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WorksheetsRemote Review Week #1 (WHI.2-4)
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins
Mrs. Johnson
What era of people were hunter-gatherers?
Paleolithics
Neolithics
Metholithics
What does prehistory mean?
The time before time.
The time period before writing/recording of events.
Previous history.
In the Neolithic Era, people developed
Readings skills
Hunting skills
Agriculture
Writing skills
What is another name for Modern Humans?
Homo Habilis
Homo Sapiens
Homo Erectus
Neanderthal
What continent did humans first appear on?
Europe
North America
Africa
Asia
Archaeological site in England which dates back to the Neolithic Period.
Catal Huyuk
Aleppo
Jericho
Stonehenge
Located in the 'Fertile Crescent'
Stonehenge
Aleppo and Jericho
Catalhuyuk
Located in Modern day Turkey (Anatolia)
Stonehenge
Aleppo
Catalhuyuk
Jericho
Why did early humans move from place to place?
Following animals
Following water
In search of other people
In search of shelter
Nomadic, first tools, fire, clans, oral language, and cave art
The Paleolithic Era
The Neolithic Era
The Bronze Age
The Middle Ages
Agriculture, domesticated animals, advanced tools, pottery, weaving skills
The Paleolithic Era
The Neolithic Era
The Middle Ages
The Bronze Age
Homo sapiens emerged between
A 10,000 and 40,000 years ago
B 100,000 and 400,000 years ago
C 50,000 and 100,000 years ago
D 100, 000 and 150,000 years ago
Why did Homo sapiens migrate to other parts of the world?
F To meet other humans to form larger civilizations
G Exploration was for adventure and to gain wealth
H To create permanent villages throughout the world
J Early humans were nomadic mainly in search of food and shelter
What is the best title for the list?
F Methods of New Stone Age societies
G Permanent settlements of early man
H Characteristics of Old Stone Age societies
J Trends in Neolithic agriculture
Which demonstrates a major step in the advancement of settled communities?
A Developed oral language
B Created cave art
C Domesticated plants and animals
D Invented simple weapons
Which Neolithic site is there an international team of
archaeologists carrying out new excavations in Anatolia?
F Jericho
G Stonehenge
H Aleppo
J Catalhoyuk
What is the purpose of archaeology as a field of study?
F Scientific tests can be used to a analyze fossils and artifacts to
study past cultures
G Workers can build model ships and structures for defense
H Medicine analyzes data to study modern humans
J Draw inferences and conclusions about recent health patterns
Which archaeological site shown in England was begun
during the Neolithic Age and completed during the Bronze Age?
A Aleppo
B Jericho
C Stonehenge
D Catalhoyuk
Which is most associated with the creation of “cave art” as a
characteristic of their societies?
F Neolithic
G Hunter-gatherer
H New Stone Age
J Bronze Era
All were major reasons why early permanent settlements
developed in river valleys except –
A rich, fertile soil
B consumer trade opportunities
C irrigation water for agriculture
D offered protection from invaders
Which river valley existed in Southwest Asia closest to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
F Chinese
G Egyptian
H Mesopotamian
J Indian
The river that replaces the question mark is the –
A Indus
B Huang He
C Nile
D Jordan
Which civilization settled near the Nile River and Delta?
F Egyptian
G Mesopotamian
H Indian
J Hebrews
Which river valley civilization developed in South Asia closest to the area with the ?
A Chinese
B Mesopotamian
C Indian
D Egyptian
Where did the Phoenicians settle in Southwest Asia?
F the upper Nile River
G near the Huang He River system
H along the Mediterranean coast
J the Indus River Valley
What do the Code of Hammurabi and the Ten Commandments have in common?
A Economic patterns of trade were linked in early cities
B Some governments had written laws ensuring people knew the
principles to follow
C A rigid class system was created and slavery was accepted
D Cultures in the ancient world shared kings or rulers
Leaders in early civilizations often gained power through –
F popular elections
G economic strength
H a council of elders
J hereditary rule
Which ancient civilization became the first to practice
monotheism?
F Phoenicians
G Nubians
H Hebrews
J Sumerians
The Torah contains the written records and beliefs of which
civilization?
A Egyptian
B Chinese
C Jewish
D Indian
Who is considered to be the father of the Israelite people
according to the origins of Judaism?
F Moses
G Abraham
H Hammurabi
J Ramses II
Which term means the spreading of the Jewish people to
different parts of the world?
A Sabbath
B Covenant
C Diaspora
D Monotheism
Which early civilization used wedged-shaped marks called
Cuneiform on clay tablets as shown?
F Egyptians
G Jews
H Phoenicians
J Sumerians
Who created the first alphabet?
A Phoenicians
B Sumerians
C Egyptians
D Greeks
Which ancient civilization created the settlements shown on this map?
F Egyptian
G Phoenician
H Hebrew
J Greek
Some early civilizations explained human phenomena as being caused by the gods. What is this belief system called?
Deism
Monotheism
Animism
Polytheism
The development of trade in the River Valleys was helped by
Cold Climates
Agricultural surplus
Building of temples
Constant Warfare
What was the writing of the Mesopotamians (Sumerians)?
