World History 8th Pre-test Riviera Middle

Which of the following has its roots in Hammurabi’s Code?

• the alphabet

• the Constitution

• hieroglyphics

• the Dead Sea Scrolls

Which feature of civilization provides the most important artifacts?

• public works

• writing

• organized governments

• art and architecture

If people are polytheistic, it means they

• practice animism

• are members of the ruling class

• are skilled artisans.

• believe in many gods

A(n) ________ refers to a person specially trained to read, write, and keep records in ancient civilizations.

• nomad

• artisan

• scribe

• steppe

What is the most significant difference between cuneiform and the Phoenician alphabet?

• Cuneiform was written on clay tablets, while the Phoenician alphabet was written on papyrus.

• The symbols in cuneiform represented syllables, while the letters of the Phoenician alphabet represented consonant sounds.

• Cuneiform was so complex it could only be used by scribes, while the Phoenician alphabet was simple enough to be used by everyone.

• Cuneiform used picture writing, while the Phoenician alphabet used symbols.

They were a Mesoamerican Indian culture that was devastated by Cortez and the Spanish in the 1520s.

• Incas

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Mohavians

How many continents are there?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

What country is not in Europe?

• England
• Poland
• France
• Egypt

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What country is not part of North America?

• Canada
• The USA
• Colombia
• The USA

What does absolute monarch mean?

• a group of people who control shopping
• A single ruler who rules with the opinion of all his subjects
• a king/queen who believes their power comes from God
• a king/queen who holds all the power in their country