Western Civ Test

Studying history helps us understand the past and its impact on the present and future.

• True

• False

How do you think we as Christians look at history differently than non-Christians?

• Christians view history as a linear progression with a divine purpose.

• Christians see history as a series of random events without meaning.

• Christians believe history is cyclical and repeats itself.

• Christians do not have a unique perspective on history.

Prehistory refers to the period of time before what?

• The invention of writing

• The discovery of fire

• The beginning of the Bronze Age

• The start of the Industrial Revolution

How do historians date events and eras?

• By using carbon dating techniques

• By analyzing historical documents and artifacts

• By consulting astrological charts

• By using modern technology like GPS

The Nile River was called the giver of life because:

• It provided water for agriculture.

• It was a source of gold.

• It was a trade route.

• It was a barrier against invaders.

What were the pagan beliefs of the Egyptians?

• Monotheism centered around a single god

• Polytheism with a pantheon of gods and goddesses

• Atheism with no belief in deities

• Agnosticism with uncertainty about the existence of gods

A pyramid was a structure built in ancient Egypt.

• A type of ancient weapon

• A structure built in ancient Egypt

• A form of ancient writing

• A type of ancient clothing

What did the Egyptians contribute to civilization?

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of the alphabet

• The construction of pyramids

• The creation of democracy

What were the Hittites and Sumerians known for?

• The Hittites were known for their advanced chariot technology, and the Sumerians for their cuneiform writing system.

• The Hittites were known for their pyramid construction, and the Sumerians for their hieroglyphics.

• The Hittites were known for their maritime trade, and the Sumerians for their pottery.

• The Hittites were known for their philosophy, and the Sumerians for their democracy.

Hammurabi was known for creating one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes. Who was he?

• A Babylonian king

• An Egyptian pharaoh

• A Greek philosopher

• A Roman emperor