World History: Standard 1

Why would rivers be considered important for early civilizations?

• Encourages the creation of a navy

• Allows for the production of a manufactured good

• Makes agriculture possible

• Discourages hunting and gathering

Why is Hammurabi’s Code significant?

• It provided a religious text for the Hebrews

• It was the first set of written laws that detailed punishment

• Granted equality within the Indian Caste system.

• It advocated a lenient justice system

Which type of writing was used in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Sumerians

• Persians

Which of the following BEST describes the caste system in Ancient India?

• A system of social classes that encouraged mobility

• A system of social classes that did not have peasants

• A strict system of social classes that did not allow people to move up

• A strict system of social classes that allowed people to move up one social class

What type of religion is common among all of the Ancient River Valley civilizations?

• monotheism

• judaism

• christianity

• polytheism

Which of the following religions believes in reincarnation and karma?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Which of the following is the belief that an emperor ruled by divine right?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Mandate of Heaven

• Hammurabi's Code

Most ancient civilizations were based on

• manufacturing

• farming

• trading

• bartering

The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path were beliefs of which religion?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Most civilizations were ruled by families over a long period of time. This is known as

• Democracy

• Dynasties

• Theocracy

• Communism