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WorksheetsEastern Civ final review
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Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
What is the title of a person who studies and researches about human cultures?
archaeologist
anthropologist
historian
culturologiest
What period does the term "prehistory" refer to?
between four million and one million years ago
when australopithecines lived
before people developed writing
before the year 5500 BC
What is someone called who studies prehistory?
archaeologists
anthropologists
paleontologists
all of the above
What would you call someone who studies history by finding and analyzing artifacts and fossils?
archaeologist
anthropologist
ancient historian
zoologist
Which of these is not apart of "culture"?
language
social customs
shared understanding
rebellion
Common practices such as diet, use of tools, and clothing are components of culture.
True
False
Shared understanding like government, family, and class structure are apart of the components of culture.
True
False
Culture helps unify groups by overcoming individual differences in the areas of shared understanding, common practices, and having a social organization
True
False
Which of the following was a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
the establishment of villages and rise of government
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
Which of these occurred most recently?
the development of farming
the use of fire
the use of stone tools
cave paintings
All of these occurred because of Agricultural Revolution except which of the following?
permanent settlements
an increased supply of food
the spread of farming from southwest Asia to Australia
an increase in population
______ was the most important development which allowed for permanent settlements to start taking shape.
Hunter-gatherer lifestyle
Government and laws
Farming
Lack of resources
Which of the following is the most true when referring to cave paintings?
You can get really good cave paintings at Wal-Mart
Cave paintings were probably the result of early humans wanting to decorate their living space
Cave paintings may have been related to early man's religious of superstitious beliefs
The cave paintings show that early humans were not very skilled artists
Nearly every early permanent human settlement was located near this location?
the ocean
a river
a volcano
caves
What did slash-and-burn farming allowed groups to do?
weed out too-thick forests and help the climate
create good farmland for the generations that would follow
find a better method of claiming farmland because they had to constantly repeat the process
create farmland for their use as well as have fertilizer for their crops
Hammurabi was the king of which group of people that conquered the Sumerians?
Assyrians
Persians
Akkadians
Babylonians
Which of the following is NOT true about the Phoenicians sailing skills and their territory?
Phoenicians sailed all over the Mediterranean world seeking New markets and raw materials
Phoenicians may have been the first to sail around Africa
The Phoenicians developed their alphabet from Greek influences
Phoenicians were the first to sail at night, navigating by the stars
All of the following are common traits for a civilization except for .
writing
public works
organized government
nomadism
a high level of cultural and technological development are parts of which of the following
Fertile Crescent
nomadic
civilization
Mesopotamia
A temple-tower in the center of Sumerian cities known as _____, was where Sumerians practiced their ______ religion
church; monotheistic
temple; monotheistic
temple; polytheistic
ziggurat; polytheistic
A wedge-shaped instrument called _____ was used to write cuneiform on clay tablets
scribe
stylus
keystone
pencil
Writing that consisted of shapes and lines.
pictographs
alphabet
cuneiform
heiroglyphics
area in the Middle East from the Persian Gulf through the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys and along the Mediterranean Sea.
Ancient River Valley
Sumner
Mesopotamia
Fertile Crescent
"the land between rivers" located between the Tigris and Euphrates river.
Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
Ziggurat
Fertile Crescent
the worship of only one god
polytheistic
monotheistic
cuneiform
ziggurat
Where did the earliest human civilizations tend to develop?
mountains
coast
near rivers
grassland
What economic changes resulted from food surpluses in agricultural villages?
People had specialized jobs like craftspeople and traders
the economies of the settlements grew quickly
all the inventions developed where only related to farming and producing more food
people stopped farming and only concerned themselves with creating goods to trade
Why did government become necessary with the growth of civilizations?
to decide who to the trading partners would be
to conduct the religious ceremonies
to plan projects and settle disputes-- especially about land and water
to protect the civilization from outside invaders
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the development of record-keeping?
keep track of government tax collection and laws
priests keep track of religious calendars and rituals
farmers keep track of seasonal schedules for planting and harvesting crops
merchants could record accounts of debts and payments
In order to spread Zoroastrianism, which Persian king conquered an empire in Mesopotamia?
