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WorksheetsDecember TE21 Review
Total questions: 117
Worksheet time: 59mins
This is a map of Africa.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Nile River?
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2
3
4
The Gobi Desert is most closely associated with which ancient civilization?
China
Egypt
Gupta
Sumer
Why did Ancient Egyptian rulers establish dynasties?
to promote equality within society
to ensure that ruling families stayed in power
to encourage new groups to hold power
to support democratic ideas
This is a photograph of several ancient forms of writing.
Which number correctly identifies the system of writing created in Ancient Egypt?
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2
3
4
This is a map of Africa.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Nubia/Kush civilization?
1
2
3
4
Which river is most closely associated with the Gupta civilization?
Euphrates River
Indus River
Nile River
Yangtze River
What is the relationship between Brahmanism and Hinduism?
Brahmanism replaced Hinduism as a monotheistic religion.
Brahmanism argued against the caste system created by Hinduism.
Hinduism was built upon many of the ideas of Brahmanism.
Hinduism supported holy wars against Brahmanism.
What was the location of Ancient Nubia in relation to Ancient Egypt?
It was south of Ancient Egypt.
It was north of Ancient Egypt.
It was east of Ancient Egypt.
It was west of Ancient Egypt.
This is a map of Ancient Egypt.
What was the name of the region of Ancient Egypt in the darkly shaded area of this map?
Alexandria
Kush
Lower Egypt
Upper Egypt
What was the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian society?
The pharaoh was considered an artist who gave commentary on society.
The pharaoh was considered a living god who ruled society.
The pharaoh was considered a slave who was used for labor.
The pharaoh was considered a businessman who controlled the economy.
This is a diagram of a pyramid in Ancient Egypt.
Based on this drawing, why were the pyramids created?
to honor dead Egyptian royalty
to protect Egyptian villages
to store weapons for the Egyptian military
to prevent the destruction of Egyptian resources
Ancient Egypt is known for which creations?
Select ALL that apply.
porcelain
hieroglyphics
papyrus
silk
Sphinx
The Kingdom of Kush was centered on which geographic feature?
Euphrates River
Nile River
Sahara Desert
Zagros Mountains
The ancient civilization of Nubia was located on which continent?
Africa
Antarctica
North America
South America
This is a map of Africa.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Nile Delta?
1
2
3
4
This chart shows the structure of society in Ancient Egypt.
Which term best completes this chart?
government officials
king
religious leaders
slaves
This chart describes one ancient ruler.
Which ancient ruler is described in this chart?
Akkad
Hammurabi
Sargon
Tutankhamun
This is a drawing of several gods in Ancient Egyptian religion.
According to this drawing, which statement is true?
Egyptian gods had human qualities.
Egyptian religion was monotheistic.
Egyptian religion was not important to society.
Egyptian gods did not interact with each other.
Why was mummification an important element of Ancient Egyptian society?
Egyptians believed in reincarnation.
Egyptians did not believe in organized religion.
Egyptians believed in the afterlife.
Egyptians did not believe in life after death.
This is a diagram of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
According to this diagram, what is true about Egyptian hieroglyphics?
Symbols were used to indicate whole words.
Symbols were used to indicate sounds.
Symbols were used to indicate punctuation.
Symbols were used to indicate emotion.
Which ancient structures were created in Egypt?
Select two that apply.
Forbidden City
Great Wall
Pagodas
Pyramids
Sphynx
How did Kush create a positive relationship with its neighboring civilizations?
It created trade networks.
It developed a large military.
It did not make technological advancements.
It did not practice religion.
The ancient civilization of Kush was most closely related to which other ancient
civilization?
Assyria
Egypt
Gupta
Sumer
Egypt is located on which continent?
Africa
Europe
North America
South America
How did religion impact Ancient Egyptian society?
Ancient Egyptians believed that religion prevented them from invading other civilizations.
Ancient Egyptians believed that religion should be illegal.
Ancient Egyptians believed that religion should not influence the government.
Ancient Egyptians believed that religion gave the pharaoh power to rule over the people.
Which was created by Ancient Egypt?
cuneiform
democracy
pyramid
ziggurat
Which is an example of a pictographic form of writing?
Arabic
cuneiform
English
hieroglyphics
How did the development of the Kingdom of Kush have a positive impact on northern Africa?
It increased trade along the Nile River.
It brought a democratic government to Egypt.
It protected the Holy Lands from invasion.
It brought European technology to the region.
Why is the Huang-He River Valley important to the history of China?
The Mongol invasions were stopped in the Huang-He River Valley.
The first Chinese civilizations were created in the Huang-He River Valley.
The first interactions between China and Japan happened in the Huang-He River Valley.
