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Total questions: 156

Worksheet time: 6hrs 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In ancient Rome, most slaves who were newly acquired were

a)

male children

b)

female children

c)

captured in war

d)

native to Africa

2.

Whether wealthy or poor, Roman Woman could not

a)

be a poet

b)

become a weaver

c)

vote or hold office

d)

become a doctor or a lawer

3.

Whether wealthy or poor, Roman Woman could not

a)

be a poet

b)

become a weaver

c)

vote or hold office

d)

become a doctor or a lawer

4.

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in helping communication within the Roman Republic?

a)

banning of slavery

b)

irrigation systems

c)

mountains to the north

d)

a network of good roads

5.

Which of these events took place first?

a)

Persian wars

b)

Sparta's defeat Athens in the Peloponnesian Wars

c)

Rome defeats Carthage in the Punic Wars.

d)

The Roman Republic is founded

6.

The emperor in united China in the classical period was

a)

Mao

b)

Hui Di

c)

Fu Hao

d)

Shi Huangdi

7.

This map represents a network of roads that existed in whole or in part from the First Century BCE through the 14th century. Which product would have been most likely to be traded from the East to the West?

a)

gold

b)

porcelain

c)

silver

d)

wool

8.

In China, women existed in a patriarchy society, meaning

a)

they were used in negotians to end wars

b)

they were expected to have very large families

c)

men held most of the political, economic and social power

d)

none of the above

9.

Which pharaoh of Egypt defied traditions and ruled as a women for over 20 years in the 1400s bce?

a)

Cleopatra

b)

Hatshepsut

c)

Thutmose

d)

Ramses III

10.

Archaeologists believe that the first humans arrived in North America from

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

Northern Africa

11.

The earliest known domesticated animal was the

a)

cat

b)

cow

c)

dog

d)

horse

12.

Which of these BEST explains why people in hunter-gather communities owned few private possessions?

a)

they tended to be communists

b)

there were many roaming bandits

c)

there were many roaming bandits

d)

they were forced to move constantly to find food

13.

Which of these occurred FIRST?

a)

Paleolithic Era

b)

Neolithic Era

c)

Iron Era

d)

Bronze Era

14.

What human advancement led to the formation of villages?

a)

farming

b)

use of fire

c)

use of tools

15.

Early nomadic cultures that depended on wild plants and animals as their source of food are known as

a)

Archaics.

b)

Primitives.

c)

Hunter-gatherers.

d)

Subsistence farmers.

16.

This is the name given to a society that existed before the Agricultural Revolution and that survives on the subsistence method.

a)

Hunter-gatherers

b)

Agricultural Revolution

17.

This prehistoric era, known as the "old stone age," is characterized by the development of stone tools.

a)

Paleolithic

b)

Neolithic

18.

This prehistoric era, known as the "old stone age," is characterized by the development of stone tools.

a)

Paleolithic

b)

Neolithic

19.

This is the name given to the period of history in which farming developed and ended with the development of metal tools.

a)

Neolithic

b)

Paleolithic

20.

This was the transition from hunting and gathering societies to permanent settlements resulting from the adoption of early farming techniques.

a)

Agricultural Revolution

b)

Hunter-Gatherers

c)

Domestication

21.

This is the bipedal human ancestor who likely emerged from Africa over 200,000 years ago.

a)

Homo Sapiens

b)

Neanderthal

22.

An extinct sub-species of homo sapiens that existed over 50,000 years ago.

a)

Neanderthal

b)

Paleolithic

c)