Cyrus
Nebuchandnezzar
Darius
Hammurabi
What was the Epic of Gilgamesh?
An Egyptian folktale about Amon-Re & the afterlife
A tale about Hammurabi's quest for justice in ancient Assyria
A collection of Phoenician spells and charms to ensure eternal life
The world's oldest piece of fictional literature about a hero and a flood
Sumer was divided into which type of political unit?
city-state
provinces
counties
two kingdoms
Assyria was known for which of the following?
Strong armies that used new technologies such as towers on wheels
Using dams to control the rivers
New inventions such as wheeled vehicles, plows, and cars
It was the first empire in history.
_____ was on of the great gifts to humankind from the Hittite Civilization?
defeating Babylon
requiring injured people to be paid
uniting the Hittite city-states
learning how to smelt iron ore
When bricks need to be made for the new temple, the people will go to Archie the master brick maker instead of Dave the banker. They do this because of the feature of
organized government
job specialization
public works
complex religions
Jobs like bridges and defensive walls that are built to help the entire community.
Public works
complex religions
arts and architecture
organized government
Which of the following was a result of the movement of people across the Fertile Crescent?
building pyramids
cultural diffusion
creation of colonies
monotheism
Leader of the Akkadians who overran the Sumerians and set up the first empire in history?
Gilgamesh
Hammurabi
Sargon
Cyrus
This group of people was known for their ability to smelt iron. They were the first people to make iron tools and weapons. They conquered the Babylonians and had a nicer legal system than Hammurabi. They were overran by the Assyrians.
Assyrians
Persians
Hitties
Israelites
Phoenicians
This group of people overran the Hittites. Their king Assurbanipal built a magnificent library at Ninevah. They were also known for their extreme cruelty and had many horrible methods of torture, which made many people hate them.
Assyrians
Persians
Hitties
Israelites
Phoenicians
A group of people who developed the religion Zoroasterism. Zoroaster was a religious leader who preached that there was one supreme god, Ahura-Mazda, the god of light. Ahura Mazda was in constant conflict with a god of darkness, who resembled the devil of Christianity. They had a great empire but were eventually conquered by Alexander the Great 331 BC.
Assyrians
Persians
Hitties
Israelites
Phoenicians
A group of people who became great sailors and merchants. They build fine ships from cedar wood and sailed to distant places. Their most famous export (item they traded) was purple cloth. They also gave us the first alphabet, a system of writing containing signs that stood for single sounds.
Assyrians
Persians
Hitties
Israelties
Phoenicians
A group of people referred to as the Hebrews. They developed Judaism (the Jewish religion), a monotheistic religion. They established the Ten Commandments & the Old Testament
Assyrians
Persians
Hitties
Israelites
Phoenicians
______ is associated with the temporary establishment of monotheism in Egypt.
Khufu
Ahkenaton
Tutenkhamen
Hatshepsut
"Egypt is the gift of the Nile."-- Heodotus, Greek Historian.
What does this statement imply?
The Nile supports Egyptian civilization
The Nile itself was worshipped as a god
Egypt has rewarded the world with the Nile
Egypt as a land is the gift of Thoth.
The discovery of the Rosetta stone led to which of the following?
the discovery of Menes’s tomb in Alexandria, Egypt
the translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics & demotic
the understanding of ancient methods of weights & measures
the revelation of the secrets of mummification
Which Egyptian pharaoh was known for promoting trade?
Ahkenaton
Hatshepsut
Cyrus
Solomon
Who was the first female to become pharaoh of Egypt?