Buddhism was created in the Huang-He River Valley.
How did the geography of China have a negative impact on civilizations within the region?
It prevented many civilizations from developing cities.
It isolated civilizations from the outside world.
It forced civilizations to look elsewhere for resources.
It left many civilizations vulnerable to attack.
Why did Confucianism become popular in Ancient China?
It supported a democratic government during a time of authoritarian rule.
It introduced Buddhism during a time of social change.
It provided structure during the chaos of the Warring States Period.
It provided hope during a time of drought and famine.
The Silk Road connected Chinese civilizations to which continent?
North America
Antarctica
South America
Europe
This is a map of Asia.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Plateau of Tibet?
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2
3
4
How did river systems impact early civilizations in China?
Rivers destroyed natural resources.
Seasonal flooding made the soil very fertile.
Salt water was a valuable trading resource.
Rivers made travel difficult.
Where did the earliest Chinese civilizations develop?
along the Huang He River
in the Tibetan Mountains
in the Gobi Desert
along the Indian Ocean
Why was Ancient China isolated from the rest of the world?
It did not have goods for which other nations wanted to trade.
Its civilization was polytheistic.
It did not have a strong enough government to manage the economy.
Its geography prevented exploration beyond its borders.
Why did the ideas of Confucius become popular in Ancient China?
They provided a rigid class structure that prevented social mobility.
They provided a relationship with nature that protected scarce resources.
They provided a solution for the political corruption of the times.
They provided a promise of the afterlife that gave poor families hope.
How did the Silk Road impact Ancient China?
It opened Ancient China to other cultures.
It isolated Ancient China from the outside world.
It weakened Ancient China’s economy.
It strengthened Ancient China’s religious leaders.
The Plateau of Tibet is located closest to which other geographic feature?
Gulf of Mexico
Himalaya Mountains
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Why did Ancient Chinese civilization begin along the Yellow River?
Local wildlife stayed away from the river.
Travel along the river was extremely difficult.
Seasonal flooding created fertile farmland.
Saltwater fish traveled far upstream.
Which event brought European culture to Ancient China?
construction of the Great Wall
opening of the Silk Road
spread of Buddhism
start of the Renaissance
What was one positive result of the increased trade along the Silk Road during the 3rd and 4th centuries?
The Chinese economy grew.
The Chinese population decreased.
Chinese colonies became independent.
Chinese culture became more isolated.
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of Asia Minor?
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2
3
4
What concepts helped govern the area of ancient China? Select all that apply.
Mandate of Heaven
Hammurabi's Code
Hinduism
Legalism
Which of the following texts are most closely associated with Confucius?
Mahabharata
The Torah
The Analects
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Which emperor is responsible for the unification of ancient China into the first Chinese empire?
Sargon of Akkad
Qin Shi Huangdi
Ramses the Great
Confucius
Which of the following are accomplishments of the Han Dynasty?
basic hunting weapons, fire, tools, shelter
the wheel, sail, plow
bricks, road with grid systems, sanitation and sewer systems
the compass, paper making, porcelain, silk, woodblock printing
The desire for Chinese goods influenced which of the following? Select all that apply.
The Silk Road
Christianity
Buddhism
Cultural diffusion
Confucianism and The Analects emphasized the concepts of kinship, order, and hierarchy to address these problems.
strict laws and harsh punishments
kinship, order and hierarchy
an eye for an eye
emphasis on individual worth and personal responsibility
The philosophy of Confucianism led to the political success and longevity of which dynasty?
The Qin Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty
The Han Dynasty
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of Ancient Israel?
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2
3
4
Why is Moses an important figure in Ancient Israeli history?
He preached the earliest forms of Christianity.
He increased trade with Europe.
He developed early Israeli laws and wrote the Torah.
He led an Israeli army into Egypt to free Jewish slaves.
How was the religion of the Ancient Israelites unique from other religions at the time?
It supported the belief in only one god.
It forced believers to pay taxes to the church.
It forced believers to make pilgrimages to holy sites.
It supported the belief in many unique gods.
How did King Saul increase the influence of Ancient Israel?
He created the first Jewish temple.
He united all of the tribes of Israel into one nation.
He united Israel with Egypt.
He brought Judaism into Rome.
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Sea of Galilee?
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2
3
4
The Ancient Israelites migrated from Mesopotamia into which region?
Athens
Canaan
Rome
Sparta
King David made which city the capital of Israel in 1000 BCE?
Alexandria
Athens
Jerusalem
Olympus
Which civilization was built around a monotheistic religion?
Egypt
Gupta Empire
Israel
Kingdom of Kush
This chart lists several elements of a religion.
