WH Unit 1 Quiz

Which of the following made the government of Ancient Egypt unique?

• They developed a system of writing and laws
• They built pyramids to honor their gods
• Their ruler was considered to be a god
• The pharaoh also acted as a priest and led the people in religious ceremonies 

How were the cities of the Indus River Valley unique?

• They were built with a complex plumbing and sewage system
• They were built close to a river to take advantage of regular flooding
• They traded with their neighbors and had many marketplaces
• They were built using the natural resources that were available in that area

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the geographies of Mesopotamia and China?

• Both were well protected civilization because of nearby mountains and deserts
• Both regions lacked natural boundaries and were constantly attacked by outsiders
• The rivers of both regions flooded violently and unpredictably
• The close access to the sea meant that merchants were very important in both societies

Confucianism teaches the importance of _________________?

• An Eye for an Eye
• Enlightenment
• Filial Piety (family relationships)
• Karma

This image best represents:

• The Royal Road unifying the Empire
• Silk Road trade that connected different regions
• The migration of Bantu speakers across Asia
• The ways that the Silk trade led to conflict between empires

Which of the following best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

• Religion of the Mesopotamians

• Egyptian view of the Nile River

• Reason for the cycle of Chinese dynasties

• Sacrifices made to keep the Hindu gods happy

The process of preserving a body for the afterlife

• Cremation
• Mummification
• Autopsy
• Surgery

What was an achievement of Egypt ?

• papyrus

• pharaohs

• Egypt

• cuneiform

What kind of system did Aryans use to organize their society?

• Brahmanism

• caste

• Aryan

• Hinduism

Birth-Death-Rebirth is?

• Dharma
• Karma
• Reincarnation
• Deincarnation