Ancient World History Review

Which of the following had the greatest impact on the development of Russia?

• abandonment of the central Asian trade routes

• Viking invasions toward the end of the tenth centry

• introduction of Eastern Orthodox Christianity to the region

• Germanic invasion of Eastern Europe during the eighth century

Which ancient civilization is credited with the development of the first writing system, cuneiform?

• The Indus Valley Civilization

• The Roman Empire

• Ancient Egypt

• The Sumerians

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What role did the Silk Road play in Ancient Civilizations?

• It was primarily a military route.

• It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the East and the West.

• It was used mainly for religious pilgrimages.

• It had no significant impact on ancient civilizations.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Since they relied on firearms to expand their territories, the Ottoman Empire, Safavid Empire, and Mughal Empire are often referred to as

• Firearm Dynasties

• Gunpowder Kingdoms

• Ammunition Empires

• Gunpowder Empires

Hammurabi's Code was based on social class and _______________

• equal punishment

• wealth

• harsh punishment

• easy punishment

For ancient Egyptians, what was very important to have in order to reach the afterlife?

• A large tomb

• A heavy heart

• A silver death mask

• A mummified body

The set of rigid social categories in Ancient India was called the:

• Caste Pyramid

• Caste System

• Social pyramid

• Social System

The 1,400 mile trade route that went from China to the Roman Empire was better known as:

• The International Trade Route

• Triangular Trade

• The Silk Road

• The Satin Route

A Greek city-state is also called a:

• Polis

• Metropolis

• Empire

• Nation

Which Greek polis was focused on education?

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Troy

• Athens