Midterm Review Grade 9

Which factor influenced the building of semi-permanent settlements during the Neolithic period?

• production of surplus food

• ability to harness fire

• drawings on cave walls

• introduction of fishing nets

Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

Which factor influenced the building of semi-permanent settlements during the Neolithic period?

• production of surplus food

• ability to harness fire

• drawings on cave walls

• introduction of fishing nets

Humans lived as hunters and gatherers during which time period?

• Neolithic Age

• Paleolithic Age

• Flintstone Age

• Feudalistic Age

The Great Rift Valley is located on which continent?

• Africa

• Asia

• Asia

• South America

The area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is also known as

• Mesopotamia

• The Fertile Crescent

• The Indus River Valley

• The Great Northern Plain

Which of the following items is considered a primary source?

• A Civil War documentary

• global studies text book

• pottery found at an archaeological dig site

• personal correspondence

Which of the following law codes influenced the other three?

• Code of Hammurabi

• Justinian's Code

• Justinian's Code

• Code of Napoleon

Which is the oldest monotheistic belief system?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Sikhism

• Islam

Which empire was responsible for this achievement (Terra Cotta Warriors)?

• Qin

• Mali

• Maya

• Maurya