World History Fall Final Practice

Most scientists believe modern human beings originated on which continent?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

Which was the most important factor in the development of agriculture by Neolithic people?

• water

• tools

• animals

• weather

Which was the most significant factor in the development of agriculture by Neolithic people?

• Water access

• Weather

• Community

• Fertilizer

Which civilization built pyramids and mummified their rulers?

• China

• India

• Egypt

• Rome

Which was not a method used by early empire builders to gain and maintain power?

• Armies

• Taxes

• Temples

• Government

Which best describes the beliefs of early Hebrews?

• Multiple Gods

• Worshipped the stars

• One God

• Athiests

Which kind of government was most heavily influenced by the Greek Athenian system?

• dictatorship

• anarchy

• representative democracy

• absolute monarchy

Which was a cause of the gradual decline and fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• a lack of strong leadership

• invading barbarian tribes

• a huge area to manage

• All

Which was a staple crop in Mesoamerica?

• Maize

• Beans

• Fruit

• Meat

Which led to the division between Sunnis and Shias in the Islamic world?

• dispute over the meaning of jihad

• warfare between the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties

• warfare between Persians and Turks

• who should be leader, or the caliph