1st 9 weeks Benchmark Review

Which geographic feature had a major influence on the development of Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Indian, and Chinese civilizations?

• river valleys

• cool temperatures

• dense forests

• mountain ranges

What was the most significant difference between the Hebrews and all of the other groups of people that lived in Mesopotamia?

• The Hebrews practiced Zoroastrianism.

• All other Mesopotamian people traded on the Mediterranean Sea.

• The Hebrews were monotheistic.

• The Hebrews weren’t violent and never fought wars.

Why was Constantinople so important?

• The surrounding land was fertile for farming.

• It was a place of religious importance.

• The city was a strategic location on the trade routes.

• It had large amounts of natural resources.

The western alphabet that we use today can be traced back to Ancient Greece and Rome. However, which group of people, who were also great sea traders, originally developed this alphabet?

• EGYPTIANS

• HEBREWS

• BABYLONIANS

• PHOENICIANS

The photograph above best depicts which of the following advancements of civilization?

• Written language

• Lunar calendar

• Complex government

• Use of metal

What two major religions developed in India?

• Islam and Confucianism

• Baptist and Catholic

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Judaism and Christianity

How did Shi Huangdi of the Qin dynasty come to power in the 200s BCE?

• He provided food to the common people.

• He used his leadership skills and military power to conquer the Zhou and unite all of China.

• He conquered the Shang Dynasty using the Mandate of Heaven.

• He used money to influence the people to elect him ruler of all China.

In which two of the following did Confucius change Chinese society?

• His philosophy led to an examination (Civil Service) system for all government officials.

• He taught people how to achieve power.

• He taught people their place in the family system and society.

• He taught people to place self above others.

• He taught emperors the proper way in which to rule is by being ruthless.

In Chinese society the male or father was the head of the family and power is passed down from father to son. This type of family system is known as _____.

• Patriarchal

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Matriarchal

How did geography affect the development of the Greek polis?

• Geography had no effect on the development of city states in Greece.

• The gods fought over the city-states and the winners controlled all of Greece.

• Islands, hills, poor soil, and lack of rivers forced city-states to develop separately.

• Greece had many rivers that provided fertile soil to grow crops.