World History Unit 1-2 Test

What are the two eras into which scholars have divided prehistory?

• The Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age

• The Bronze Age and the Iron Age

• The Medieval Age and the Renaissance

• The Industrial Age and the Information Age

What did early humans develop that helped them communicate more effectively?

• Written language

• Spoken language

• Sign language

• Morse code

What did farmers produce in rich soil conditions that allowed them to feed growing populations?

• Tools

• Surpluses

• Weapons

• Textiles

What did rulers acquire more of as they incorporated new cultures?

• Wealth

• Territory

• Knowledge

• Allies

Which poem did the Babylonians record in cuneiform?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• Beowulf

What was the greatest achievement of the Phoenicians?

• The creation of an alphabet

• The formation of colonies

• The establishment of a money economy

• The creation of a barter economy

What does the term Paleolithic Era refer to?

• Prehistoric period characterized by the use of stone tools
• Timeframe characterized by the use of iron tools
• Period known for advanced technology
• Era marked by the use of bronze tools

What was the primary purpose of the ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Religious ceremonies

• Military defense

• Trade and commerce

• Residential housing

Which civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Sumerians

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Ancient Greeks

What was the main writing material used by ancient Egyptians?

• Papyrus

• Clay tablets

• Parchment

• Stone slabs