World History Unit 1

Why did most early civilizations develop in river valleys?

• Rivers provided favorable conditions for agriculture

• Travel

• They were pretty

• For Protection

What was the role of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

• King and God of Egypt
• King of Egypt
• God of Egypt
• President of Egypt

The Hindu belief that one has a duty to live an honorable life is

• karma

• dharma

• samsara

The process of passing through many lives to reach Brahman.

• Reincarnation

• Buddhism

• Specialization

• Mummification

The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of

• Islam
• Judaism
• Shinto
• Buddhism

In Buddhism, the release from pain and suffering achieved after enlightenment.

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

• Tribute

Which of the following best describes the Silk Road?

• a single road that extended across Asia

• a route that connected western Europe to eastern Europe

• a route that was used to bring silk from Rome to China

• a network of trade routes that extended across Asia

In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of deceased relatives.  Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?

• Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.
• So that their elders will fund their children's education.
• Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.
• Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.

Which of the following was not one of Confucius's basic relationships?

• Husband and Wife

• Father and Brother

• Ruler and Subject

• Friend and Friend

Why is the Bantu migration so important in the study of Africa?

• During the Bantu migration, the people refused to intermarry with Arabs or Muslims

• The Bantu migration brought language and iron tools across Africa and allowed for better living conditions.

• The migration was a force of action by the African government in the North

• The migration led to the first settlements in the Sahara