WorksheetsWH Fall Final Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to-
a grow food and domesticate animals
trade with others in the same river valley
fight wars using metal weapons
make stone temples for religious ceremonies
An archaeologist discovered a preserved mummy, hieroglyphics written on some stone walls, and an embalmed pharaoh. In which location on the map was t his site most likely found?
Site A
Site B
Site C
Site D
What did the ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamia, Ancient Chinese, and Indians Civilizations have in common?
They were ruled by a pharoh
They first began along river valleys.
They farmed wheat and barley.
They buried their rulers in large pyramids
Archaeological discoveries suggest that -
The Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat
Farming societies developed before hunting and gathering.
All continents were settled at the same time.
The wheel was first used in ancient China.
Four events dealing with some early events in world history are listed below.
A. In the Ice Age, people migrate to parts of North America
B. The start of the Neolithic Revolution
C. Homo Sapiens make their first appearance in history.
D. Groups of people make tools out of stone
Which is the correct chronological order of these events?
ABCD
ABDC
DCAB
CDAB
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they -
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
were isolated from other cultural
influences
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm
climates
were easy to defend from invasion
Which development led to the other three?
complex civilizations
surplus of food
division of labor
domestication of plants and animals
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it -
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
established written laws
rejected the principle of filial piety
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
They both had democratic government.
They both believed in one God.
They both had written forms of
communication
They both carried on trade with the
Americas.
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
City-state of Athens
Empire of Alexander the Great
City-state of Sparta
Persian Empire
One effect of rugged mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the developments of -
absolute monarchies
extensive trade
separate, independent city-states
belief in one God
Which civilization is most closely associated with the Twelve Tables, an extensive road system,. the
invention of concrete, and the spread of Christianity?
Babylonian
Greek
Phoenician
Roman
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
They allowed for belief in one God.
They established written legal standard.
They provided records of economic
activity.
They legalized democratic government.
Which culture became known for building marble temples with ideal proportions, statues of athletes with
ideal features, and the first works of drama history?
ancient Egypt
the Persian Empire
ancient Greece
the Roman Empire
In what way were Egyptian, Hellenistic, and Roman civilizations similar?
They failed to develop a system of
writing.
They extended their control over other
peoples.
They established advanced industrial
economies.
They all had democratically elected
governments.
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
Religious leaders control government
policy.
Citizens are the source of power in
government.
The government limits the thoughts and
actions of the people.
The decisions of government are made
by influential military officers.
Which type of feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China but through which the Aryans found a
route to ancient India?
deserts
rivers
plateaus
The Great Wall
Which belief is most likely closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?
People are born into a specific caste.
Believers must follow the Ten
Commandants.
Followers must fast during Ramadan.
People can overcome their selfish desires
by following the Eightfold Path.
The caste system in India was characterized by -
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
the right of people to choose their
occupations
In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of -
Shinto
Jainism
Confucianism
Buddhism
The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both -
developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
established free-market economies
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
Both emperors handed power to a
warlord.
Both societies faced pressure from
outside invaders.
Christian teachings made both societies
less warlike.
In both societies, city-dwellers relied
extensively on slavery.
Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, the “Four Noble Truths,” and
Nirvana?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Shinto
What did the caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe have in common?
encouragement of trade between
neighboring countries
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of
wealth
a strong belief in social equality
a division of society into hereditary
social classes
Which institution served as the main unifying force of medieval Western Europe?
monarchy
legislature
church
military
