TNReady Review #2

Which statement explains how early Hinduism first developed?

• It developed from the spirituality of the Aryans and the teachings of the Vedas.

• It blended the traditions of Mohenjo Daro and the customs of

  the Gupta Empire.

• It incorporated the principles taught in the Two Lessons

• It developed by adopting the teachings of Asoka.

What was the significance of the development of the gods to ancient Mesopotamian culture?

• It supported the establishment of a strict code of laws restricting social behavior.

• It encouraged people to honor their leaders by building burial tombs.

• It helped people to understand their environment by explaining the forces of nature.

• It supported the creation of a class system based on economic success.

The code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

• Treated citizens and slaves equally

• Ended the use of capital punishment

• Recorded existing laws for all to see

• Rejected the principle of filial piety

Which statement best explains the reasons for the creation of writing by the Mesopotamians?

• It was invented to document religious practices.

• It was needed for transcribing architectural blueprints.

• It was required to keep track of records and taxes.

• It was necessary for the development of agricultural almanacs.

List three characteristics of the relationship between Nubia and Egypt.

• Nubia and Egypt both ruled over the other at different points in history.

• Egypt’s writing system was copied from the Nubians.

• Nubia was never able to conquer Egypt.

• Nubia and Egypt had a strong economic relationship based on trade.

• Cultural diffusion of religious ideas from Egypt to Nubia.

The presence of pyramids in Meroe allows historians to draw what conclusions about the relationship between Ancient Nubia and Egypt?

• The use of pyramids originated in Ancient Nubia and spread to Egypt.

• Cultural diffusion led to the adoption of Egyptian culture in Nubia.

• The cultural relationship between Nubia and Egypt was insignificant.

• Interaction between cultures led to Nubian culture in Egypt.

The Jordan River connects to which body of water?

• Red Sea

• Dead Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

The Ancient Israelites first migrated from Mesopotamia into what region?

• Ur

• Cairo

• Babylon

• Canaan

Why did the Ancient Israelites leave Egypt to travel back to Canaan?

• To increase their opportunities for trade.

• To escape persecution from the Egyptians.

• To return to the rule of the Babylonians.

• To form a democratic nation.

Why is Saul an important figure in the history of the ancient Israelites?

• He built the first temple in Jerusalem.

• He untied the tribes of Israel as the first king.

• He made Jerusalem the capital city.

• He returned the Jewish people to Israel.