UNIT 2 EXAM: ANCIENT WORLD HISTORY - SECTION 1

A system in which citizens or conquered people must pay taxes to a ruling government is called a(n)

• Monetary System

• Taxation System

• Tribute System

• Aristocratic System

The author of the quotation above is most likely a follower of which of the following ancient religions?

• Animism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

The Phoenicians would become one of the major ancestors of which of the following Classical civilizations?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Mycenaeans

Which of the following is another similarity between Ancient Egypt and the Kingdom of Kush?

• Both civilizations built pyramids as tombs for their rulers.

• Both civilizations were located in South America.

• Both civilizations spoke the same language as the Greeks.

• Both civilizations were known for their advanced shipbuilding techniques.

The map above shows which of the following ancient world regions?

• The Shang Dynasty

• The Fertile Crescent

• Nubia

• Persia

Ancient people who believed in following the commandments above were most likely followers of which ancient religion?

• Animism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

Which of the following best explains why scribes were most often towards the top of the social system in the ancient world?

• Most people of the ancient world had the ability to write

• Ancient writing systems were often complex and difficult to master

• Religion was often linked with the government in the ancient world

• Wealthy landowners were often called upon to rule in the name of the king

The Egyptian belief in the afterlife influenced which of the following cultural traditions?

• Mummification and building pyramids as tombs

• Writing hieroglyphics and trading with Nubia

• Inventing papyrus and creating irrigation systems

• Worshipping only one god and practicing democracy

In the study of governments and rulers, the term “dynasty” refers to

• A kingdom or empire ruled by one all-powerful, God-like ruler

• A system of voting in which citizens all have a voice in establishing laws

• A ruling family that passes down power through generations

• A small group of aristocrats who rule over government districts in the name of the King

Which of the following is a difference between Judaism and Hinduism?

• Judaism is monotheistic, while Hinduism is generally considered polytheistic.

• Judaism believes in reincarnation, while Hinduism does not.

• Hinduism originated in the Middle East, while Judaism originated in India.

• Both religions have the same sacred texts.