World History Exam

Given what is known about the tombs of the pharaohs, what does an ancient Egyptian’s tomb tell us about? 

• the deceased’s social status

• the deceased’s family life

• the deceased’s occupation

• the deceased’s religious beliefs

2.      During which era was it constructed?

• during the Old Kingdom

• during the Middle Kingdom

• during the reign of the Hyksos

• during the New Kingdom

3.      Which sentence correctly describes Babylonia?

• It was the first civilization with cities.

• It was the first civilization to use wheels.

• X     It was the first civilization with a written code of laws.

• It was the first civilization with a number system based on 60.

4.      Which is the most accurate description of a historiographer?

• the creator of graphics for historical articles

• a historian who uses technology for research

• the creator of historical organizations

• a historian who writes the story of history

5.     Which of these statements is most like the Golden Rule?

• An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

• Do not hurt others in ways you would find hurtful.

• Do not make promises you cannot keep.

• It is better to amass riches so you can then help people.

6.     In Athenian society, who was allowed to vote?

• all women

• all foreigners

• all citizens

• all men

7.     Christians were originally part of the Jewish faith. In this context, how was Jesus viewed by his followers?

• as the Messiah

• as a revolutionary

• as the emperor

• as a god

8.     In ancient Greece, the philosopher Aristotle

• invented a method of argument that used logic.

• created a style of teaching that involved questions.

• explained his version of the ideal form of government

• recorded events of his era and shaped how history is told.

9.    What was the main effect of the Persian wars?

• Persia was no longer a threat to anyone.

• Athens and Sparta began working together.

• Athens became the leader of the Greek city-states.

• Sparta became the leader of the Greek city-states.

10.     During the Hundred Years’ War, monarchies fought over a throne and

• labor shortages.

• control of peasants

• food shortages.

• control of territory.