SGO Prep

Which of the following statements is true about the Mandate of Heaven?

• The Mandate of Heaven is a collection of ancient writings that are considered sacred texts by many Hindus

• The Mandate of Heaven is a collection of written laws and rules that citizens should follow to achieve a joyous afterlife.

• The Mandate of Heaven emphasizes living in harmony with nature.

• The Mandate of Heaven is the power that gives an individual the right to rule as granted by the heavens and gods.

All of the following statements are true about the social system known as feudalism except:

• During the early Zhou dynasty in China, the Zhou kings used the feudal system to control large areas of land.

• A lord allows peasant farmers to grow crops on the land, and he promises to protect them in return for part of the harvest.

• A king gives up large pieces of the land to his loyal supporters called lords.  These lords promise to supply soldiers and to fight for the king when needed.

• All of the answers are correct

Which of the following statements is true about Egyptian hieroglyphics?

• Hieroglyphics were the Egyptian writing system that used pictographic symbols.

• It took many years of schooling for an Egyptian scribe to master hieroglyphics.

• Hieroglyphics were used in Egyptian tombs and on monuments to the pharaohs.

• All of the answers are correct

Which of the following best describes cuneiform?

• A form of writing using the alphabet from Corinth.

• A form of writing using calligraphy from the Qin Dynasty.

• A form of writing using picture symbols from Egypt.

• A form of writing using wedge-shaped symbols first used in Sumer.

The list of inventions and innovations from ancient Sumer that still have a major influence on the world in the 21st Century includes:

• Gunpowder

• Plastic surgery

• Paper

• The wheel

Which ancient ruler created the first written set of laws?

• Ramses II

•   Nebuchadnezzar

• Qin Shihuangdi

• Hammurabi

Which of the following statements is true about the rights of women in the ancient world?

• Women in the ancient world had the same rights and responsibilities as the men on the ancient world.

• Women in the ancient world had greater equality than women today.

• Overall, women in the ancient world had fewer rights than men in the ancient world.

• All of these answers are correct

World History includes the study of humanity’s growth and development of civilization.  Where did the first civilization develop? 

• In the Ganges River Valley of India

• In the Nile River Valley in Egypt

• In Sumer located in Mesopotamia

• In Athens and Sparta located in Greece

What was the major historical contribution on Emperor Qin Shihuangdi?

• Emperor Qin created the world’s first empire.

• Emperor Qin built the Great Pyramid at Giza as his burial tomb.

• Emperor Qin unified China into one kingdom at the end of the Warring States Period.

• Emperor Qin ruled India during the Golden Age of the Gupta Empire

All of the following statements are true about religion in early river valley civilizations except:

• The people believed that the gods could cause both good and bad things to happen in their lives.

• People believed that the rituals and ceremonies conducted by the priests would please the gods.

• Most people believed in only one god.

• Priests had a high social status.