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Global 9 Quarter 2 Review

Total questions: 107

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Cuneiform is...
a)
a system of government
b)
the world's first system of writing
c)
a type of poem or story
d)
a seal
2.
The early river valley civilizations were similar because they:
a)
believed in one god
b)
depended on fertile river land 
c)
had complex industrial factories
3.
Who wrote a legal code that covered most areas of daily life?
a)
Gilgamesh
b)
Hammarabui
c)
Nineveh
d)
Sargon
4.
Why was irrigation so important to the ancient Egyptian civilization?
a)
Without irrigation,there would not have been such a large agricultural surplus.
b)
Irrigation gave farmers a chance to rest.
c)
Building irrigation projects was a way for Egyptian men to feel proud of their villages.
d)
None of these
5.
Which of the following is the most important impact of the annual floods on Egyptian civilization?
a)
During the floods, farmers could work on building projects.
b)
The annual floods made transportation and trade on the river possible.
c)
Floods left behind fertile soil making agricultural surplus possible.
d)
The floods proved that the gods were pleased with the people.
6.

The first written legal code, which believed in "an eye for an eye," was-

a)

The Ten Commandments

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The U.S. Constitution

d)

Hammurabi's Code

7.
Organized religion, government, culture, social class, stable food supply, complex technology, written language
a)
Culture
b)
Civilization
c)
Complex Empire
d)
Social Hierarchy
8.
Which modern idiom refers to Hammurabi's Code?
a)
An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth
b)
It's raining cats and dogs.
c)
Break a leg!
d)
The wisdom of an old man brings wealth.
9.

Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?

a)

All men were equal under the law.

b)

Fines were preferable to corporal punishment.

c)

Divisions existed between social classes.

d)

Violence was always punished with violence.

10.

The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to -

a)

grow food and domesticate animals

b)

trade with others in the same river valley

c)

fight wars using metal weapons

d)

make stone temples for religious ceremonies

11.

How did people from the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia) adapt to their environment?

a)

Using irrigation methods to help against the dry climate.

b)

Hunting and gathering when the rivers dried up.

c)

Trading heavily with the Yellow River Valley during times of drought.

d)

By using the papyrus plant to create an early form of paper.

12.

What geographic features isolated the Yellow River Valley from other early civilizations?

a)

The Himalaya Mountains and Gobi Desert

b)

The Sahara Desert to its east and west.

c)

The Mediterranean Sea and Zagros Mountains

d)

The Indian Ocean and Himalaya Mountains.

13.
Cultural diffusion is
a)
the blocking of culture from one place to another 
b)
how culture is made
c)
the spread of culture 
d)
a shared way of life 
14.
How did the start of farming change early human tribes? 
a)
It forced them to stay in one place and build villages and cities.
b)
It caused them to continue to hunt animals and gather plants. 
c)
It ended fighting between the tribes for land.
d)
It stopped them from building temples for their gods.
15.
Which best describes the nomadic lifestyle of the Paleolithic people? 
a)
They lived in large villages, where they raised crops and livestock.
b)
They migrated, or moved, from place to place
c)
They stayed in one place, living in caves and beneath rock shelters.
d)
They lived in small villages and farmed the land. 
16.

The physical features of China acted as ______________?

a)

natural barriers

b)

geographical features

c)

open borders

d)

none of the above

17.
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?
a)
The Mandate of Heaven
b)
The Dynastic Cycle
c)
The Heavenly Commandments
d)
The Oracle Bones
18.
The Mandate of Heaven
a)
justified the changing of dynasties
b)
justified rebelling against the ruling family
c)
justified waging war against neighboring societies
d)
justified putting down rebellions with swift violence
19.

What is the following definition?


to judge other cultures by the standards of your own culture

a)

ethnocentrism

b)

bias

c)

racism

d)

sexism

20.

Which two ideas are linked to the Chinese River Valley Civilization?

a)

Ethnocentrism & The Middle Kingdom

b)

Dynastic Cycle & Sewage Systems

c)

Indoor Plumbing & the Mandate of Heaven

d)

Common Written Language & An Elected Ruler

21.

