World History Unit 2 Lessons 5 and 6

What is the primary process by which water is converted from liquid to vapor in the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

Which African country is known for its rich history and involvement in the trans-Saharan trade?

• Nigeria

• Egypt

• Ghana

• Morocco

In a matrilineal society, lineage is traced through which family member?

• Father

• Mother

• Grandfather

• Uncle

Which of the following is a form of ancient writing that uses symbols or pictures to represent words or sounds?

• Hieroglyph

• Alphabet

• Cuneiform

• Pictograph

What is the term for a large, upright stone slab or column typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design?

• Obelisk

• Stele

• Monolith

• Pillar

Which civilization is known for its capital city, Tenochtitlán?

• Inca

• Maya

• Aztec

• Olmec

What is the term for a bridge that is supported by cables suspended between towers?

• Arch bridge

• Beam bridge

• Suspension bridge

• Truss bridge

What is the term for the surgical procedure that involves drilling or scraping a hole into the human skull?

• Craniotomy

• Trephination

• Lobotomy

• Neurosurgery

Which term refers to a system of symbols used to represent sounds or words in a language?

• Dialect

• Vocabulary

• Glyph

• Syntax

What is the length of time it takes for the Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun, commonly referred to as a solar year?

• 365 days

• 365.25 days

• 366 days

• 364 days