Ancient history Review 1

Which of the following were effects of the Agricultural Revolution?

• Barter economies emerged

• permanent settlements grew

• food surpluses emerged

• labor specialization

Which civilization was known for building homes with durable (tough) oven-baked brick?

• Greece

• India

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

What does karma have to do with reincarnation, according to Hindus?

• a person's karma determines their next reincarnation

• if a person's karma is good, their next life will be much harder

• Karma and reincarnation are not related

Which of the following are chracteristics of civilizations?

• governments

• organized religion

• writing systems

• social hierarchies

What achievements is India famous for? Pick more than one answer.

• Hindu-Arabic numerals (1,2,3, etc.)

• advances in medicine including surgery

• an estimate of Pi

• the Epic of Gilgamesh

In Egypt, as with most ancient civilizations, one's place in the social hierarchy was connected to his or her

• charm

• good looks

• occupation (job)

• intelligence

A system for bringing water to arid (dry) fields in order to help agriculture is known as

• domestication

• specialization

• industrialization

• irrigation

According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites left Egypt to avoid religious persecution (being treated badly). This event is known as the

• Exodus

• Great Migration

What were 3 characteristics of ancient Egyptian religion? Pick 3

• Gods had human qualities

• The pharaoh was seen as a god

• it was monotheistic

• it was polytheistic

How did David have a lasting impact on Israel?

• He prevented Roman governors from living in Israel

• He made Jerusalem the capital of Israel