Which social scientist would be most likely to study the Code of Hammurabi?

a)

A political scientist

b)

A psychologist

c)

A sociologist

d)

An economist

22.

Place the following events in chronological order from oldest to most recent.

a)

Nomads --> Farmers --> Weavers --> Merchants

b)

Farmers --> Nomads --> Weavers --> Merchants

c)

Merchants --> Farmers --> Weavers --> Nomads

d)

Nomads --> Merchants --> Farmers --> Weavers

23.

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because

a)

city dwellers learned to control fire

b)

societies became more nomadic

c)

nuclear families evolved into extended families

d)

permanent settlements developed in river valleys

24.

Which statement best describes the benefit of studying past events from multiple points of view?

a)

Using primary sources allows historians access to official records.

b)

Viewing history chronologically shows how eras overlap from one time period to the next.

c)

Examining different perspectives gives a more complete picture of historical circumstances

d)

Evaluating the roles of specific individuals in history helps determine personal contributions

25.

Historians need to determine the authenticity of a source in order to

a)

Establish its usefulness

b)

Reinforce popular opinion

c)

Demonstrate the significance of religious beliefs

d)

Determine the characteristics of propaganda

26.

Which of the following statements about primary sources is true?

a)

Primary sources view the same event in the same way

b)

Primary sources need to be studied in order to determine their bias and validity

c)

Primary sources do not contain a point of view

d)

When studying the past, historians should only consider primary sources in their research

27.
Culture is spread by...
a)
Movement of people
b)
TV and Internet
c)
War and conquest
d)
All are correct
28.
What was the most common reason in which ancient people chose to migrate, or move from place to place?
a)
They needed to find employment and an income
b)
To find resources such as food and shelter
c)
To explore the world.
d)
They needed to find better transportation.
29.

Opinion and bias in written historical sources illustrate the

need to be aware of

a)

Plagiarism

b)

Turning points

c)

Human rights

d)

Points of view

30.

What must social scientists look for in primary source documents?

a)

The validity of the document (is it factually sound)

b)

The point of view of the creator

c)

When the document was produced

d)

All of the above

31.

Which statement best describes the benefit of studying past events from multiple points of view?

a)

Using primary sources allows historians access to official records.

b)

Viewing history chronologically shows how eras overlap from one time period to the next.

c)

Examining different perspectives gives a more complete picture of historical circumstances.

d)

Evaluating the roles of specific individuals in history helps determine personal contributions.

32.

All of the following are true of primary sources except -When looking at primary sources

a)

we can assume that a primary source is more accurate than what is recorded in textbooks

b)

we must assess the validity by taking into account point of view

c)

we must realize that historical time periods can impact the perspective of the piece

d)

we acknowledge that primary sources on the same event or period my differ

33.

People do not often create records for the benefit of historians. They produce them for other reasons...

— Chris Hinton, 1998


Based on this statement, historical sources often contain

a)

evidence that can be biased

b)

facts that are completely balanced and reliable

c)

accounts that represent all points of view

d)

summaries that detail research about the distant past

34.

Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?

a)

subsistence farming

b)

cultural diffusion

c)

the Paleolithic Age

d)

urbanization

35.
According to Buddha the cause of suffering was
a)
Not achieving enlightenment 
b)
A life of moderation
c)
Desire or want
36.

The idea of one culture believing it is superior to another culture is

a)

enculturation

b)

cultural diffusion

c)

ethnocentrism

d)

communism

37.

The Holy Book of this religion is the Qur'an (Koran).

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

38.

The founder of __________ is Muhammad.

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

39.

Daoism teaches....

a)

People can strive for power and wealth

b)

People can gain happiness by becoming one with the 'Dao' or 'the way'

c)

Rules and regulations are above all important to society

40.