Hieroglyphs
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
Pictograms
Who was responsible for creating the early alphabet?
Hebrews
Phoenicians
Chinese
Sumerians
Which of the following distinguishes the Hebrews from other ancient people?
Oral traditions
Trading practices
Monotheism
Polytheism
A group of people who believe in many gods practice:
Polytheism
Monotheism
Agnosticism
Atheism
What is a characteristic ancient Egypt and ancient China have in common?
Traded by sea
Developed along rivers
Used the Ten Commandments
Ruled by Pharaohs
According to ancient Chinese belief, a just and effective ruler would:
Achieve the status of the gods
Reign for 600 years
Never be overthrown
Receive authority from heaven
The early Hebrew people trace the beginning of their history back to which important individual?
Moses
Soloman
Abraham
King David
Which of these best completes the diagram?
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Upanishads
Twelve Tablets
Achievements of the ancient Egyptians include all of the following EXCEPT
A calendar
Advanced medical practices
Irrigation systems
Hindu-Arabic numerals
Which ancient writing system is illustrated in this picture?
Chinese characters
Phoenician alphabet
Sumerian cuneiform
Egyptian hieroglyphics
How did annual floods affect ancient civilizations in river valleys?
They allowed to grow more food by making the valleys fertile
They destroyed many homes and buildings so people had to rebuild each year
They caused people to move out of river valleys and settle in mountainous areas
They discouraged trade as floodwaters made travel more dangerous
Which civilization developed in the river valley indicated by the red star on the map?
Sumer
Egypt
India
China
In most ancient civilizations, the labor force was mostly made up of:
Slaves
Artisans
Serfs
Women
The Indus Valley civilization is identified by which number on the map?
1
2
3
4
Which text best completes the graphic?
Developed better tools
Settled in desert regions
Moved from place to place to find food
Created the first centralized governments
Which of the following best completes the shaded area on this diagram?
Developed along rivers
Ruled by pharoahs
Traded by sea
Used the Ten Commandments
Which religion is best described by this list?
Judaism
Hinduism
Zoroastrianism
Islam
Which religion would MOST LIKELY be practiced in this place?
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Hinduism
Taoism
This is one of the many forms of Brahman celebrated by
Taoists
Hindus
Jews
Zoroastrians
Which religion believes in monotheism as a main idea?
Taoism
Zoroastrianism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Which of the following is a Persian innovation?
The earth is round
The number zero
Making porcelain
Road System (Royal Road)
Which religion believes in finding harmony with nature, and being humble?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
Which of the following items did Classical China introduce to the west by way of the Silk Road?
moveable type
porcelain
Hinduism
an improved bronze
The Vedas and Upanishads belong in the same category as -
the Hindu Kush and the Nile River
the Torah and Koran
Stonehenge and the Hagia Sophia
cuneiform and hieroglyphics
Karma: Knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences. Which of the following would most likely be associated with the statement above?
Filial Piety
Reincarnation
Exile
Humanism
The Persian Empire was known for its "bureaucracy." Which is an example of a strong "bureaucracy?"
Creating a navy that can conquer different regions of the Mediterranean Sea for colonies.
Establishing an educational system that trained priests and future government rules.
Dividing the kingdom into many areas, each with its own ruler, who reported back to the King.
Having one main religion, but allowing other people in the Empire to believe in their own religions.
The illustration above best represents what key feature of Persian rule?
Forced migration of captured peoples
Cultural tolerance of captured peoples
Destruction of cultural practices of captured peoples
Assimilation of captured peoples into Persian culture
Free Hospitals, Emperor Asoka, and Improved Roads
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Sumerian Empire
Shang Empire
Golden Age, Concept of Zero, Setting bones and Round Earth
Mauryan Empire
Sumerian Empire
Gupta Empire
Shang Empire
Who settled India?
Aryans
Persians
Egyptians
Assyrians
Aryans invaded India through the ____ _____ in the Hindu Kush Mountains.
The Royal Road
The Silk Road
The Royal pass
Khyber Pass
2nd Religion of India that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Zoroastrianism
1st Religion of India with the Caste System
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Zoroastrianism
Used to end desires in Buddhism
Four Noble Truths
Eight Fold Path
10 Commandments
5 Pillars
Path to Enlightenment in Buddhism
Four Noble Truths
Eight Fold Path
10 Commandments
5 Pillars
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
Show Chinese strength
Protect against invaders from the North
Ensure international trade
Expand the empire
What religion started in originated in India and spread to China first then to Korea and Japan?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Shinto
Which of the following Chinese philosophies believed that humans: are naturally good, should respect their elders, and should worship their ancestors?
Taoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Which was the major trade route that connected China to the Middle East and Europe?
The Silk Road
The Porcelain Passage
The Paper Route
Trans-Atlantic Sea Trade
Which philosophy in China believed in humility, simple life and inner peace, and harmony with nature?
Confucianism
Taoism
Buddhism
Islam
Which of the following were traded by China along the Silk Road?
Paper, porcelain, silk
astronomy, textiles, literature, mathematics, medical advances
Buddhism, free hospitals, vet clinics, roads
Pythagorean Theorem, Democracy, Alphabet
