World History – 1st Tri Exam Review

Which two rivers were most important to the development of Mesopotamian civilization?

• A) Nile and Congo

• B) Tigris and Euphrates

• C) Indus and Ganges

• D) Huang He and Yangtze

Which geographic feature most contributed to the isolation of ancient China?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Sahara Desert

• Himalayan Mountains

• Tigris River

Which early civilization developed along the Nile River?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

• Shang China

The Code of Hammurabi was significant because it—

• was the first democratic constitution

• introduced trial by jury

• established written laws and punishments

• separated religion from government

Which best describes the Neolithic Revolution?

• Discovery of fire

• Migration out of Africa

• Shift from hunting to farming

• Rise of written language

Ancient Egyptians built pyramids primarily to—

• store grain

• honor their pharaohs as tombs

• conduct trade

• celebrate military victories

Which belief system includes the Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

The caste system was a major aspect of which civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• India

• China

Which Greek city-state is best known for its military discipline?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

The Romans built roads and aqueducts primarily to—

• promote trade and unify the empire

• honor the gods

• limit travel of citizens

• reduce taxes