Kings
The Library of Alexandria
The Pillars of Hercules
The Great Pyramids
- 31. Multiple Choice
The leaders of Egypt were referred to by what title?
King of Heaven
The Blessed of Ra
Pharaoh
El Supremo
- 32. Multiple Choice
The Babylonian code of laws was most significant for us today because
It was the first attempt at law
It was harsh and gave us the term, "An eye for an eye."
It was the first universal law and formed the foundation of Western ideas of justice.
It inspired the Ten Commandments.
- 33. Multiple Choice
In what way did the Egyptians view the Nile river?
It was a "gift from the gods"
It was just another river.
It was a curse from the gods when it flooded.
It was their means of survival.
- 34. Multiple Choice
What is the evidence that trade was an important part of the Harappan society?
Their cities had large docks and warehouses.
They left artifacts in the cities of other civilizations.
They didn't trade with anyone but themselves.
It is mentioned in Harappan writings.
- 35. Multiple Choice
The Huang He river is known to the Chinese by this nickname.
The Yellow Way
Blood Alley
The Gift of the Gods
China's Sorrow
- 36. Multiple Choice
The period in the Zhou dynasty after 771 is called by what name?
The Happy Times
The period of war and rebellion
The period of warring states.
The period of good feelings.
- 37. Multiple Choice
The Chinese consider these two qualities to be an indicator of the birth of a civilization.
Writing and reading
Writing and the construction of large monuments.
A military and government.
Writing and the construction of a major city.
- 38. Multiple Choice
The shift from hunter gatherers to an agricultural community allowed for what changes in civilizations?
Cities to develop
Organized roles in societies to develop
People to stay in one place.
All of the above
None of the above
- 39. Multiple Choice
Chinese society was split between which groups
Nobles and Peasants.
Nobles, priests, peasants, and slaves.
Scholars, scribes, peasants, and nobles.
Slaves, merchants, and nobles.
- 40. Multiple Choice
Egypt is noted for the following achievements
Papyrus Paper
A 365 day calander
Breaking a day into 24 parts
All of the above
None of the above
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