Neolithic

23.
Which term means "moving around Earth"?
a)
migration
b)
Stone Age
c)
Neanderthal
d)
nonhierarchical
24.
If you "MOVE with your FOOD," then you are what?
a)
a Crow-magnon
b)
a Domesticator
c)
a Nomad
d)
a Roman
25.
Which term means to tame animals and plants for human use?
a)
migrate
b)
domesticate
c)
nomadic
d)
Neanderthal
26.
TRUE or FALSE: The Stone Age (Paleolithic) was a time of hunting and gathering .
a)
True
b)
False
27.
The discovery of which of the following was LIFE-CHANGING to hunter-gatherers?
a)
cars
b)
food
c)
fire
d)
building a shelter
28.
TRUE or FALSE: The New Stone Age (Neolithic) is a time of farming and staying in one place.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Which of the following terms goes with the time that humans shifted (changed) from hunting & gathering to staying in one place & farming?
a)
Nomadic
b)
Neolithic Revolution
c)
Neanderthal
d)
Migration
30.
Agriculture goes with which of the following activities?
a)
hunting
b)
moving from place to place
c)
farming
d)
creating artwork
31.
TRUE or FALSE: A group of hunter-gatherers is 30 or less.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
How did the Bering Land Bridge impact the lives of early humans?
a)
It allowed hunter-gatherers to establish permanent settlements.
b)
It allowed hunter-gatherers to migrate across continents.
c)
It allowed hunter-gatherers to create farming communities.
d)
It allowed hunter-gatherers protection from their enemies.
33.
What do prehistoric stone tools indicate about the lifestyle of hunter-gatherers?
a)
They prayed to gods of nature.
b)
They adapted to their natural environments.
c)
They used language to communicate.
d)
They had separate roles for men and women.
34.
Which of the following was a major discovery of hunter-gatherers during the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Era)?
a)
fire for protection, heat and cooking
b)
a number system to count and trade
c)
a writing system to communicate
d)
iron plows to use on farms
35.
During which prehistoric era were cave drawings, the ability to make fire, and simple tools discovered or created?
a)
Classical Era
b)
Middle Ages
c)
Neolithic Era
d)
Old Stone Age
36.
Which of the following is a role for women in hunter-gatherer societies?
a)
gathering fruit, nuts, and roots
b)
sharpening tools
c)
trapping animals
d)
leading the clan
37.

This is the name given to a society that existed before the Agricultural revolution and survives on the subsistence method.

a)

domestication

b)

hunter-gatherers

c)

neolithic

d)

paleolithic

38.

The prehistoric era, known as the "old stone age" is characterized by the development of stone tools.

a)

neolithic

b)

paleoltthic

c)

hunter-gatherer

d)

homo sapien

39.

This is the name given to the period of history in which farmin developed and ended with the development of metal tools.

a)

Agricultural Revolution

b)

Neolithic

c)

Neanderthal

40.

This is the transition from huntinig and gathering societies to permanent settlements resulting from the adoption of early farming techniques.

a)

agricultural revolution

b)

neolithic

c)

homo sapiens

d)

subsistence farming

41.

This is the bipedal human ancestor who likely emerged from Africa over 200,000 years ago,

a)

homo sapien

b)

neanderthal

c)

paleolithic

d)

hunter-gatherer

42.

This is a situation in which farmers grow only enough food to support themselves and their families.

a)

subsistence farming

b)

agricultural revolution

c)

domestication

d)

neanderthal

43.

This is the process by which plants and or animals become controlled by humans for the benefit of humans.

a)

subsistence farming

b)

agricultural revolution

c)

subsistence agriculture

d)

domestication

44.

An extinct sub-species of homo sapiens that existed over 50,000 years ago.

a)

homo sapiens

b)

neolithic

c)

neanderthal

d)

paleolithic

45.

The caste system in India was used for what purpose?

a)

to ensure that all people had an adequate income

b)

to prevent the rich from taking too much power

c)

to provide social control and conformity according to one’s birth

46.

Which classical civilizations would have relied on monsoon winds to transport trade goods?

a)

Americas

b)

European

c)

India

d)

Mediterranean

47.

In what system does an individual's social class dictate what work the person can do and who the person can marry?

a)

caste system

b)

merit system

c)

democratic system

48.

What was the Aryan's written language called?

a)

English

b)

Indian

c)

Patriachal

d)

Sanskrit

49.

If you were going to study ancient Indian texts, which of these would be MOST helpful in your research?

a)

an atlas of Asia

b)

a knowledge of Sanskrit

c)

an understanding of Buddhism

50.

Which group of people are considered "unclean" and are outside the caste system?

a)

Impurities

b)

Shudras

c)

Undesirables

d)

Untouchables

51.

Some historians believe the caste system developed as a result of new rules and laws brought on by the invasion of WHICH nomadic society?

a)

Aryans

b)

Brahmans

c)

Dravidians

52.

