WorksheetsEarly Civilizations
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following DOES NOT commonly characterize the development of civilization
large advanced cities
technology
tribal councils
record keeping
Which of the following is a contribution of the Phoenicians that is still used today?
the use of iron in tools and weapons
the invention of a simple alphabet
the introduction of Indo-European languages to Europe
the invention of gunpowder
Which of the following is a goal of Hammurabi's code?
emphasize the importance of life after death
promote trade with peoples from other lands
provide kings with knowledge on how to rule
establish a written system of laws
What is the term for people who believe in more than one god?
monotheists
polytheists
prophets
ziggurats
What is the drawing a representation of?
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Mesopotamia Cuneiform
a Phoenician bill of sale
Hebrew writing
What did the discovery of the Rosetta Stone lead to?
the finding of Tutankhamen’s tomb
the understanding of Sumerian cuneiform
the translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics
the location of the Valley of the Kings
What did the Shang Dynasty write symbols on for the purpose of foretelling the future?
stone from the Great Wall
a sheep's skin
oracle bones
tea leaves
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?
It led to long periods of war among families.
Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers.
The ruler received a direct mandate from heaven that he should resign.
It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty.
In Chinese history, how is “dynasty” defined?
a family that passed the imperial title from generation to generation
any emperor who lasted more than two decades
kings dominated by foreign interests
powerful bureaucrats who ran the state
What was the main purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?
They served as tombs for the pharaohs.
They were temples used in worship of Egyptian gods.
They were palaces that the kings lived in.
They were centers of learning for the priestly class.
In ancient India, the Aryans developed a distinctive social class system. What was it called?
social pyramid
caste system
moksha
nirvana
In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of culture, society, and politics due to the emphasis on relationships?
Confucianism
Shintoism
Taoism
Buddhism
The river valley civilization that produced the painting believed in mummifying the dead for the afterlife. Which civilization does the painting represent?
Mesopotamia
the Nile River Valley
the Indus River Valley
Ancient China
What are the most sacred writings of the Jewish religion, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible called?
the Torah
the Old Testament
the Ten Commandments
the Four Noble Truths
The term “pharaoh” applies to the god-kings that ruled over which ancient civilization?
Mesopotamia
Nile River Valley
Israel
China
In Buddhism, what is the release from selfishness and pain is known as?
dharma
moksha
nirvana
reincarnation
Who was the Chinese philosopher who emphasized good behavior, harmonious relationships, and wise governing?
Laozi
Confucius
Shi Huandgi
Siddhartha Gautama
Often referred to as the “enlightened one” by his followers, who was the founder of Buddhism?
Abraham
Hammurabi
Sargon of Akkad
Siddhartha Gautama
