Unit 1 Stimulus Question Practice World History

Refer to the following excerpt from a Mesopotamian temple inscription:
"We offer gifts to Anu, Enlil, and Ishtar, the great gods who watch over our city."
Based on this excerpt, what was the primary form of religion in Mesopotamian society?

• Animism

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

Refer to the map showing the major rivers of ancient civilizations. Which river was central to the development of Egyptian society?

• Tigris River

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

Refer to the map of ancient Mesopotamia. Each of the dots has its own government and culture. Based on this knowledge, what type of government was most common in ancient Mesopotamia?

• City-states

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Republic

Below is an image of an ancient clay tablet with wedge-shaped marks. Based on this stimulus, which writing system was developed by the Mesopotamians?

• Mandarin

• Sanskrit

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

Study the image below showing ancient Egyptians working along the Nile River. Based on this scene, what was the primary economic activity in ancient Egypt?

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Hunting

• Craftsmanship

Look at the image of an architectural structure found in an ancient river valley civilization. Which ancient society is known for building such structures?

• Egyptian

• Indian

• Chinese

• Mesopotamian

Refer to the following excerpt:
"[He] taught that harmony in society is achieved through respect for elders and adherence to rituals."
Based on the excerpt, which philosophy originated in ancient China?

• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism

• Stoicism

• Confucianism

Refer to the excerpt below:
"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one."
Based on this excerpt, which ancient society developed the concept of monotheism?

• Mesopotamians

• Egyptians

• Hebrews

• Indians

Refer to the excerpt below:
"The [books] are a collection of hymns and religious texts that form the basis of ancient Indian spiritual traditions. When the Aryans brought the language of Sanskrit into the Indus River Valley, these books were created to provide the foundations of Hinduism."
Which religious book is the excerpt above referencing?

• Epic of Gilgamesh

• Analects

• Bible

• Vedas

Study the image of the Egyptian gods giving the Pharaoh the power and right to rule over Egypt. This is an example of which term?

• Theocracy

• City-states

• Democracy

• Republic