WorksheetsUnit I Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 38mins
Define: city-state
political unit that includes a city and its surrounding lands and villages
an advanced stage of human society marked by a well-organized government and high levels of culture, science, and industry
ruling family
government in which a king or queen exercises central power
Define: civilization
believing in one god
an advanced stage of human society marked by a well-organized government and high levels of culture, science, and industry
ruling family
government in which a king or queen exercises central power
Define: democracy
system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
an advanced stage of human society marked by a well-organized government and high levels of culture, science, and industry
system of government in which citizens vote on laws/issues
government in which a king or queen exercises central power
Define: empire
a political unit that includes a city and its surrounding lands and villages
ruling family
different types of jobs that lead workers to specialize on one task
a group of states or territories controlled by one ruler
Define: job specialization
a political unit that includes a city and its surrounding lands and villages
ruling family
different types of jobs that lead workers to specialize on one task
a group of states or territories controlled by one ruler
Define: monarchy
system of government in which citizens vote on laws/issues
ruling family
different types of jobs that lead workers to specialize on one task
government in which a king or queen exercises central power
Define: monotheistic
system of government in which citizens vote on laws/issues
believing in one god
different types of jobs that lead workers to specialize on one task
believing in many gods
Define: polytheistic
system of government in which citizens vote on laws/issues
believing in one god
different types of jobs that lead workers to specialize on one task
believing in many gods
Define: republic
system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
system of government in which citizens vote on laws/issues
government in which a king or queen exercises central power
a group of states or territories controlled by one ruler
Which are the following are characteristics of a civilization? (Choose all correct answers)
Surplus of food production
Cities
specialization of labor
Shared Religion
Writing/Language
Why did civilizations often settle near rivers and oceans?
Flat, well-watered land
Food supply
Water Supply
All of the above
How does the surplus of food lead to the creation of cities and civilizations?
Allows time for learning new skills/crafts, starting families, conquering new lands, etc
Forces people to stay in one spot to be near food
As people eat more, they get fatter and want to move around less
Food surplus does NOT lead to cities and civilizations
Check the boxes which accurately describe advantages and disadvantages of farming.
ADVANTAGES: steady food supply, surplus of food, and farming can be practiced all over the world.
DISADVANTAGES: negatively impacting or changing the environment; the fact that farming was hard work
ADVANTAGES: negatively impacting or changing the environment; the fact that farming was hard work
DISADVANTAGES: steady food supply, surplus of food, and farming can be practiced all over the world.
What does relative isolation mean for the development of a civilization?
Isolation means a civilization can never grow beyond its own borders
Isolation allows them to grow their own culture and develop as a civilization
Isolations prevents the trade of good between civilizations
Isolations makes civilizations a easy target for conquest
What evidence do we have of the Indus Valley people trading with other civilizations?
Clay seals containing the Indus Valley language and pictures have been found as far away as Mesopotamia indicating a trade network.
Written records from the Indus Valley people describe trade
Biblical accounts of the Indus Valley people describe their trade networks
The Indus Valley people have descendents alive today who pass on stories of ancient trade
Describe the characteristics of the Indus Valley civilization. (check all that apply)
Large cities constructed to catch the wind
elaborate drainage systems for plumbing and sewage
an extensive trade network whereby seals were placed on goods to distinguish where they originated
they were peaceful because archaeologists have found little evidence of warfare or weapons.
What, ultimately, happened to the Indus Valley civilization?
They were conquered by a neighboring tribe
The Indus River changed course causing the cities to lose their water source
They experienced a severe natural disaster which led to their downfall
We don't know for sure, but any of the above could be true
What is the Sumerian writing system called? What did they use it for?
Hieroglyphics; used for religious writing
Cuneiform; used mostly for recording trade
Sanskrit; used for writing poetry and literature
Greek; used for writing philosophy
Why were priests important in Mesopotamian history?
Priests were important because they were in charge of the armies
Priests were important because they blessed the yearly harvest
The priests were important because they claimed to have direct communication with the gods.
Priests were important because every citizens had to prove their faithfulness
How did the Mesopotamian city-states change under the rule of kings? (check all that apply)
Kings started charging people taxes
Kings started conquering more territory
Kings started passing power onto their sons
Kings started supporting new methods of farming
What is Hammurabi’s Code? Why is it important?