Which belief system believed that people should let things flow naturally?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

41.
Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?
a)
They did not have telephones
b)
Mountains and Water
c)
communication was easy
d)
most people had horses
42.
The Mandate of Heaven
a)
justified the changing of dynasties
b)
justified rebelling against the ruling family
c)
justified waging war against neighboring societies
d)
justified putting down rebellions with swift violence
43.
The 5 Key Relationships were the foundation for
a)
Daoism
b)
Suffering
c)
Nirvana
d)
a harmonious society
44.
Candidates for government jobs had to pass official _______________ after Confucius' ideas took hold in government.
a)
examinations
b)
orders
c)
physicals
d)
readings
45.
According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______
a)
the law.
b)
military might.
c)
a monopoly on natural resources.
d)
setting a good example.
46.
How is a harmonious society created according to Confucianism?
a)
By praying to Confucius for mercy.
b)
Through individuals following the social rules appropriate to their station in life.
c)
By making certain that foreign elements are not allowed in.
d)
Through democratic processes that allow each individual to vote for those who will rule them.
47.
Confucius said people should know their place in ___________ and _____________.
a)
family, society
b)
town, kingdom
c)
books, magazines
d)
life, death
48.
Legalists believed that rulers should create a stable society with...
a)
Free food
b)
Parties
c)
Harsh Punishments
d)
Drawn-out Meetings
49.
Legalists believe in _____ for good behavior, and _____ for bad.
a)
Punishments, Rewards
b)
Candy, Jail
c)
Rewards, Punishments
d)
Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt
50.
Which of the following is  NOT true of Hammurabi's code?
a)
It covered many aspects of Babylonian life, not just crimes.
b)
it was used by many later civilizations as a model
c)
It treated all people the same under the law.
d)
It was carved in stone.
51.
If a man has knocked out the teeth of a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be knocked out.  If he has knocked out the teeth of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay one-third of a mina of silver."
--Code of Hammurabi
Which statement is best supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi's code of laws?
a)
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes.
b)
All men are equal under the law.
c)
Violence must always be punished with violence.
d)
Fines are preferable to physical punishment.
52.
What made the caste system a different social structure than other civilizations?
a)
You are born into a caste and can't switch to a different one.
b)
You can freely move to a new caste when you get a new job.
c)
The social structure is a square with all classes equal.
d)
A person chooses a job and everyone gets equal pay.
53.

China’s image of itself as the Middle Kingdom is an example of

a)

Welcoming foreign ideas and influences

b)

Mixing Western religions with traditional Chinese philosophies

c)

Controlling how contact occurs with other cultures

d)

