SSWH1&2 - Unit 1 Review

The Bantu migrations are most closely associated with the

• Columbian Exchange.

• spreading of cultures in Africa.

• Spanish colonialism in Central America.

• movement of Muslims across the Middle East.

Which of these is a similarity between early Indus River Valley and early Chinese (Shang) civilizations?

• neither showed signs of great wealth

• each declined due to a change in climate

• agriculture was an important part of the economy

• their daily lives were highly documented by scholars

The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven" which held that

• god favored China over all other countries

• the ruler of China would be the head of the church

• one could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it

• the emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods

Confucianism, a philosophy developed in China in the 5th 6th century BCE had a great impact on

• Theravada Buddhism

• China's relations with the West

• Religious reituals and practices

• the roles of members of the family and of different people in society.

"Yahweh created a covenant with Abraham. This covenant held that Abraham and his descendants would receive the land Canaan as a sign of the relationship between Yahweh and the people of Abraham."

This statement is MOST important when describing the foundation of what religion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

Grandson of Chandragupta Maurya

Ruled over an Indian empire

Converted to Buddhism after a bloody battle

Considered the greatest ruler in ancient India's history

All of these are describing

• Ashoka

• Bindusara

• Chandragupta

• Gandhi

How did the geography of ancient China impact it's culture?

• China was isolated from other civilizations and developed a unique culture.

• China's culture became heavily influence by the closeness of Korea and Japan.

• China's leaders attempted to learn from other, more advanced cultures in the region.

• China fought repeated wars with India over who would control the border between the two

  countries.

First major civilization in Mexico.

First to use ballgames in the Americas.

Known for sculptures called "colossal heads."

What group is being described here?

• Chavin

• Maya

• Olmecs

• Zapotecs

What can be inferred about Mesopotamian societies from the complex building structures like the

ziggurat?

• Ancient Mesopotamians lacked the same building technologies of surrounding civilizations.

• The ancient Mesopotamians placed high emphasis on social gatherings and community meetings.

• Ancient Mesopotamians utilized advanced technologies and planning in architectural

  construction.

• The Ancient Mesopotamians had contact with Ancient Egyptians modeling the ziggurat after the

  pyramids.

Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• monotheism

• reincarnation

• belief in the New Testament

• belief in Jesus as the Son of God