The first written law code; it established the idea that someone was innocent until proven guilty
The first written law code; it established equal rights for every single person
The first piece of literature; it was an important story in ancient Mesopotamia
The first religious text; it is the oldest mention of gods we know about
Choose the correct three periods of Ancient Egyptian history:
Old Kingdom - time when many of the great pyramids and large monuments were built; also when Ra, the sun god, became an important deity in the pantheon of Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.
Middle Kingdom - Egypt had a new pharaoh from Nubia in southern Egypt and a new god that came from the merging of Ra with Amun (“the hidden one”) thus creating Amun-Ra; period of conquest and expansion
New Kingdom- the geographic borders of the civilization expanded. Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, and Tutankhamun (or King Tut) were three famous pharaohs.
Imperial Kingdom - Ancient Egypt expands into Asia and Europe taking over large parts of both
What were the pyramids built for? Who built them?
to house the dead pharaoh and his or her family; by paid laborers
as a religious temple/house of worship; by priests
as a monument to those who conquered Egypt; by the newly enslaves Egyptian citizens
to house the dead pharaoh and his or her family; by peasants and slaves
Which of the following describes Egyptian religious beliefs? (check all that apply)
belief in magic and divination
belief that certain animals like cats had divine powers
belief in multiple different gods
belief in the importance of charity
How is ancient egypt different from every other civilization we studied?
It was the only civilization with monumental architecture
It was the only civilization was a monarchy
It was the longest lasting civilization to have ever existed
It was the only civilization to have been conquered by an outside enemy
What were the impacts of the Silk Road on Asia and Europe? (check all that apply)
economic, cultural, political, and religious interactions between these regions
Europe received gunpowder from China making conflicts more deadly than ever
Asia was opened to new ideas and religions from the west.
The Black Plague spread along the Silk Road to Europe
How did Emperor Qin Shi Huang unify ancient China?
Through peaceful negotiations between the various smaller kingdoms of ancient China
Through force by executions, torture, and burning of books
Through establishing trade relationships with the smaller kingdoms of China
By partnering with outside forces to conquer the smaller kingdoms
What is Confucianism? How did it affect Chinese society?
A major religion of China wherein people worship Confucius.
A philosophical system in which Chinese people believed in one god
A philosophical system in which the Chinese needed to constantly expand to keep the gods happy
A system of philosophy based on understanding your relationship to others in society. Everyone should strive to be morally upright.
Check the boxes that provide the correct definitions for a DEMOCRACY and a REPUBLIC
Democracy - system of government in which citizens vote on laws/issues
Republic - system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
Democracy - system of government in which officials are chosen by the people
Republic - system of government in which citizens vote on laws/issues
Explain how Greek (Athenian) democracy worked (i.e. who could vote).
Male and female citizens over the age of 18 could debate and vote directly on issues
Any person living in Athens could debate and vote directly on issues
Only Roman Senators could vote on issues
Male citizens over the age of 18 could debate and vote directly on issues
What made the Greek city-states unite?
Common cultural ties
Invasion from the Persian empire
Civil war amongst the Greek city-states
Invasion from the Ancient Egyptian empire
What led to conflict between Athens and Sparta?
Rivalries over resources and power
Religious differences between the two city-states
Trade disputes between the two city-states
The Spartans aligned themselves with the Persians
Check all of the boxes that are true about the Roman Patricians and Plebeians.
The Roman Senators were chosen from the Patrician class
The Patrician class was made up of Rome's wealthy aristocrats
The Plebian class was made up of Rome's common citizens
The Plebian class and Patrician class had the same rights and powers
What type of government did the Romans establish after overthrowing the Etruscan king?
A monarchy
A republic
A democracy
A tyranny
What religion developed under the Roman Empire? Which ruler adopted it?
Christianity; Emperor Constantine
Judaism; Emperor Nero
Buddhism; Emperor Augustus
Hinduism; Julius Caesar
At its height, the Roman Empire controlled all of the ports in the Mediterranean. What economic advantage did this give them?
They were able to park war ships at every Mediterranean port.
They were able to expand their control over more territory.
They were able to spread their religion more quickly.
They were able to regulate and tax trade at all Mediterranean ports.
How and why was Julius Caesar killed?
He was poisoned by Cleopatra after he cheated on her.
He was stabbed by a group of Roman Senators who were afraid of how much power he had gained.
He was killed in a battle in Northern Europe.
He died naturally in his sleep.
What happened to Ancient Rome after the death of Caesar?
The Roman Republic was restored and the Senate regained its power.
The empire devolved in warfare and broke up immediately.
The Senate lost all power and a line of Emperors ruled Rome.
The Senate lied to the people and tricked them into believing Caesar was still alive.
