Unit 1 Assessment

Abraham is best known for embracing monotheism. How did he express his belief?

• Sacrificing his only son.

• Refusing to sacrifice his son.

• Worshipping a single creator.

• Smashing his father's idols.

Early civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China were all developed around reliable sources of _______________?

Why has the Huang He River historically been referred to as "China's Sorrow"?

• Because it flooded Unpredictably.

• Because it dried up years ago.

• Because it was yellow and polluted.

• Because it attracted predatory animals.

The social structure of ancient Egypt was based on __________________?

• Age

• Religion

• Occupation

• Race

Who is at the top of the Egyptian Social Structure?

In Buddhism the goal of the "Four Noble Truths" is to?

• End all desires.

• End all suffering.

• Follow the Eightfold Path.

• To live a selfish life.

__________ is the belief in only one God.

• monotheism

• polytheism

Which of these are monotheistic religions? Check all that apply

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What are ziggurats?

• Stone storehouses.

• protective walls surrounding cities.

• large temples built like pyramids.

• Rivers.

Siddhartha Gautama and the Eightfold Path are both related to which religion?

• Islam
• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Buddhism