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in the success of the Aryan Invasions of the 15th century BCE?

a)

The Nile River

b)

Himalaya Mountains

c)

Hindu Kush Mountains

d)

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers

53.

The term "caste system" is MOST associated with

a)

Asia.

b)

China.

c)

India.

d)

Iran

54.

Aryan means

a)

India's warriors

b)

noble ones

c)

rich ones

d)

German

55.

What is Sanskrit?

a)

A place used for writing

b)

Language of the Ganges

c)

Language of the Indus

d)

Language the Aryans brought with them to India.

56.

What was the Aryan written language called?

a)

English

b)

Indian

c)

Patriachal

d)

Sanskrit

57.

Which of these played the BIGGEST role in the success of the Aryan Invasions of the 15th

a)

The Nile River

b)

The Himalaya Mountouns

c)

Hindu Kush Mountains

d)

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

58.

One of the oldest Indian city that developed from a village was

a)

Harappa

b)

Indus

c)

Kush

d)

Mesopotamia

59.

Mohenjo-Daro

a)

An ancient city in Mesopotamia.

b)

A large ancient city in South India.

c)

A large ancient city in the foot hills of the Himalayas

d)

An ancient major city of the Indus River Valley.

60.

The highest mountain range in the world

a)

The Everest

b)

The Hindu Kush

c)

The Himalayas

d)

The Tibor

61.

A monsoon is

a)

a strong wind that flows from central Asia to Mozambique.

b)

A strong wind that blows in one direction in the winter, and the opposite in the summer.

c)

Is the cause of many hurricanes

d)

A large boat named for the moon.

62.

The two major rivers of Ancient India were

a)

The Yangtze and Himalaya

b)

Indus and Nile

c)

Indus and Ganges

d)

Ganges and the Harappa

63.

The emperor Ashoka is MOST Likely related to

a)

a shift from military conquest to non-violence

b)

an empire that failed to expand in India

c)

The persecution of Buddhist monks.

d)

to draft military capable of defending from Mongol invasion.s

64.

Which of these statements is an example why India can be considered a land of cultural diversity

a)

Both Buddhism and Hinduism originated there

b)

it achieved independence

c)

the county is rural but with major urban areas

d)

society has traditionally embraced all classes of people

65.
Civilization in Mesopotamia developed between which two rivers?
a)
the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean
b)
the Tigris and the Persian Gulf
c)
the Persian Gulf and the Euphrates
d)
the Euphrates and the Tigris
66.
The Sumerian writing system was called
a)
Cuneiform
b)
Hieroglyphs
c)
English
d)
Sargon
67.
A Sumerian temple to honor their chief god was called a
a)
scribe.
b)
cradle.
c)
Gilgamesh.
d)
ziggurat.
68.
What was the main religion of the Sumerians?
a)
Monotheism
b)
Christianity
c)
Polytheism
d)
Judaism
69.
The word "Mesopotamia" means
a)
middle of the fertile crescent
b)
land in the middle of the desert 
c)
land between the rivers
d)
land north of the sea
70.

The Code of Hammurabi in Babylonia was intended to

a)

free slaves from oppression.

b)

give all people voting rights.

c)

let all people know all the laws.

d)

allow commoners to have more rights.

71.

Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?

a)

a burial place for emperors

b)

a religious and civic center

c)

a ship with triangular sails

72.

Trade increased in Mesopotamia as a result of

a)

new farming tools and job specialization.

b)

walled cities and more weapons.

c)

religious beliefs and myths.

73.

The creation of irrigation would have had the BIGGEST effect on which of these?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Building

c)

Politics

74.

The Code of Hammurabi in Babylonia was intended to

a)

free slaves from oppression.

b)

give all people voting rights.

c)

let all people know all the laws.

d)

allow commoners to have more rights.

75.

Papyrus would have been MOST important in the Egyptians' ability to

a)

irrigate.

b)

communicate.

c)

build pyramids.

d)

defeat invaders.

76.

Which of these BEST describes the religious differences in early Mesopotamian and early Egyptian civilizations?

a)

Mesopotamians were mainly Islamic, while Egyptians were animistic.

b)

Mesopotamians were polytheistic but Egyptians believed in one god.

c)

Egyptians were polytheistic but Mesopotamians believed in one god.

d)

Egyptians saw their gods as more protective, while people of ancient Mesopotamia viewed their gods as more threatening.

