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Semester 1 Review

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following dates occurred after year 1?

a)

756 BCE

b)

1983 BC

c)

345 CE

d)

84 BCE

2.

What happened first? 353 BCE or 352 BCE

a)

353

b)

352

3.

How many years are between these dates? 1000 BCE and 500 BCE?

a)

100

b)

500

c)

1500

4.
On a timeline, B.C.E. is represented
a)
on the right side of the timeline
b)
on the left side of the timeline
c)
in the year zero
d)
B.C.E. is never on a timeline
5.
On a timeline, C.E. is represented
a)
on the right side of the timeline
b)
on the left side of the timeline
c)
in the year zero
d)
C.E. is never on a timeline
6.
Which set of dates is in the correct chronological order?
a)
1900, 1800, 1700, 1600
b)
1600, 1800, 1700, 1900
c)
1700, 1800, 1900, 1600
d)
1600, 1700, 1800, 1900
7.
Which group of dates are arranged in chronological order?
a)
100 AD, 200 AD, 300 BC, 150 BC
b)
2010 CE, 2013 CE, 2014 CE, 2017 CE
c)
450 BC, 200 BC, 100 AD, 98 AD
d)
1000BC, 300 BC, 400 BC, 10 AD
8.
Government, writing, and religion are characteristics of a civilization. 
a)
True
b)
False
9.

Farming increased the amount of food available to ancient people which led to a huge increase in population.

a)

Cities and Agriculture

b)

Central Government

c)

Art and Architecture

d)

Public Works

10.

Which of the following are characteristics of civilizations? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

a)

Advanced cities.

b)

Specialized workers.

c)

Record keeping.

d)

Advanced technology.

11.
Which one of these statements is incorrect about the use of fire in the Stone Age.
a)
Fire was used as a light when it was dark out.
b)
Fire was used for cooking meats and plants.
c)
Fire was used to scare off dangerous animals.
d)
Fire was used to make clothing.
12.

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers enriched the soil of Mesopotamia by...

a)

washing away excess salt

b)

covering the riverbanks with wild fruits and nuts

c)

washing away excess sand

d)

depositing fertile silt after flooding

13.

A pyramid shaped tower used for worship of gods and goddesses...

a)

silt

b)

ziggurat

c)

social hierarchy

d)

cuneiform

14.

An early emperor of Mesopotamia who created a set of laws for the people to follow...

a)

Enlil and Utu

b)

Gilgamesh

c)

Hammurabi

d)

Sargon

15.

The form of writing in Mesopotamia...

a)

cuneiform

b)

silt

c)

Tigris

d)

Euphrates

16.

The first group of people to live in Mesopotamia were called...

a)

Babylonians

b)

Sumerians

c)

Kassites

d)

Hittites

17.

Which statement best explains why historians chose the name Mesopotamia for the region where Iraq and eastern Syria are now located?

a)

The region had highly fertile soil.

b)

The region was bordered by rivers on two sides.

c)

The region contained the world’s first unified nation.

d)

The region was occupied by a diverse group of peoples

18.

Developments in metalworking in ancient Mesopotamia provided which of these for farmers?

a)

lighter wagons

b)

stronger plows

c)

sturdier farm fences

d)

better irrigation pipes

19.

With what is the name Euphrates most associated?

a)

the capital city of ancient Mesopotamia

b)

a city-state located in ancient Mesopotamia

c)

a god in the religion of ancient Mesopotamia

d)

one of the main rivers of ancient Mesopotamia

20.

Which Mesopotamian invention had the greatest impact on travel and trade?

a)

the wheel

b)

the plow

c)

writing

d)

the calendar

21.

Which statement best explains why Mesopotamian kings organized the construction of ziggurats?

a)

Ziggurats gave the gods a place in the city-state from which they could better protect the people

b)

Ziggurats showed Mesopotamians, as well as outsiders, that the city state was wealthy and powerful

c)

Ziggurats served as public meeting places that made it easier for officials to conduct government business.

d)

Ziggurats provided poor Mesopotamians with food and shelter so that they would not threaten the power of the king.

22.

The first leader of the Akkadians and eventual first rule of the Akkadian Empire was...

a)

Hammurabi

b)

Sargon

c)

Gilgamesh

d)

Enkidu

23.

Despite conquering the Sumerians, the Akkadians continued to use/borrow the following from the Sumerians:

a)

irrigation techniques (canals, dams)

b)

cuneiform

c)

religion (same gods and goddesses)

24.
Who was the creator of the Babylonian empire?
a)
Sargon
b)
Gilgamesh
c)
Hammurabi
d)
Ur-Nammu
25.

The Akkadians were the first to move from separate city-states to this form of government.

a)

Democracy

b)

Autrocracy

c)

Empire

d)

Socialism

26.

