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- 1. Multiple Choice
A group of people who believe in many gods practice:
Polytheism
Monotheism
Agnosticism
Atheism
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was built as a temple in ancient Mesopotamia
Hagia Sophia
Ziggurat
Parthenon
Great Pyramid
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following distinguishes the Hebrews from other ancient people?
Oral traditions
Trading practices
Monotheism
Polytheism
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is a characteristic ancient Egypt and ancient China have in common?
Traded by sea
Developed along rivers
Used the Ten Commandments
Ruled by Pharaohs
- 5. Multiple Choice
According to ancient Chinese belief, a just and effective ruler would:
Achieve the status of the gods
Reign for 600 years
Never be overthrown
Receive authority from heaven
- 6. Multiple Choice
The early Hebrew people trace the beginning of their history back to which important individual?
Moses
Soloman
Abraham
King David
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of these best completes the diagram?
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Twelve Tablets
- 8. Multiple Choice
Achievements of the ancient Egyptians include all of the following EXCEPT
A calendar
Advanced medical practices
Irrigation systems
Hindu-Arabic numerals
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Chinese characters
Phoenician alphabet
Sumerian cuneiform
Egyptian hieroglyphics
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which ancient form of writing was created by the Phoenicians?
1
2
3
4
- 11. Multiple Choice
How did annual floods affect ancient civilizations in river valleys?
They allowed to grow more food by making the valleys fertile
They destroyed many homes and buildings so people had to rebuild each year
They caused people to move out of river valleys and settle in mountainous areas
They discouraged trade as floodwaters made travel more dangerous
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which civilization developed in the river valley indicated by the red star on the map?
Sumer
Egypt
India
China
- 13. Multiple Choice
In most ancient civilizations, the labor force was mostly made up of:
Slaves
Artisans
Serfs
Women
- 14. Multiple Choice
How does this excerpt portray society in ancient Babylonia?
Punishments reflected the divisions in social classes
All men received physical punishment despite their social status
Violent acts were always punished with violence
Monetary fines were reserved for the most violent crimes.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statement best completes the chart?
Gods linked to nature
Written legal and moral codes
Belief in one all-powerful deity
Belief in karma and reincarnation
- 16. Multiple Choice
The Indus Valley civilization is identified by which number on the map?
1
2
3
4
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which text best completes the graphic?
Developed better tools
Settled in desert regions
Moved from place to place to find food
Created the first centralized governments
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which ancient form of writing was created by the Egyptians?
1
2
3
4
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best completes the shaded area on this diagram?
Developed along rivers
Ruled by pharoahs
Traded by sea
Used the Ten Commandments
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which religion is best described by this list?
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Islam
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