24.25 - WH Semester 1 Final

Which of the following characteristics did both Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamian civilizations share?

• Elected leaders

• Monotheistic beliefs

• Trade alliances with China

• Written forms of communication

In ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt, religion could best be described as:

• Christian

• Monotheistic

• Secular

• Polytheistic

According to historical accounts, where did Abraham’s journey begin?

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

• The Indus Valley

• Ur

The religion that teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path is:

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

Who unified the tribes of Israel into a single nation, according to historical texts?

• Saul

• Moses

• Solomon

• David

Which early Chinese dynasty is the first supported by archaeological evidence?

• Xia

• Qin

• Zhou

• Shang

What was Sparta most known for in comparison to Athens?

• Artistic expression

• Development of democracy

• Trade dominance

• Military focus

Which body of water facilitated the growth of Roman trade and commerce?

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

The Byzantine Empire heavily influenced which region’s culture?

• Egypt

• Germany

• Persia

• Russia

Both the Han Dynasty of China and the Roman Empire became wealthy through:

• Slave-free economies

• Democratic systems

• Military conquest

• Trade networks