Unit 2 Assessment Prep Part 2

Which statement best explains the influence of geography on the development of the Indus Valley civilization?

• Most major cities were located along coastal areas.

• Towns and cities were located near major rivers.

• Most small towns were located along mountain ranges.

• Towns and cities were located in desert areas.

Which statement describes how the civilization of ancient Egypt was similar to the other ancient civilizations shown on the map

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in a hot and dry desert climate.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near other major civilizations.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in conditions favorable for agriculture.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near extensive forested regions.

Why is the ancient civilization of India often referred to as a subcontinent?

• India is referred to as a subcontinent because it started in the northeastern region of the civilization of India.

• India is referred to as a subcontinent because the diamond like shape of its land.

• India is referred to as a subcontinent because it is part of Asia, yet separated from it almost entirely by deserts and mountain ranges.

• India is referred to as a subcontinent because it was bordered on the south by a large body of water.

Based on your knowledge of social studies, identity settlement patterns between the early river civilizations of China, Egypt, the Fertile Crescent and the Indus valley. Choose 3

• Civilizations consisted of settlements that were based along rivers that were used for agricultural and trade purposes.

• Money was used as a medium of exchange between people for goods and services and quickly replaced bartering as the form of economy.

• Religious beliefs were based on polytheistic religions with gods in charge of forces of nature with myths written to explain physical phenomenon.

• The river civilizations had writing systems that were well-understood between each other thanks to a common writing system.

• Ruins of civilizations show extensive urban planning and advanced technology, including concepts such as indoor plumbing for individual homes.

Which statements best describe Harrappan achievements?

Select the three (3) correct answers.

• They developed a calendar system.

• Most Harappan houses had bathrooms and indoor plumbing.

• They developed a system of writing.

• Most Harappan homes had electricity.

• They developed a system of weights and measures.

On the map above, the green area indicates where ancient Chinese civilizations began and grew. Based on the image above, what inference can be made about Chinese settlement patterns?

• Early Chinese settled in this region because they were fearful of the people to the west.

• Early Chinese settled here because the climate and physical features were better for growing a civilization.

• Early Chinese preferred being nearer to the Pacific Ocean

• Previous Chinese had settled in the West but had no luck so they moved eastward.

Archaeologists have found Harappan seals as far west as land that formerly was Mesopotamia. Which of the following is most likely how a seal from India was found in Mesopotamia?

• Severe weather caused the seals to be carried across the ocean.

• The seals were stolen by invaders and hidden in other lands.

• Merchants from the Indus River Valley traded from merchants from the Middle East.

• Merchants from the Indus River Valley traded from merchants from the Middle East.

According to the sources and your knowledge of social studies, what were the most beneficial reasons for the people of Mesopotamia to have trade routes cross their civilization? Select the three correct answers.

• Trade routes allowed for the import of much needed goods to Mesopotamia.

• Trade routes brought new land under control of the Mesopotamia.

• Trade routes allowed Mesopotamian governments to collect taxes and an increase of wealth.

• Trade routes brought war to Mesopotamia.

• Trade routes allowed cultural diffusion among the regions.

According to Source and your knowledge of social studies, which of the following best describes the trade route and cities of ancient Mesopotamia?

• The trade route follows mostly land routes, because they are easier.

• The trade route follows mostly water routes such as the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers.

• The trade route is owing only from east to west.

• The trade route only goes to places that have Lapis.

What features below would be considered characteristics of Judaism? Select the three correct answers.

• Monotheistic

• Began in the land of Mesopotamia

• Holy texts are the Torah and the Talmud

• Capital founded in Egypt

• Holy city of Jerusalem with kings such as Saul and David