77.

Judaism spread in the ancient world primarily by

a)

forced movement of Jews by ancient empires.

b)

missionary work undertaken by Abraham and Moses.

c)

extensive trade networks in the Mediterranean Sea.

d)

Alexander the Great as he moved eastward from Greece.

78.

Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

a)

monotheism

b)

reincarnation

c)

belief in the New Testament

d)

belief in Jesus as the Son of God

79.

Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?

a)

Abraham is the father of the faith.

b)

Jesus is held to be the Son of God.

c)

The Qur'an is the main religious text.

80.

The majority of Egyptians live along the Nile River and Nile Delta because

a)

land is inexpensive there.

b)

arable land is located there.

c)

the pyramids are located there.

81.

One of the reasons for the success of early civilizations such as those in Egypt and Mesopotamia was because

a)

they formed democratically elected governments.

b)

they were able to find ways to make stone tools.

c)

they were geographically protected from outside invaders.

d)

they used rivers and bodies of water for food and for trade.

82.

Which statement BEST describes the economic relationship between Egypt and Nubia in ancient history?

a)

Egypt supplied Nubia with cedar and pottery.

b)

Nubia supplied Egypt with cedar and pottery.

c)

Egypt supplied Nubia with gold an other precious metals.

d)

Nubia supplied Egypt with gold and other precious metals.

83.

The Sumerians, Babylonians, and Phoenecians traded goods as far as Africa, Asia, and Europe, and their main exports were

a)

textiles and grain.

b)

gold and salt.

c)

gold and silk.

84.

The MAIN reason for the construction of the pyramids seen here was to

a)

intimidate potential invaders of the Egyptian kingdom.

b)

convince peasants of the greatness of the pharaoh.

c)

serve as burial tombs for Egyptian pharaohs.

85.

The Egyptian form of writing was called hieroglyphics, while the Sumerian form was called

a)

calligraphy.

b)

cuneiform.

c)

nyctography.

86.

The Twelve Tables was ancient writing that formed the foundation for Roman

a)

laws

b)

religion

c)

health code

d)

military protocol

87.

Who were the citizens of Rome that could vote, but did not have much power in the government?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Republicans

d)

Slaves

88.

Rome's legal code provides the basis for many laws and principles we use today. Two examples include

a)

the right of appeal and own slaves.

b)

the right to vote and but to not bear arms.

c)

the right to a good education and the right of personal property.

d)

the right of an accused person to defend themselves and the right to vote.

89.

Whether wealthy or poor, no woman in Rome could

a)

be a poet.

b)

become a weaver.

c)

vote or hold office

90.

What classifies a language as a Romance Language

a)

It is based on the Greek language

b)

It is based on the Latin Language

c)

It's alphabet only contains two vowels

d)

It's alphabets contain more vowels than consonants

91.

What do Romance languages have in common?

a)

They are all widely used in the Middle East and Southeast Asia

b)

They all trace their origins back to the Latin alphabet and language.

c)

They all trace their origins back to the alphabet and language.

d)

They all base their language on the Sumerian alphabet and language.

92.

At the end of the Roman Republic, which instrument of government was no longer supreme?

a)

The Centurial Assembly

b)

The two Censors

c)

The Emperor

d)

The Senate

93.

Which of these events took place first?

a)

Persian wars

b)

Sparta's defeat Athens in the Peloponnesian Wars

c)

Rome defeats Carthage in the Punic Wars.

d)

The Roman Republic is founded

94.

What started the first Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?

a)

Carthage was enslaving Romans.

b)

Carthage disrupted Rome's trade routes.

c)

Carthage showed signs of taking over Sicily.

d)

Carthage developed a stronger economy that Rome.

95.

Which of these played the biggest rolie in helping communication within the Roman Republic?

a)

Banning of slavery

b)

irrigation systems

c)

mountains to the north

d)

a network of good roads

96.

The Punic wars had the greatest impact on the expansion of

a)

the Roman Empire

b)

the Roman Republic

c)

Egypt's new kingdom

d)

Alexander the Great's Empire

97.

