World History: 1st Semester Exam Practice

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Which of the following did early humans domesticated during prehistory? pigs, rocks, shelters, technology

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pigs

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What are the alternate names for the Chang Jiang River and the Huang He River in China?

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Yangtze River and Yellow River

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Why is the Huang He River, despite being an important water source for the ancient Chinese, sometimes called China’s Sorrow?

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The river was known for terribly destructive floods that killed many people throughout history.

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Why is Hammurabi considered an important figure in world history?

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He made one of the oldest written law codes.

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What tools did scribes use to write in cuneiform? Options: ball-point pen & white paper, charcoal pencil & reed papyrus, feather with ink & brown parchment, reed stylus & clay tablet

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reed stylus & clay tablet

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How did people successfully farm in the dry climate of Mesopotamia?

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They made canals to transport water from the rivers to their fields.

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Which of the following scenarios is the best example of a barter system? A person uses coins to buy food from a farmer. Two people bid against each other to buy glassware at an auction. One person trades lumber to another person for clothing. A person stores their money with a banker for safety and security.

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One person trades lumber to another person for clothing.

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Which of the following statements best explains how the geography of China affected civilization?
The Great Wall of China included roads at the top of the structure that connected all of the major cities in the civilization.
Monsoons refilled the water supply in China’s major rivers each year and allowed the people to grow many crops.
Natural barriers made it easier for the Chinese government to maintain control over its massive territory.
Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China and it was isolated from other civilizations.

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Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China and it was isolated from other civilizations.

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What was the primary reason for mummification in ancient Egypt?

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The belief that a person’s body must still exist so the spirit can go to the afterlife.

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Why did many early humans eventually stop living as hunter-gatherers?

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They began farming to increase their food supply.