Which empire was the first ruler of Mesopotamia?

a)

The Babylonian Empire

b)

The Sumerian Empire

c)

The Akkadian Empire

d)

The Assyrian Empire

27.

Sargon built the city of Agade up as the capital of the Akkadians using tribute. What is tribute?

a)

a city that is the center of government

b)

wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior.

c)

a large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government

d)

a collection of written laws and rules

28.

Who was at the bottom of Egyptian society?

a)

priests

b)

slaves

c)

farmers

d)

pharaoh

29.
Which of the following is  NOT true of Hammurabi's code?
a)
It covered many aspects of Babylonian life, not just crimes.
b)
it was used by many later civilizations as a model
c)
It treated all people the same under the law.
d)
It was carved in stone.
30.

Which of these statements best describes "eye for an eye"justice?

a)

Crimes against someone's eyes are punished by death.

b)

Someone convicted of a crime would be subjected to the same harm they committed.

c)

Anyone who is the victim of a crime gets to keep the eyes of the criminal.

d)

Criminals have their left eye removed as a warning to others.

31.
Who was Hammurabi? 
a)
Hammurabi was a God in Ancient Sumer
b)
Hammurabi was the King of Babylon
c)
Hammurabi was a warrior
32.
If a gentleman strikes (hits) a gentleman in a flight and inflicts (causes) injury on him, the man shall swear, "I did not strike (hit) him deliberately" and he shall pay only the surgeon.
(Deliberately means it was done on purpose)
a)
If you hit someone in a fight and cause injury on accident, you will go to jail.
b)
If you hurt someone in a fight accidentally, you will only have to pay for the person's doctor (surgeon's) bill.
c)
If you get in a fight and accidentally hurt someone, you will need to go see a surgeon.
33.
How were Egyptian pharaohs different from Sumerian kings?
a)
Pharaohs ruled with a council to advise them.
b)
Pharaohs had absolute power.
c)
Pharaohs were not believed to be gods.
d)
Pharaohs were elected by the people.
34.
Who was at the top of the Egyptian social order?
a)
slaves
b)
pharaoh
c)
priests
d)
scribes
35.

What did the Egyptians use the Nile River for besides agriculture?

a)

growing crops

b)

trade and transpotation

c)

clothing

d)

shelter

36.

What does a river provide a civilization? (select all that apply)

a)

fresh drinking water

b)

fertile land for crops

c)

transportation and trade

d)

protection

37.

Why did the Pharaoh make the Hebrews slaves?

a)

because he could

b)

because he was afraid of their strength and numbers

c)

because he wanted his pyramids built faster

d)

because the Egyptians wanted to enslave them to help out

38.

When the Pharaoh refused to free the Hebrews, what did God do?

a)

he struck the pyramid with lightning

b)

he sent down 10 plagues

c)

he sent down 5 plagues

d)

he killed the Pharaoh

39.

How did Moses and the Hebrews get across the Red Sea?

a)

They took a boat

b)

They swam across it

c)

Moses parted the sea and they walked

d)

Moses asked God to teleport them

40.

What are the laws of Judaism called?

a)

The Rosetta Stone

b)

The Ten Commandments

c)

The Commandments

d)

The Torah

41.
Abraham left from what region to the Promised Land?
a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia
c)
Asia Minor
d)
China
42.
The leader called by God to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt was called......
a)
David
b)
Abraham
c)
Joshua
d)
Moses
43.

Why did the Egyptians build the sphinx?

a)

To guard

b)

To make fun of the pharaohs

c)

To scare off animals

d)

For a playground

44.

Huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians

a)

delta

b)

Red Land

c)

Rosetta Stone

d)

pyramid

45.

Period from 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified.

a)

Old Kingdom

b)

Middle Kingdom

c)

New Kingdom

d)

Ancient Kingdom

46.

Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

a)

sphinx

b)

Rosetta Stone

c)

hieroglyphics

d)

papyrus

47.

Imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion

a)

obelisk

b)

sphinx

c)

cataract

d)

papyrus

48.
What were the pharaohs considered?
a)
gods
b)
priests
c)
animals
d)
teachers
49.
Which Pharaoh is probably only know for the great riches found in his tomb?
a)
Hatshepsut
b)
Tut
c)
Ahmose
d)
Ramses
50.
One of only a few female pharaohs.
a)
Tut
b)
Shanakhdakheto
c)
Khafre
d)
Hatshepsut
51.