Who were the citizens of Rome that could vote, bud did not have much power in the government?

a)

Patricians

b)

Plebeians

c)

Republicans

d)

Slaves

98.

Which of these best describes the religious differences in early Mesopotamia and early Egyptian Civilization?

a)

Mesopotamians were mainly Islamic, white Egyptians animistic.

b)

Mesopotamians were polytheistic but Egyptians believed in one god

c)

Egyptians were polytheistic

d)

Egyptians saw their gods as more protective, while people of ancient Mesopotamia viewed their gods as more threatening.

99.

Which of these is the correct order of Egyptian Society from highest to lowest?

a)

farmers, artisans, priests, scribes

b)

priests scribes artisans farmers

c)

scribes, priests, artisans farmers

d)

artisans, priests, farmers scribes

100.

Ramses the Great ruled Egypt as a Pharaoh and accomplished many great things. Two of things he is known for is

a)

long reign as Pharaoh and building great monuments, cities and temples

b)

building great monuments and temples and shrinking Egyptian Empire

c)

allowing the Hittites to take control of Egypt and the love his wife Nefertari

d)

having the shortest reign as pharaoh and making a peace treaty with the Hittites

101.

What are two facts about the Pharaoh Narmer that makes him stand out in Egyptian History?

a)

He was a weak military leader and had the shortest reign as pharaoh

b)

His son Tutankhamen was found in an undisturbed tom in 1922 with a solid gold mask.

c)

He was the last pharaoh of Egypt and he fought to separate lower and upper Egypt.

d)

He united two tribes to make the largest land area in the world to be ruled by one person and was the first Egyptian Pharaoh.

102.

Which statement Best describes the religious role of the pharoah in ancient Egypt?

a)

he was the god Horus

b)

he was chosen by god to rule

c)

he was the reincarnation of Osiris

d)

he was part god and related to Horus

103.

In Ancient Egypt the _________ was both head of the government and religious life.

a)

general

b)

king

c)

pharaoh

d)

pope

104.

Tutankhamen also known as King Tut, is known for which of these?

a)

His tomb was found in Greeece completely empty in 1922.

b)

A very long reign as pharaoh, dying of a broken leg in 1327

c)

His tomb was discovered fully intact in 1922 with about 3500 artifacts

d)

His tomb was first discovered by Woodrow Wilson in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings.

105.

The majority of the Egyptians live along the Nile River and Nile River Delta because

a)

land is inexpensive there

b)

arable land is located there.

c)

the pyramids are located there

d)

important archaeological sites are there.

106.

Which statement BEST describes the economic relationship between Egypt and Nubia in ancient history

a)

Egyt supplied Nubia with cedar and pottery

b)

Nubia supplied Egypt with cedar and pottery

c)

Egypt supplied Nubia with gold and other precious metals

d)

Nubia supplied Egypt with gold and other precious metals.

107.

Papyrus would have been MOST important in the Egyptians ability to

a)

irrigate

b)

communicate

c)

build pyramids

d)

defeat invaders

108.

Which pharaoh of Egypt defied traditions and ruled as a women for over 20 years in the 1400s bce?

a)

Cleopatra

b)

Hatshepsut

c)

Thutmose

d)

Ramses III

109.

One of the reasons for the success of early civilizations such as those in Egypt and Mesopotamia was because

a)

they formed democratcailly elected governmnets

b)

they were able to find ways to make stone tools

c)

they were geographically protected from outside invaders

d)

they used rivers and bodies of water for food and trade

110.

Which pharaoh of Ancient Egypt defied tradition and ruled as a woman for over 20 years?

a)

Cleopatra

b)

Hatshepsut

c)

Ramses

d)

Narmer

111.

In ancient Egypt, this word was used to describe a series of rulers who shared a common family

a)

clan

b)

tribe

c)

dynasty

d)

kingdom

112.

The Zhou dynasty was the first dynasty to claim that their rule was ordered by supernatural spirits. This was known as

a)

The Divine Right of kings

b)

The Mandate of Heaven

c)

the Law of Nature

d)

the Edict of Man

113.