Building the Grand Canal to expand trade within China

54.
Believers of Hinduism are expected to 
a)
fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
b)
complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
c)
obey the Ten Commandments
d)
follow the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment
55.
• Fasting during Ramadan
• Praying five times each day
• Giving charity to the poor
Followers of which religion engage in these practices? 
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
56.
The Animist religions, which are widespread throughout Africa, share a belief in 
a)
The writings of Mohammad
b)
Making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem 
c)
Monotheism
d)
 The importance of nature spirits
57.
Which feature is considered a natural barrier? 
a)
The Himalayan Mountains
b)
Aswan Dam
c)
Panama Canal
d)
Great Wall of China
58.
Which statement best describes the benefit of studying past events from multiple points of view? 
a)
Using primary sources allows historians access to official records.
b)
Viewing history chronologically shows how eras overlap from one time period to the next.
c)
Examining different perspectives gives a more complete picture of historical circumstances.
d)
Evaluating the roles of specific individuals in history helps determine personal contributions.
59.
The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to 
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Islam
d)
Christianity
60.
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize 
a)
respecting others
b)
praying five times a day
c)
converting others to their teachings
d)
making pilgrimages to holy shrines
61.
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism? 
a)
Asia
b)
South America
c)
Europe
d)
Africa
62.
In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly result in
a)
The rapid industrialization of the economy 
b)
A strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
c)
A strong belief in the importance of education
d)
The establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society
63.
Which is an example of showing filial piety? 
a)
Paying your taxes to the king on time
b)
Turning your brother over to authorities for stealing a sheep
c)
Taking care of your ill, elderly father
d)
Praying five times a day towards Mecca
64.
Legalists believe that
a)
 People are naturally good
b)
People should find peace with nature
c)
Governments need to be based on strength
d)
People need to follow the five basic relationships
65.
According to Confucius, the key to a successful organization of society is that 
a)
Strict and harsh punishments are needed
b)
Evil humans need to be eliminated
c)
Ancestor worship should be discontinued
d)
Individuals should know what is expected of them
66.
In India, the caste system determined a person’s occupation, personal associations and marriage partner.  This situation shows that the caste system 
a)
 Has promoted social mobility within Indian society
b)
Has been stronger in urban areas than rural areas
c)
Has been a way of life as well as an element of religion
d)
Has helped to eliminate religious and ethnic rivalries
67.
The caste system in India is characterized by 
a)
Toleration for various religious beliefs
b)
Equality between men and women
c)
 Lack of social mobility 
d)
The right of people to choose what caste they want to belong to
68.
One way in which the Vedas, the Bible and the Koran are similar is that these religious books 
a)
Encourage strife (conflict) between believers.
b)
 Provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers. 
c)
Deny the existence of a supreme being that rules the universe.
d)
 Support political rebellions to overthrow governments. 
69.
 The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that 
a)
Governments must provide their people with rights
b)
Harsh laws are needed to control society
c)
All subjects are equal under the law
d)
Religion and government must be brought closer together
70.
A wind that blows across the subcontinent one direction in the winter and the opposite direction in the summer.
a)
hurricane
b)
monsoon
c)
tornado
d)
tsunami
71.
Which of the following is an example of standardization under the Qin Dynasty?
a)
Uniform books
b)
Uniform Currency 
c)
Uniform dress code
d)
Uniform weapons 
72.

What eastern philosophy teaches that humans should connect with nature and The Way?

a)

Taoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

73.

Repaying the kindness of one's parents, elders, and family ancestors is known as?

a)

Filial Piety

b)

Li

c)

WuWei

74.

Lao-Tzu is considered the founder of?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

Shinto

75.

Confucius believed the social and political order would improve if people followed....

a)

the 5 relationships

b)

the middle path

c)

the 4 noble truths

d)

the universe

76.

The 4 Noble Truths are basic beliefs in

a)

Shinto

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism

d)

Confucianism

77.
In Judaism, the moral rules and laws come from 
a)
the Dead Sea Scrolls
b)
The Rosetta Stone
c)
A Cuneiform tablet
d)
The 10 Commandments
78.
This religion is known as the world's oldest MONOTHEISTIC religion.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
79.
Which religion would follow this system of social hierarchy?
a)
Taoism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Shintoism
80.
Which religion reads the Vedas & Upanishads as holy texts?
a)
Shintoism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
81.
Which term means that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences?
a)
Enlightenment
b)
Salvation
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Karma
82.
What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common? 
a)
They are all monotheistic.
b)
They all believe that Jesus was the Son of God.
c)
They are all based on the same holy book.
d)
They are all separated into three main branches.
83.
What do Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?
a)
They both focus on many different gods.
b)
They are both based on four noble truths.
c)
They both believe in the concept of nirvana.
d)
They both believe in reincarnation.
84.
Following the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to achieve enlightenment is associated with which religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
85.
How are the Five Pillars in Islam and Ten Commandments in Christianity similar?
a)
Guide for the afterlife
b)
guide for praying towards Mecca
c)
Guide for moral and ethical living
d)
guide for achieving God's forgiveness
86.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

a)

To become an ancestor spirit with nature

b)

Reach Enlightenment

c)

Follow the Ten Commandments

d)

Become one with Brahman

87.
Why did Hindus believe the Caste System was fair?
a)
People could move up in society
b)
People chose their social class
c)
Social class is based on your actions in previous lives
d)
People are all equal in the Caste System
88.