Akhenaton
Hatshepsut
Tutankhamen
Rames II
In Ancient Egypt, black land was ____ and red land was ____.
considered holy; infested with stinging insects
used for farming; used as a fire preventative
contained oil and coal; protected from invasion
used for farming; protected from invasions
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
True
False
Which of the following was accomplished by King Narmer?
To commission the building of the Great Pyramids at Giza
Changed the religion from Monotheism to Polytheism
Unified both Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom
Married Cleopatra saving Egypt from Roman control
What was papyrus used for in ancient Egypt?
They used it for paper
They used it to build the pyramids
The ate it in stews and meals
The had special operations for the Pharaohs' secret agents
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Akhenaten's reign?
He clashed with the priests over the god Amon-Re in favor of a monotheistic approach to Aton
He changed the artistic style to a more naturalistic and life-like images
He created a broad-ranging new trading empire
Both he and the queen Nefertiti led a religious revolution in Egypt
What ceremony took place in the Hall of Maat?
Deciding who would enter the afterlife, a dance-off was held in the Hall of Maat.
To decide who was good and pure, the "Weighing of the Heart" took place in the Hall of Maat.
To decide what things you could take to the afterlife, The "Weighing of Stuff" took place in the Hall of Maat.
To decide who was toughest, the "Tickle with a Feather" test took place in the Hall of Maat.
What were the names of the three major time periods in ancient Egypt?
Old, New, and Improved Kingdoms.
Lower, Middle, and Upper Egypt.
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom.
New Age, Middle Age, and Old Age.
Which of the following was NOT a result of the invasion by the Hyksos?
Egyptians adopted the Hyksos calendar.
The Hyksos brought with them advances in technology used in the army, the arts, and in farming.
The Middle Kingdom collapsed.
The Egyptians realized they could not rely on their natural barriers for defense and needed an army
To show the Lower and Upper Egypt were united, what did King Narmer do?
He wore a double crown
He visited both the Upper and Lower kingdoms equally
He wore a Lower Kingdom shirt and Upper Kingdom pants
He threw a unity party
What was the peasants' most important job?
pleasing the gods
building the pyramids, temples, monuments
pleasing their masters
farming
All of the following are true about priests except:
they were the healers
they were all related to the pharaohs
they were allowed to marry and have families
they worked in the fields and with the beehives at the temples
The Giza pyramid was built during which time period?
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
None of these
Why is King Tut's tomb so important to archaeologists?
It was very large
the only tomb found totally intact
provided extra Biblical proof of the Exodus
It hid 3 other tombs behind it
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
So that the dead could find their way to the afterlife.
To honor the gods.
So family pets could mourn their masters.
The body needed to be preserved to live in the afterlife.
The pharaohs moved their royal tombs from the pyramids to the Valley of the Kings, why did they do this?
They could build bigger monuments in the Valley of the Kings.
There were no robbers in the Valley of the Kings.
Pyramids were easy targets for grave robbers.
There was no more space for pyramids.
Pyramids were to bury the dead; Temples were used for government activities, religious centers, storage centers and schools.
True
False
Why did Egypt grow massive wealth from the lands around the Nile?
The Nile flooded predictably depositing silt and rich clay for better and bigger farming
The Nile had predictable flooding, but they could not travel up the Nile very well
Egyptians used fertilizer which deposited on the shores and made crops grow larger
The Nile was centrally located along major trade routes
Which statement best explains why priests were on the same level as government officials in the social and political structure of Ancient Egypt?
Priests were also judges
as a living god, the pharaoh appointed priests to carry out rituals throughout Egypt
Pharaohs were extremely superstitious and relied on priests for political advice
Many priests were women who represented an important segment of Egyptian Society
Egypt had multiple trade relationships with other civilizations, which statement best explains the reasons for this?
Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed
Egypt had mineral resources that other civilizations did not
Egyptians needed to import most necessities in order to survive
Egyptians were the most skilled artists and jewelry makes in the world
What is India's climate heavily influenced by?
irrigation
harbors and canals
monsoons
Eastern and Western Ghats
What is the difference between the summer monsoon and the winter monsoon?
