Early World History End of Year Test

Which time designation fits events that happen today?

• B.C.

• C.E.

• circa

• prehistory

Olorgesailie has important evidence that concerns the habits and activities of early prehistoric peoples of the hand axe culture. The site has the highest concentration of hand axes probably compared to any other place in the world. — Olorgesailie Kenya Prehistoric Site, UNESCO

What makes the artifacts found at this site significant?

• They provide evidence of the use of bronze weapons.

• They show that children started military training at a young age.

• They indicate that domestication of animals was vital to survival.

• They demonstrate that early humans used tools

The list below contains some characteristics of early cities.

Which conclusion is supported by the list?

Characteristics of Early Cities • Trading centers • Religious sites • Cultural centers • Administrative centers

• A. The development of cities caused problems in rural areas

• B. The development of cities resulted in military confrontations.

• C. The development of cities indicated shortages of open spaces.

• D. The development of cities reflected the emergence of civilization.

Archaeologists and historians estimate the population of Sumer had grown from 150 people to as many as 100,000 people by 3000 B.C.

Which factor allowed this population growth?

• stable food supplies

• widespread open areas

• new scientific discoveries

• increased job opportunities

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The Mesopotamian religion had numerous gods and goddesses. The list below contains a few examples.

Mesopotamian Deities

Ishtar—goddess of love Nabu—god of scribes and writing Dumuzi—god of shepherds Ea—god of fresh water, farming, and building Gula—goddess of healing

Which conclusion about polytheism is supported by the list?

• Priests promised to get help from the gods

• People prayed to certain gods based on the need.

• Kings required their subjects to only pray to certain gods

• People believed prayers to gods always brought good results.

Which statement describes the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• It was an early legal code

• It was an early Mesopotamian school book

• It was a work of Mesopotamian literature.

• It was a description of agricultural advances

Which geographic features influenced the development of Egyptian civilization?

• the Gobi Desert and the Persian Gulf

• the Sahara and the Mediterranean Sea

• the Alps and the Black Sea

• the Zagros Mountains and the Nile Delta

Hatshepsut, who ruled for 20 years, was considered one of the most successful pharaohs. How was the reign of Hatshepsut unique?

• Hatshepsut was the greatest warrior pharaoh.

• Hatshepsut built the greatest burial pyramid.

• Hatshepsut was one of the first female pharaohs

• Hatshepsut built the first powerful navy.

Which geographic feature formed the border between ancient Israel and Egypt?

• the Jordan River

• the Sinai Peninsula

• the Zagros Mountains

• the Dead Sea

Which action of King Solomon helped unite the tribes of Israel?

• ordering that sacred texts be written in Hebrew so all the tribes could learn the same lessons

• building a place of worship in Jerusalem that served as a meeting place for the tribes

• creating a common currency to make it easier for the tribes to trade with each other

• ordering that members of all the tribes migrate as a group to Mesopotamia