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WorksheetsAncient Civilization Review - WH
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
A major result of migration, trade, and warfare was
cultural diffusion.
the destruction of civilizations.
the rise of cities.
a transition from nomadic to settled life.
A notable feature of the Indus Valley civilization was its
cuneiform writing.
large, well-planned cities
nomadic way of life.
rigid society based on wealth.
How did the beliefs of the Jews differ from those of most nearby peoples?
They believed in an afterlife.
They believed in a fearful underworld.
They believed divine forces ruled this world.
They believed in one all-powerful god.
Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?
Marrying outside one’s caste created good Karma.
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs
An individual could only be served by those in their own caste
People in the higher castes had the strictest rules
The Neolithic Revolution describes the transition from
nomadic life to settle farming
stone and metal tools.
Africa to Asia and Europe.
settled farming to nomadic life.
Which of the following was a Sumerian innovation that later civilizations built on?
irrigation system
code of law
cuneiform
system of weights and measures
Chinese rulers claimed the Mandate of Heaven, or
the divine right to rule
support from local lords
the dynastic cycle
the right to pray to many gods
The earliest civilizations to develop were
located near major rivers
large and powerful.
established on the Mediterranean Sea.
simple, with traditional economies.
The --- divides Aryans into four social classes
socio-economic system
Dewey decimal system
military system
caste system
Iron was important in the ancient world mainly because
it was a very scarce metal
it could be made into harder, sharper, weapons
it was used to make coins
it was less expensive than bronze
If a civilization believes in multiple gods it is ---
monotheistic
polytheistic
Christian
Jewish
Under Legalism, the only way to achieve order was to
follow Confucian principles.
impose only low taxes.
allow people to express themselves freely.
pass strict laws and use harsh punishment.
Hammurabi’s Code was important because it was the first time that a state’s laws
applied to the royal household.
provided prisons for punishment.
were set down in writing.
imposed taxes on citizens.
The Egyptians believed in which of the following?
life after death
that God would lead them to the promised land
one god
everyone will go to the underworld
What advantage did the Persian Empire gain from building the Royal Road and having long coastlines?
An advantage in trade
an advantage in agriculture
an advantage in ironworking
an advantage in irrigation
Scribes were valuable to rulers because of the scribes’ skill in
metalworking.
public works.
architecture.
reading and writing.
Monotheism describes the Hebrews' belief,unusual for the time, that their God was
a forgiving and protective God.
the one and only God.
a spiritual, not a physical, presence.
associated not with a place but with a people.
The philosophy called Daoism (Taoism) is concerned with
living in harmony with nature.
ensuring good government
accepting the five basic duties.
pursuing punishment over rewards.
How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?
as gods
as cruel rulers
as father figures
as equals
Who were the people who established a great empire that stretched all the way from Egypt to India?
Assyrians
Persians
Hebrews
Hittites
The main purpose of the pyramids of Egypt was to function as
tombs
temples
palaces
centers of learning
Many ancient peoples believed that their god or gods had handed down laws for their government. The most famous theocracy was that of the ---, to whom God gave the law through Moses
Israelites
Phoenicians
Sumerians
Egyptians
What belief is at the heart of Confucianism?
People must live in harmony with nature
Everyone has duties and responsibilities.
China is at the center of the world
People should worship their ancestors
The world’s first civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in
Sargon
Nubia
Babylon.
Sumer.
Which of the following geographic features had the greatest influence on ancient Egypt?
the Mediterranean Sea
the Nile River
the Nubian Desert
the Red Sea
A major architectural accomplishment during Egypt’s Old Kingdom was
the conquest of Syria.
the conquest of Nubia.
the building of the Great Pyramids.
a large drainage project to increase farmable land.
The movement of people across the Fertile Crescent resulted in the
belief in one god.
exchange of ideas.
the building of pyramids.
creation of colonies along the Mediterranean
What ancient civilization was known for its great sailors in the early Mediterranean?
Hittites.
Assyrians
Phoenicians.
Babylonians.
The top social class in ancient societies was typically occupied by
merchants
farmers.
priests and nobles
artisans.
In the Sumerian civilization, the purpose of a ziggurat was to
hold back floodwaters
be used as a temple to the gods and goddesses
protect the people from foreign invaders
irrigate the fields
A social group into which a Hindu person is born is called a
Moksha
sect
Jain
caste
What time in the past does “prehistoric” refer to?
before the invention of writing
before the Neolithic Age
before the establishment of civilizations
before the appearance of Homo sapiens.
Which of the following was NOT a result of the safer, more settled life of agricultural villages?
cultural life
domestication
specialization
nomadic lifestyle
All of the following were activities for Paleolithic nomads EXCEPT
making and repairing tools
protecting flocks and herds
digging up plants
finding a secure place to rest
The hunter-gatherer way of life made it impossible for people to live
in groups
in permanent dwellings
in cold climates
without a spoken language
Which of the following terms describes the lifestyle of early humans moving from place to place looking for food?
Sedentary
Nomadic
Neolithic
Domestic
What did the major early civilizations have in common when it came to their location?
the were all along the sea coast
they were all in the mountains
they were all in Europe
they were all along rivers
Which of the following terms best refer to the idea of coming back in another form after death?
refurbish
reincarnation
karma
hieroglyphics
What is the name of the Chinese philosopher that came up with a system based on relationships, respect for elders, and being a good student?
Confucius
Buddha
Qin
Ip Man
The Neolithic period featured people who settled into communities called villages. The Neolithic Revolution introduced:
fire
farming
spears
books
At school we use textbooks to learn about the history? When we use textbooks, what are we using?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
The Declaration of Independence is an example of a ---.