The winter monsoon is drier than the summer monsoon
The summer monsoon is not as violent as the winter monsoon
The winter monsoon is colder than the summer monsoon
The summer monsoon brings more heat than the winter monsoon
What two cities were the center of the Indus Valley Civilization
Hormuz and Rome
Indus and Brahmaputra
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
Ganges and Indus
Which of the following is NOT an advancement or characteristic of the Indus River Civilization?
indoor plumbing
advanced and complex religion
trade with the outside world
citadel in the cities
Which of the following is a known feature of the Indus Valley Civilization
large, well-planned cities
feudal system
war technology
nomadic way of life
Which of the following describes the Indian caste system?
It is a system that treats certain people inferior to others
You cannot be removed from your caste, no matter what you do
Your children will be in the same caste that you are
All of the above
Which of the following about the Indian caste system is the most correct?
was extremely complex and stratified; a person could almost never change caste
closely resembled the Egyptian class structure
differed little from other systems of inequality in the ancient world
had little basis in Hindu religious writings
How might the belief in reincarnation influence Hindus' attitudes toward law and governance?
they don't really care about laws and governance of man because they will just be reborn and will get another chance
they feel like they are always being punished so they just accept the laws
there is no real influence in their attitudes
they might have a heightened sense of right and wrong because they want good karma
Determines a person's job, social group, and marriage
Arabic-Indian
Caste
Buddhism
None of the above
According to Hinduism, every person has a soul or which of the following?
Atman
Moksha
Samskara
Vishnu
The Jains believe that everything in the world has a soul and so they do not harm any living being and also
do not lie or steal
eliminate anger, greed, prejudice, and gossip
eliminate worldly possessions
fast
All of these
Hindus and Jains stride to reach a perfect understanding of all things, what is this called?
karma
moksha
brahman
reincarnation
All of the following were causes of turmoil in Mauryan India except:
Asoka's Buddhist rule over his people
Central Indian kingdoms broke from the empire and gained their independence
Invaders arrived in northern India bringing new customs, languages to India
the three kingdoms in the south (Tamils) were at constant war with one another
Which of Asoka's actions does not show the influence of Buddha's teaching of "peace to all beings"?
vowed to treat his subjects fairly & humanely
preached non violence and urged religious tolerance
built roads with refreshment stations every nine miles
erected stone pillars with his new policies throughout the empire
none of these
Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in all of the following ways except:
the strict structure of society and people's place in society based on karma
the cyclical or repetitive view of history where the world is created & destroyed again & again
the idea of reincarnation
Moksha or Nirvana in which a perfect state of understanding and breaking cycle of rebirth are achieved
Which of the following best describes Siddhartha Gautama?
Called "The Buddha"
Hindu Prince
was sheltered from the outside world by his father
all of these
none of these
Leader of the Mauryan Dynasty who reigned during the Golden Age and focused on public works after his conversion to Buddhism.
Buddha
Zoroaster
Chandragupta
Ashoka
Which of the following was a group of nomadic invaders who possibly brought the Indus River Civilization to an end?
Huns
White Huns
Aryans
Assyrians
Both Buddhism and Hinduism do NOT believe in Reincarnation.
True
False
Siddhartha Gautama says which of the following is the cause of all human suffering?
food
needs
hatred
desires
During the Gupta Empire, India had created all of the following except what?
paper
decimal system
concept of zero
Small Pox Vaccine
Which of the following was a major factor as to India developing in relative isolation?
It is located on a subcontinent surrounded by mountains and water.
Desserts surrounded the location of the first civilization.
Monsoon rains did not allow for extensive travel.
There were no other civilizations in existence yet when the Indian Civilizations developed.