Was known for a peaceful reign and increasing trade

a)

Ramses

b)

Tut

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ahmose

52.
Built many statues of himself
a)
Hatshepsut
b)
Ramses
c)
Khufu
d)
Tut
53.
Pharaoh Ramses II was known as a ....
a)
Military Leader and Master Builder
b)
A Patron of the Arts
c)
A Promoter of Trade
d)
A Failure
54.

This pharaoh created the world's first peace treaty

a)

Khufu

b)

Tut

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Ramses

55.

The Israelites banded together under a single ruler. Their first king was

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

56.

The second king of Israel was

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

57.

The third of king of Israel was

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

58.

Which of the following was NOT a strong king?

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

59.

Which king was the son of David and took the throne around 965 BC?

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

60.

The Hebrew Bible tells how this king slew a Philistine giant named Goliath.

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

61.

This king had some military success, but never gained the total support of tribal and religious leaders.

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

62.

Which king wrote many of the wise sayings in the Bible's book of Proverbs?

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

63.

Which king captured the city of Jerusalem and made it his capital?

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

64.
When the soul comes back in the next life it is called
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Karma
c)
Sudras
d)
Vedas
65.
Hindus need to follow their job in life, this job or duty is called
a)
Karma
b)
Dharma
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Vedas
66.
This group is considered dirty and unclean, they are the outcasts of society
a)
Brahmin
b)
Dharma
c)
Untouchables
d)
Sudras
67.
A social class system places people into a pyramid to show
a)
Their status in life
b)
Their wealth
c)
Their years on the job
d)
The neighborhood they live in
68.
A person with good Karma will be reincarnated into a
a)
New Job
b)
Lower caste
c)
Higher caste
d)
Unicorn 
69.

Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?

a)

reincarnation

b)

caste system

c)

karma

d)

monotheism

70.
Hindus believe that after they die, their souls are reincarnated into another form.
a)
True
b)
False
71.
Where does human suffering come from? 
a)
From nature
b)
From wanting what we cannot have
c)
From wanting what we cannot have, and keep what we like and already have 
d)
From wanting what we cannot have, keep what we like, and not wanting what we do have 
72.
To end suffering one must follow the 
a)
Middle Way
b)
Dharma
c)
The Eightfold Path
73.
The heart of Buddha's teachings is contained in what? 
a)
The Four Noble Truths
b)
Nirvana
c)
Dharma
d)
Illusions 
74.
The goal of Buddhists is Nirvana.  Nirvana is
a)
Becoming enlightened
b)
A life of moderation
c)
A state of no more suffering
75.

What river did people in ancient India settle along?

a)

Tigris

b)

Nile

c)

Indus

d)

Euphrates

76.

What feature is labeled with a J?

a)

The Himalayas

b)

the Indus River

c)

the Deccan Plateau

d)

the Ganges River

77.

What feature is labeled with an H?

a)

the Indus River

b)

the Ganges River

c)

the Eastern Ghats

d)

the Hindu Kush

78.

Like other ancient civilizations, ancient India was divided into four__________ ___________, also called __________, based on occupation.

a)

ultimate religions, leaders

b)

social classes, castes

c)

government classes, dictators

79.

What caste system are priests and religious leaders?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Sudras

c)

Untouchables

d)

Kshatriyas

80.

What caste system are kings, cheiftans, warriors?

a)

Brahmin

b)

Vaisyas

c)

Kshatriyas

d)

Untouchables

81.

What caste system were landowners, farm owners, merchants, skilled traders?

a)

Vaisyas

b)

Sudras

c)

Brahmins

d)

Kshatriyas

82.

What caste system were farm workers, servants, and other unskilled workers?

a)

Kshatriyas

b)

Untouchables

c)

Sudras

d)

Brahmin

83.

What is a strong, seasonal wind that brings heavy rain to southern Asia?

a)

hurricane

b)

tsunami

c)

monsoon

d)

typhoon

84.

There were two theories on what happened to the Indus Valley Civilization. Theory 1 states that several waves of Aryan invaders destroyed the Harappan people. Which piece of evidence below supports Theory 1?

a)

The civilization disappeared around the same time the Aryans arrived.

b)

Archeologists have found traces of the settlements in the Ganges River

c)

Skeletons that were found from the cities show signs of sickness

85.
Why was fertile soil so favorable to the development of the Indus Valley civilization?
a)
It prevented attacks from enemies
b)
Brought rain and flooding to water crops
c)
It allowed settlers to plant and harvest crops in one location
86.

Why we know very little about the Indus Valley Civilization?

a)

They did not have a system of writing

b)

It was a very secret society that didn't write down any records

c)

We cannot decipher their script or written language

87.

What religion forms the basis of the caste system?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Judaism

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