This statement, "Life is full of suffering," is one of the Four Noble Truths in what religion?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

89.

Buddhism spread quickly through first through India, then China, and into Japan. What made Buddhism so appealing to so many?

a)

Buddhism did not exclude anyone based on caste, gender, or background.

b)

Buddhism gained popularity with rulers who mandated it as state religion.

c)

Buddhism was most appealing to soldiers who spread it through their conquests.

d)

Buddha was able to orchestrate a strong group of disciples prior to his death.

90.

Which of the following is determined by which social class you belong to?

a)

your job

b)

who you marry

c)

who you can socialize with

d)

all of the above

91.

This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma, she may hope

a)

to become one of the untouchables.

b)

to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.

c)

to live outside the law of karma.

d)

to move between social classes during her lifetime.

92.
Buddha taught that extremes led to unhappiness and suffering and is a basic description of:
a)
dharma
b)
the middle way
c)
karma
d)
vedas
93.
Key beliefs of Christianity
a)
10 Commandments 
b)
8 Fold Path
c)
5 Pillars
d)
5 Relationships
94.
Founder of Islam
a)
Muhammed
b)
Abraham
c)
Jesus
d)
Confucius
95.

What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?

a)

emphasis on harmony with nature

b)

monotheistic belief systems

c)

belief in the idea of nirvana

d)

reliance on the teachings of the Vedas

96.

A belief of animism is that

a)

after death the soul is reborn in another human form

b)

holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven

c)

meditation leads followers to nirvana

d)

spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects

97.

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress

a)

harmony with nature to live in peace

b)

acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation

c)

proper behavior to maintain social order

d)

obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha

98.
Name the civilization: 
- Huang He (Yellow) River
- Calligraphy writing
- Paper and Silk
a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia/
Sumer
c)
India
d)
China
99.
Which of the following is true of the Sumerian (Mesopotamian), Egyptian, & Indus Valley civilizations? 
a)
All were sudras
b)
Developed near rivers
c)
All were monothesistic
d)
All were hunter gatherer communities
100.

China’s image of itself as the Middle Kingdom is associated with

a)

welcoming foreign ideas and influences

b)

mixing Western religions with traditional Chinese philosophies

c)

controlling how contact occurs with other cultures

d)

building the Grand Canal to expand trade within China

101.

• If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand.

• If a seignior has destroyed the eye of a member of the aristocracy, they shall destroy his eye.

• If he has broken another seignior’s bone, they shall break his bone.


Which document contains these statements?

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

Code of Hammurabi

c)

Edicts of Asoka

d)

Twelve Tables

102.

With which statement would a historian most likely agree?

a)

Secondary sources would be of no value for the study of Ancient Egypt.

b)

Only secondary sources should be used in studying ancient Egypt.

c)

Only written primary sources about ancient Egypt are useful.

d)

Primary sources on Ancient Egypt are subject to different interpretations.

103.

The geographic isolation of people frequently reinforces

a)

a process of cultural diffusion

b)

the development of scientific investigation

c)

the need for higher education

d)

a traditional way of life

104.

What was Hammurabi’s purpose for writing his code of law?

a)

To establish a new democratic form of government

b)

To provide rules to establish order in his empire

c)

To ensure equal treatment for all throughout his empire

d)

To provide his subjects with social programs to improve their lives

105.

Throughout history, people have lived on savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river valleys, along coastlines, and on islands. This statement demonstrates that people:

a)

adapt to their surroundings

b)

develop a common language

c)

organize similar forms of government

d)

prefer to live in isolated areas

106.

The caste system in India was characterized by

a)

toleration for various religious beliefs

b)

equality between men and women

c)

a lack of social mobility

d)

the right of people to choose their occupations

107.

How does the caste system affect the lives of the Indian people?

a)

It provides a means for people to improve their social status

b)

It is required that all followers are given equal access to education

c)

It allows people to take up their desired occupation

d)

It clearly and rigidly defines one's role in society

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