World History - 2024 Fall Exam

Put the dates below in the correct chronological order;

• 22 BC

• 2600 BC

• 760

• 880 BC

• 1876

Who studies objects & fossils from the past?

• artisans

• merchants

• archaeologists

Which of following are examples of things archaeologists would study to learn about a civilization? (SELECT THREE)

• pottery

• weapons

• the stars

• fossils

Paleolithic people were mostly ​ (a)   ; meaning they moved frequently to follow their​ ​ (b)   .

• nomads
• food
• farmers
• hearts

Select THREE achievements of the Paleolithic era.

• cave paintings

• fire

• farming

• spoken language

What was the most significant achievement of the Neolithic era?

• hunting

• spoken language

• fishing

• farming

Why did many early civilizations settle along rivers? (SELECT THREE)

• it was less predators near water

• permanent water source

• easier to travel

• led to trade with others

​ Belief in many gods ​ ​ (a)   ; belief in 1 god ​ (b)  

• polytheism
• monotheism

What TWO rivers was Mesopotamia located between?

• Huang He

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

Created by the Sumerians, what is considered the 1st written language?

• Cuneiform

• Egyptian Hieroglyphics

• Chinese Calligraphy

• Sanskrit