All of the following are achievements by Indian mathematicians that are still used today except:
modern numerals, zero, the decimal system
the length of a solar year as 365.3586805 days
the calendar based on the cycles of the sun, a 7-day week, and days divided into hours
the value of pi out to four decimal places
Indian culture entered a highly productive period in literature, art, science, and mathematics during the Gupta era.
True
False
The name of the universal spirit in which Hindus believe all of their gods are apart.
Brahman
Gupta
Vishnu
Siva
a large landmass that is distinct from a continent.
state
region
subcontinent
country
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, what religion taught that the way to find truth was to give up all desires?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Why did the changes in Buddhism & Hinduism make these religions more popular?
Both were forced on the people by rulers
Both held onto the old ways and were more formal religions
Both became monotheistic religions
Both allowed for the people to be more involved
Became founder and first emperor of the Mauryan Empire by uniting the entire northern part of India
Chandragupta Mauryan
Arthasastra
Chandra Gupta I
Chandra Gupta II
Asoka
Led the Gupta Empire during its Golden Age
Chandra Gupta I
Chandra Gupta II
Asoka
Arthasastra
Chandragupta Mauryan
Followers of Hinduism believe in one, overarching force. What is the name of this force?
Dharma
Reincarnation
Karma
Brahman
The force that decides your next life, based on the actions of your present life
Dharma
Reincarnation
Karma
Brahman
How were the Shang dynasty cities similar to Sumer cities from Mesopotamia?
they built huge walls and temples made of brick
their ruler was the head priest and a deity
the center of the cities consisted of temples for worship and storage and govt
they were able to raise and control large workforces
How was writing important to Chinese unification?
it allowed for universal literacy & education
It allowed for everyone to include their local dialects into one language
Everyone could learn the same system of writing but still speak a different language
It limited the number of literate people and made the masses easier to control
How did the social classes in Shang society differ from those in Egyptian society?
Shang peasants did not have to pay taxes, just the noble class did; in Egypt the peasants paid all the taxes
the peasant class were treated as inferior by the ruling nobles of the Shang while in Egypt the peasants- especially farmers were revered because of the food and work their provided
Shang warrior-nobles were all revered as gods; in Egypt only the pharaohs were gods
In Shang society the women had many rights like owning property, choosing a spouse, deciding to divorce; In Egypt, women had no rights in society and were subservient to the male elders in their families
What did Confucius think about family?
The relationships within families was very important to restore the ancient values of China
filial piety (respect) was the most important aspect within a family
families were so important that three of the five relationships were based on family relationships
All of these
None of these he focused on govt
The Legalists in China thought that society could be made to run well through a__
responsive, but powerful govt in which people would have a say in the laws, but would have to follow those laws
powerful govt that censored its people and would maim or execute them for even minor violations of the law
highly efficient and powerful govt that rewarded people who did their duty well and severe punishments for anyone who violated the law
weak central ruler, but powerful lords of provinces who would uphold the laws
Which of the following philosophies focused on helping people find happiness and their place in life instead of being political?
Confucius
I Ching & Yin & Yang
Legalism
Daoism
All of the following were the main internal and external policies of the first Han rulers except
lessened legalism by softening harsh punishments & lowering taxes
centralized policies around what the emperor wanted
expanding the Chinese empire through war
patronizing the arts and promoting commerce
Under the Chinese civil-service system, who could become government officials?
anyone who took and passed the exams
sons of the wealthy who could afford school so they could pass the exams
anyone related to the emperor who passed the exams
only ninjas
How did silk influence China's government, economy, and culture during the Han period?
Silk became the most important trade item & the govt took over control of the silk industry & expanded trade to the West
The Chinese govt promoted many weavers to increase the silk industry
The Chinese govt increased trade and needed a product to be in demand by others in order to be a success
Many Chinese were executed for sharing silk industry secrets with non-Chinese traders
All of the following were examples of the changing status of Chinese women do to the practice of foot binding except....
it exemplified the subservience of women
it deemed that women's work was unimportant
it was a symbol of wealth and prestige for a husband
it was crippling to women
it elevated women in status and power because of their dainty beauty
Genghis Khan used all of the following tactics as a conqueror except
forcing Mongol beliefs on conquered people
organized his warriors like the Chinese military
used tricks and surprise to confuse the enemy
used cruelty and terror as weapons to make people surrender
Why was the Yuan Dynasty a significant period in Chinese history?