Confucianism affected China most by

a)

giving the peasants a belief in the afterlife

b)

allowing the powerful to take what they wanted

c)

teaching that all people are equal in gods eyes

d)

providing a system of behavior and responsibilities

114.

Confucianism , a philosophy developed in China in the 5th and 6th BCE, had a great impact

a)

Theravada Buddhism

b)

China's relations with the West

c)

religious rituals and practices

d)

the roles of members of a family and of different people in society

115.

Which of these best explains why "filial piety' was such an important part of Classical Chin

a)

It allowed China to resist domination from the Mongol Empire

b)

It fostered an need for exploration and expansion in the Pacific Ocean.

c)

It created a civil service system that was used by Chinese government.

d)

It stressed in order in society that placed importance on family relations.

116.

The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven" which held that

a)

god favored China over all other countries

b)

the ruler of China would be the head of the church

c)

one could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it

d)

the emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods

117.

Which of these BEST describes why the Zhou dynasty collapsed?

a)

feudal power structure that gave too much power to regional lords

b)

too much exposure to outside cultures through trade

c)

failure to keep up technology with border cultures

d)

fundamentalism from Buddhist converts.

118.

Under the rule of the Zhou dynasty in China, a new theory about the right of ruler ship emerged. What was it?

a)

Confucianism

b)

oracle bones

c)

the right way

d)

the Mandate of Heaven

119.

Confucianism, a philosophy developed in China in the 5th 6th century BCE had a great impact on

a)

Theravada Buddhism

b)

China's relations with the West

c)

Religious reituals and practices

d)

the roles of members of the family and of different people in society.

120.

The word _______means the "way of nature and is used to describe a belief system in China

a)

Animism

b)

Dao

c)

Islam

d)

Shinto

121.

The structure and functions of the Chinese Civil Service from the 5th Century BCE onwards was greatly impacted by

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Miracle of heaven

122.

If you were wanting to reading work from an expert on Taoism, which of these authors would you consult?

a)

Laozi

b)

Ashoka

c)

Confucius

d)

Han Fei Zi

123.

Chinese classical period gave rise to all of the following intellectual traditions except

a)

Daoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Han Fei Zi

124.

The emperor in united China in the classical period was

a)

Mao

b)

Hui Di

c)

Fu Hao

d)

Shi Huangdid

125.

In China, women existed in a patriarchy society, meaning

a)

they were used in negotians to end wars

b)

they were expected to have very large families

c)

men held most of the political, economic and social power

d)

none of the above

126.

Which of these best explains why Shi Huangdi ordered the burning of all books, except for those on medicine, divination, agriculture and forestry and ordered the live burial of more than 400 alchemists.

a)

Ancestor worship

b)

he was weeding out scholars and writing that might threaten his power

c)

The public became angry during a time of family and scapegoated scholars

d)

he offered a sacrifice to the gods to seek balance and harmony during instability.

127.

Emperor Shi Huangdi (of the Qin Dynasty was famous for many things including his construction of

a)

terracotta warriors to protect his tomb

b)

pyramids

c)

the Forbidden City

d)

The Grand Canal

128.

What are two important reasons that Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 BCE ?

a)

he taxed the public and outlawed slavery

b)

he created jealousy among the senators and the senators knew he had a fatal illness

c)

he declared himself Dictator Life and took most of the power away from the Senate

d)

he declared himself Dictator for Life and he gave all decision making power to the Senators.

129.

Though Julius Caesar played a major role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire and the Roman people had proclaimed him Rom's dictator for life, he was assassinated by a group of

a)

guards

b)

insurgents

c)

peasants

d)

senators

130.

In Rome, the brothers Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were killed for their beliefs regarding

a)

social reforms

b)

military reforms

c)

religious reforms

d)

educational reforms.

131.

Aqueducts were constructed by the Romans so they could

a)

take water away from their enemies

b)

bring water into cities from far away

c)

transport goods great distances using boats

d)

hold religious ceremonies to honor Neptune

132.

What Roman architectural inventions allowed them to make larger enclosed buildings than the Greeks?

a)

the arch

b)

the dome

c)

indoor plumping

d)

spiral staircases

133.

The Roman engineering achievement that made large public structures possible was

a)

concrete

b)

organized labor

c)

measuring devises

d)

math

134.

