The remains of an animal that lived long ago

The remains of a plant from long ago

Why were scientists able to learn so much about the Iceman?

because he was preserved in ice

because he was from the Paleolithic Age

because he was not preserved in ice

Why did early humans settle near estuaries?

They provided both salt water and fresh water along the fertile land

They provided protection from rival groups and shelter for homes

They mostly occurred in areas with cold climates and few animals

There was little danger of excess water

How did the people of the New Stone Age get their food?

They would hunt, gather, fish and farm

They would only hunt, gather and fish

They were nomads and only hunted

They would only gather and fish

How does cave art reveal the cultures of early humans?

It shows they are creative, intelligent and illustrates their daily lives

The landbridges throughout the continents

It shows the genetics of Homo sapiens

Which statement best describes the geographical location of Mesopotamia?

To the east of the Mediterranean Sea

What is a city-state?

A city and the surrounding lands and settlements

A group of different lands and people that are governed by one ruler

An order based on power and wealth

What caused the city-states to develop in Sumer and form the world’s first civilization?

It was excellent for farming and then cities were built and a civilization developed.

It was bad for farming which caused a famine for a long time.

It was unpredictable for farming which caused the city-states to compete.

It was the place where they found purple snails and a civilization developed.

Why was the Code of Hammurabi important?

It was important because they were the first laws written down.

It was laws that applied equally to all citizens.

It was important because everyone was able to read them.

It was laws that were unfair to the higher classes.

What purpose did the ziggurat serve in each Sumerian city-state?

It was the heart of each city-state where priests performed rituals.

It was the place for the Phoenicians to set up a trading empire.

It was the place were writing was invented.

It was not an important place to honor the gods.

How did the Phoenicians sea trade effect Mesopotamia culture?

They traded goods like purple dye and they spread the alphabet

They invented the battering ram

They keep all the purple dye and didn’t share it with royalty

A dry period that caused a serve shortage of food

A journey from slavery to freedom

Which of the following is not a custom to the Jewish religion?

Kosher foods- ate certain foods

What does the term kosher mean?

Foods that were specially prepared according to Jewish laws

Why did Egyptians make mummies?

To provide a body for the spirit after death

To honor the ghosts of ancestors

To protect the tombs of pharaohs

What important role did King Menes accomplish?

He was the first to unite Egypt

He is a British archeologist who discovered King Tut’s tomb

Papyrus was made from ______.

The same cloth used to wrap mummies

What did archaeologists learn from the Rosetta Stone?

They learned how to read hieroglyphics.

They learned that ancient Egyptians did not believe in an afterlife.

They learned the location of King Tut’s tomb

They learned that the pyramids were built with ramps.

What accomplishment marked the reign of Hatshepsut?

Expansion of trade as a female ruler

Separation of Upper and Lower Egypt

What is a subcontinent?

Fertile land between two rivers

The populated part of a continent

The most important Hindu deities

The Indus and the Ganges are .

Ancient cities that were very similar despite being 300 miles apart

Rivers that flow into India and bring water to the country

Groups of invaders who failed to conquer ancient India

According to Hindu beliefs about reincarnation,

faithful followers of Hinduism will be born into a higher caste

people are always reincarnated into the same caste

how people live does not affect how they will be reincarnated

According to Hinduism, how can people escape the cycle of reincarnation?

by living a perfect life and becoming one with Brahman

by obeying the dharma of a different caste

by eating meat only on religious holidays

What did Siddhartha Gautama want to figure out that caused him to change his life and begin a new religion?

He wanted to figure out why people suffer.

He wanted figure out the meaning of the stone seals.

He wanted to figure out the reason why people wanted to believe in so many gods.

He wanted to figure out how he could become the leader of the Empire.

According to Buddhist belief, who can reach nirvana?

Anyone who follows the Middle Way/Eightfold Path

Anyone who is partly selfish and partly unselfish

Which of the following was meant to protect Shi Huangdi in death?

An army of terra cotta warriors

Why was the Silk Road important?

It was a trade route that connected China with surrounding areas

It was the route followed by Confucius as he spread his philosophy

It was a military route followed by Chinese armies

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Which ancient civilization is often called the 'Cradle of Civilization' and was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

Ancient India

Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient Greece

Ancient China

Which religion is associated with the Israelite Kingdoms and is one of the oldest monotheistic religions?

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Judaism

Buddhism

Christianity

Which ancient civilization is famous for its pyramids and pharaohs?

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Which ancient civilization developed along the Indus River and is known for cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

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Which ancient civilization is known for the invention of paper and the Great Wall?

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Which era is known for the development of the first stone tools by early humans?

Which ancient civilization is often called the 'Cradle of Civilization' and was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

Which religion is associated with the Israelite Kingdoms and is one of the oldest monotheistic religions?

Which ancient civilization is famous for its pyramids and pharaohs?

Which ancient civilization developed along the Indus River and is known for cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

Which ancient civilization is known for the invention of paper and the Great Wall?

Which ancient civilization is known for its philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

Which ancient civilization is known for its republic, gladiators, and the Colosseum?

What is an artifact?

Which of the following is an important way that hunter-gatherers got food during the Paleolithic Age?

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