China was united
China opened to greater foreign contacts & trade
Chinese culture was maintained so there were few changes in government systems
Only the unification of China and greater trade
All of these
Why were nomads and settled peoples sometimes in conflict?
trade for goods like grain, metal, and tea for horses broke down into disputes
weak governments could not defend their borders and they had no walls
the nomads wanted more land & wealth from the settled people & decided to take it by force
the nomads wanted to form settled empires and the settled towns did not want to be a part of them
Why did China have such a strong influence on Korea in its early history?
the earliest clans in Korea were from China
the Han Dynasty invaded & occupied Korea for 400 years
the Chinese were the only trade partners the Koreans had for 1000 years
the Mongols conquered the Koreans and moved the Chinese into Korea
What feature defined Japan's feudal warrior society?
powerful emperors who remained in control over local overlords
samurai uprisings against the emperors
military dictatorship with the shoguns in power
shoguns fought each other over land until they were defeated by the Mongols
How was Vietnam influenced by Chinese culture?
Vietnamese women had freedom and influence
the Vietnamese had a strong spirit of independence
the Vietnamese encouraged agriculture, trade, river & road transportation
the Vietnamese adopted a strong central government and Buddhism
Which Persian king conquered an empire in Mesopotamia in order to spread the Zoroastrian religion?
Cyrus
Narmer
Hammurabi
Wudi
King of Babylonian who conquered the Sumerians & created the first set of laws and punishments developed to be fair & were written
Confucius
Ashoka
Hatshepsut
Hammurabi
Who was the leader of the Akkadians who overran the Sumerians & set up the first empire in history?
Ahkenaton
Sargon
Chandragupta Mauryan
Genghis Khan
Which pharaoh is associated with the temporary establishment of monotheism in Egypt?
Akhenaton
Wudi
Hatshepsut
Ashoka
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt & promoted trade?
Ahkenaton
Wudi
Hatshepsut
Ashoka
Leader of the Mauryan Dynasty & is considered the greatest Indian king; focused on public works after his conversion to Buddhism.
Narmer
Ashoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Kublai Khan
The Buddha; founded a religion that taught the way to find truth was to give up all desires.
Chandragupta Mauryan
Confucius
Wudi
Siddhartha Gautama
Became founder and first emperor of the Mauryan Empire by uniting the entire northern part of India
Shi Huangdi
Chandragupta Mauryan
Kublai Khan
Ahkenaton
China's most influential scholar; believed that social order, harmony, and good government could be restored if society was organized around the five basic relationships
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
Kublai Khan
Ashoka
First emperor of Qin Dynasty and was the founder of a unified China; Increased farm production, increased trade with new road system, began building the Great Wall for protection
Wudi
Shi Huangdi
Wu Zhao
Kublai Khan
One of China's most significant rulers; he was on the throne longer than any other Han ruler & expanded the empire through war
Wudi
Shi Huangdi
Wu Zhao
Kublai Khan
Empress during the Tang dynasty; was the only woman to took the title of emperor for herself and was the ruler during the Korean campaign to add territory
Wudi
Shi Huangdi
Wu Zhao
Kublai Khan
First universal ruler of the Mongols; known for being brutal and enjoyed conquering territory
Wudi
Genghis Khan
Wu Zhao
Kublai Khan
Became Great Khan-- was the ruler of both the Mongols and China; united China and opened up trade; first ruler of Yuan Dynasty
Wudi
Genghis Khan
Wu Zhao
Kublai Khan