How did the Roman emperors keep the support of the masses of people?

a)

The provided free food and entertainment

b)

They provided enough temples in which to worship

c)

They provided free housing in apartment buildings

d)

They provided jobs and travel throughout the empire

135.

In 313 AD the Roman emperor Constantine published the Edict of Milan which established that

a)

paganism was outlawed

b)

it was illegal for soldiers to be Christians

c)

Christians were freed from religious penalties

d)

all citizens Roman citizens were required to convert to Christianity

136.

What kingdom did Cleopatra control that later became a Roman territory after her death

a)

Carthage

b)

Egypt

c)

Gaul

d)

Greece

137.

In the Roman Empire, who was the legal commander of each legion

a)

the general

b)

the emperor

c)

the legionary

d)

the commander

138.

The invaders that caused the most trouble for the Roman Empire in the 400s CE were MOST likely to have come from what area

a)

Persia

b)

Greece

c)

southern Italy

d)

Germanic territories

139.

The early Christian belif that the God has thre aspects the "Father the Son and the Holy Spirit" is called the doctrine of the

a)

cross

b)

Trinity

c)

Three in One

d)

Holy Eucharist

140.

Paul influenced Christianity by

a)

writing the gospels

b)

starting new churches

c)

being one of the 12 disciples of Jesus

d)

converting Constantine to Christianity

141.

Which description BEST explains the relationship of religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt?

a)

The Pharaoh's role as head of the religion and government provided stability to the people of Ancient Egypt.

b)

Monotheism developed as the major religious belief of Ancient Egypt with the Pharaoh as the creator god.

c)

In order to keep political control, the Pharaoh minimized the role of religion in Ancient Egypt.

d)

Religion and political authority were separated into different functions in Ancient Egypt.

142.

Which of these would be MOST likely to be found in a civilization?

a)

hunting and gathering

b)

nomadic lifestyle

c)

bartering

d)

cities

143.

Which of these is a basic characteristic of a civilization?

a)

strong military

b)

written language

144.

Which pharaoh is regarded as being one of the most successful female Egyptian leaders, having reigned longer than any other female Egyptian ruler?

a)

Hatshepsut

b)

Cleopatra

c)

Tutankhamun

145.

Phoenician trade would have been MOST impacted by developments in

a)

medicine

b)

navigation.

c)

road making.

146.

Trade increased in Mesopotamia as a result of

a)

new farming tools and job specialization.

b)

walled cities and more weapons.

c)

religious beliefs and myths.

d)

a strict code of law.

147.

The creation of irrigation would have had the BIGGEST effect on which of these?

a)

agriculture

b)

buildings

c)

metallurgy

148.

In ancient Egypt, the word ___ was used to describe a series of rulers who shared a common family.

a)

dynasty

b)

kingdom

c)

monarch

d)

pharaoh

149.

Which of these is the CORRECT order of Egyptian society from highest class to lowest class?

a)

Farmers, Artisans, Priests, Scribes

b)

Priests, Scribes, Artisans, Farmers

c)

Scribes, Priests, Artisans, Farmers

d)

Artisans, Priests, Farmers, Scribes

150.

The Jewish people settled into a land that they believed they were promised by God that was known as Canaan. What is the name of that country today?

a)

Iraq

b)

Israel

c)

Jordan

151.

This individual, who is very important in both Christianity and Judaism, is widely considered the Father of the Jews. He also is part of the lineage of Muhammad, the founder of Islam.

a)

Moses

b)

Abraham

c)

Hebrew

152.

These were rules revealed by Moses that serve as basic tenets of faith for Judaism and Christianity.

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

Israelite's

c)

Moses

153.

This is the belief in more than one god.

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

154.

This is the oldest, monotheistic religion and is based on the Hebrew Bible

a)

Judaism

b)

Israelites

c)

Hebrew

155.

This individual is considered to be perhaps the most important prophets by Jews, but is also revered by Christians and Muslims.

a)

Moses

b)

Abraham

156.

This is the name for the ancient civilization- and people- that lived in the Land of Canaan. They are the ancestors of the Israelites and formed their own early language, still in use today.

a)

Hebrew

b)

Israelites

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