This chart lists several elements of which religion?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaism
Shintoism
How did the destruction of the second temple in Jerusalem during the 1st century impact Jewish culture?
It spread Judaism out of the Middle East.
It made Judaism the most popular religion in Asia.
It inspired the creation of Buddhism.
It prevented the spread of Confucianism.
What is the order in which the following kings served as leader of Israel?
David, Solomon, Saul
Saul, Solomon, David
Saul, David, Solomon
Solomon, Saul, David
The Kingdom of Israel was broken into what 2 parts?
Kingdom of Jerusalem and Kingdom of Ur
Kingdom of Israel and Kingdom of Judah
Kingdom of Ur and Kingdom of Mesopotamia
Kingdom of Israel and Kingdom of Kush
Where were the Israelites taken by King Nebuchadnezzar and his army?
Babylon
Egypt
India
Israel
This is a map of cities in Mesopotamia.
Which historical event allowed humans to create these cities?
the invention of paper
the creation of monotheistic religions
the domestication of plants and animals
the formation of democratic governments
Why did humans begin creating clothes out of cloth rather than animal skins?
They grew plants that created thread.
They stopped hunting animals.
They became more nomadic.
They started living in colder climates.
How did the need for a system of record keeping impact early human civilizations?
It inspired them to fund public education.
It inspired them to create systems of writing.
It inspired them to create money.
It inspired them to begin trading.
Which term describes a period of time lasting exactly 100 years?
century
decade
eon
era
Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the Fertile Crescent?
The region is home to large glaciers
The region is home to barren tundra
The region is home to rich farmland
The region is home to deep canyons
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Persian Gulf?
1
2
3
4
The religions of Mesopotamia were all built upon which concept?
meditation
monotheism
polytheism
reincarnation
This chart lists several inventions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
How did these inventions impact early human societies?
They increased the spread of diseases in early human societies.
They increased the populations of early human societies.
They decreased the importance of religion in early human societies.
They decreased the need for militaries in early human societies.
These are notes taken by a student in class.
Which is the best title for these notes?
Egyptian Achievements
Gupta Achievements
Kush Achievements
Mesopotamian Achievements
The end of the Ice Age allowed early humans to do what?
hunt animal herds
speak complex languages
walk on two legs
create new types of shelters
This is a drawing of a civilization in the Neolithic Age.
According to this drawing, what was true about civilizations in the Neolithic Age?
Humans created permanent settlements.
Humans developed firearms.
Humans built steel structures.
Humans lived in nomadic societies.
Why do civilizations depend on technology?
to support religion
to decrease trade
to adapt to their environments
to increase taxes
This chart describes several characteristics of human civilizations.
Which phrase best completes this chart?
created militaries
used protests
created democracies
developed social classes
Which two abbreviations refer to the same time period?
BCE and AD
AD and BC
AD and CE
BCE and CE
For what does the abbreviation BCE stand?
by Christian ethics
before Christian era
before common era
by common ethics
The Fertile Crescent is home to which rivers?
Select two that apply.
Euphrates
Ganges
Jordan
Nile
Tigris
This is a quote from a set of laws created in Mesopotamia.
Which historical figure is most closely associated with this set of laws?
Akkad
Hammurabi
Sargon
Tutankhamun
Sargon the Great was best known for leading which ancient civilization?
Akkad
Egypt
Gupta
Kush
What is the major characteristic of all polytheistic religions?
They believe in multiple gods.
They believe in one single god.
They do not believe in religious laws.
They do not believe in any gods.
How did the invention of the wheel impact Mesopotamian civilizations?
It made it easier for people to transport goods.
It made the military less powerful.
It made religious teachings more popular.
It made it harder to trade with neighboring civilizations.
This is a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh.
This quote provides evidence for which statement?
Mesopotamians were very religious.
Mesopotamians valued writing.
Mesopotamians did not value arts.
Mesopotamians did not have militaries.
The Neolithic Age is best known for what?
the domestication of plants and animals
the use of electricity
the development of colonies
the growth of industry
Why was agriculture important to early human civilizations?
It supported religious teachings.
It supported political structures
It created permanent food supplies.
It created military conflicts.
Why did nomadic societies become less popular during the Neolithic Age?
Humans no longer practiced religion.
Humans developed permanent settlements.
Animal herds became extinct.
The global climate changed.
How did many early human civilizations attempt to create order within their societies?
A
B
C
D
They became nomadic.
They stopped practicing religion.
They created artwork.
They created governments.
How did the creation of permanent settlements impact early humans?
It decreased the power of religion.
It decreased trade.
It allowed populations to spread out.
It allowed unique cultures to develop.
What is the main reason why early humans created writing systems?
to keep accurate records
to express artistic ideas
to develop new technologies
to create military strategies
What does the abbreviation CE stand for?
common era
complete era
conductive era
counter era
Which two abbreviations refer to the same time period?
BCE and BC
AD and BC
AD and BCE
BCE and CE
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Euphrates River?
1
2
3
4
The Fertile Crescent is located in which region of the world?
Antarctica
Europe
Middle East
South America
Which element of Mesopotamian culture proves that its societies were polytheistic?
They practiced a religion that believed in one singular god.
They created a written form of laws.
They used a basic system of mathematics.
They practiced a religion that believed in multiple gods.
How did polytheism impact the way most Mesopotamians viewed the world?
They believed that religion did not influence government.
They believed that individual gods controlled different aspects of life and nature.
They believed that one god controlled the government.
They believed that religion did not impact daily life.
How did Mesopotamian civilizations improve farming techniques?
They created machines to plant seeds in dry soil.
They created the plow to help plant seeds.
They created fertilizer to help plants grow.
They created greenhouses to protect plants from weather.
How did metal-smithing impact the technologies of Mesopotamia?
It allowed Mesopotamians to create democratic governments.
It allowed Mesopotamians to decrease trade.
It allowed Mesopotamians to create more advanced tools.
It allowed Mesopotamians to stop farming.
How did the development of cuneiform improve Mesopotamian culture?
It allowed people to create accurate records of information.
It led to the creation of a coin currency.
It helped create nomadic traditions.
It led to the creation of bronze tools and weapons.
This is a drawing of a ziggurat created by one ancient civilization.
Which ancient civilization created this ziggurat?
Alexandria
Egypt
Kush
Sumer
This chart lists several historical events.
What is the best title for this chart?
Developments of Early Civilizations
Developments of Hunter-Gatherer Communities
Developments of Nomadic Cultures
Developments of Monotheistic Religions
How did the creation of permanent settlements impact early humans?
Select ALL that apply.
Food surpluses were created.
Human population increased.
Unique cultures were created.
Nomadic lifestyles became more popular.
Hunter-gatherer communities were created.
Which term is used to describe a period of time near a specific date?
BCE
CE
circa
decade
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Caspian Sea?
1
2
3
4
This is a photograph of a sculpture created in Mesopotamia.
According to this sculpture, which statement about Mesopotamia is true?
Mesopotamians were very religious.
Mesopotamian farms had domesticated animals.
Mesopotamian militaries were very weak.
Mesopotamians were unable to create paintings.
This is a quote from Ancient India’s Rigveda.
This quote provides evidence for which statement?
Ancient Indians did not practice religion.
Ancient Indians did not believe that gods interacted with humans.
Ancient Indians were unable to create metal products.
Ancient Indians had advanced knowledge about metalsmithing.
Which geographic feature created a natural border for Ancient India?
Caucasus Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
Nile River
Tigris River
This chart lists several civilizations and the river valleys along which they developed.
Which river best completes this chart?
Akkad River
Hittite River
Indus River
Yellow River
This chart shows the relationship between Hinduism and one other religion.
Which other religion best completes this chart?
Brahmanism
Christianity
Egyptian
Mesopotamian
What is one way that Hinduism has been influenced by another religion?
Hinduism supports many of the same beliefs as Brahmanism.
Hinduism is monotheistic like Judaism.
Hinduism does not have a deity like Buddhism.
Hinduism supports the same prayer routines as Islam.
What do the Bhagavad-Gita, Ramayana, and the Mahabharata all have in common?
They are mathematical theories.
They were banned from Ancient Egypt.
They were written in Ancient India.
They are scientific studies.
This chart lists several areas in which Ancient Indian civilization made advancements.
Which term best completes this chart?
gunpowder
medicine
paper printing
woodblock printing
Ancient civilizations were formed near which rivers in India?
Select two that apply.
Euphrates
Ganges
Indus
Nile
Rhine
This chart compares two religions.
Which religion best completes this chart?
Brahmanism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Shintoism
What role do the Untouchables play in Indian society?
They are the religious leaders.
They are the highest social class.
They are the lowest social class.
They are the political leaders.
How does Hinduism support the caste system in India?
A
B
C
D
Belief in a singular god prevents new interpretations of the caste system.
Belief in nature spirits gives the caste system a basis in natural laws.
Belief in an afterlife prevents individuals from interacting with people outside of their social
classes.
Belief in reincarnation gives individuals hope of improving their social standings in future
lifetimes.
This chart lists several texts from Ancient India.
Which ancient text best completes this chart?
Code of Hammurabi
Mahabharata
Old Testament
Torah
