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Ancient World History Marathon

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In an Ancient Egyptian social class pyramid, the pharaoh.........
a)
had total power and was looked upon as a deity
b)
shared power with the priest
c)
made decisions with the merchants
d)
had to pass laws through the government first
2.

In the mummification process, why did Egyptians weigh the heart after it was removed from the body?

a)

it determined their fate in the afterlife

b)

it explained the height and weight of the person

c)

it revealed whether the person was a slave or a priest

d)

the heavier the heart the more it cost the traders

3.
Why did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?
a)
to display Egypt as a world power
b)
to provide a place for dead pharaohs to enter the afterlife
c)
to have a royal palace in the king's honor
d)
to have a place of study for the priests
4.
Why was the flooding of the Nile River important to Ancient Egyptians?
a)
it protected from invaders
b)
it allowed easier travel from the land to the sea
c)
it helped to fertilize the farmland
d)
it helped Egyptian soldiers to become better sailors
5.
Why was the 365 day calendar important to the Egyptian?
a)
in order to measure the full moon cycle
b)
it helped to plan for annual floods
c)
to secure more daylight
d)
it helped to improve comprehension in hieroglyphics
6.
A shaduf was a device in Ancient Egypt consisting of a bucket attached to a long rod and a weight at the other end used for lifting water. The device helped the Egyptians with what?
a)
sailing
b)
irrigation
c)
architecture
d)
plowing
7.

What letter represents the Red Sea?

a)

C

b)

H

c)

F

d)

E

8.
Who was the Babylonian King who created the earliest known collection/ code of laws?
a)
Sargon
b)
Hammurabi
c)
Eannatum
d)
Nebuchadnezzar
9.
Why was Mesopotamia such a good area for growing crops?
a)
The land was covered with heavy vegetation
b)
the rivers flooded, making it easier for planters to pull out weeds that might harm crops
c)
the area did not have any agricultural pests
d)
the rivers flooded and deposited rich soil (silt)
10.
What is first needed for the development of a civilization?
a)
architectural knowledge
b)
food production
c)
military power
d)
mineral resources
11.
What tool (made with metal) did the Sumerians invent that aided farmers?
a)
irrigation pipes
b)
lighter wagons
c)
strong plows
d)
farm fences
12.
The Code of Hammurabi was carved into stone and placed around Babylon to...
a)
allow people to comment and change unjust laws.
b)
help visitors understand their customs.
c)
make sure everyone could see and follow the same laws.
d)
show his power for punishment over his people.
13.
What result did agricultural surplus have?
a)
decline in wealth
b)
growth in population
c)
equality of social class
d)
reduction in trade
14.

What does A.D. stand for?

a)

In the year of our Lord

b)

After the destiny of the Big Era

c)

After the death of the Stone Age

d)

The reign of the New Age

15.

Which of the following was NOT a use of the discovery of fire?

a)

cooking

b)

scare off large animals

c)

melting stones for tools

d)

to keep warm in colder climates

16.

Which idea from Hammurabi's Code describes the concept of "innocent until proven guilty"?

a)

forces of nature such as the sun and the sky

b)

A man who says another had done wrong must be able to show that what he says is true

c)

Increased food production made it possible for people to specialize in different tasks, which created different levels of wealth.

d)

Criminals are punished by the people they have wronged

17.

Circa or c. can be defined as what?

a)

about or close to

b)

50 years later

c)

after B.C.

d)

100 years before

18.
What did King David do?
a)
split Israel into 2 kingdoms
b)
built the Second Temple
c)
defeated the Philistines and made Jerusalem the capital
d)
led the Hebrews out of Egypt
19.
King who built a great temple to God in Jerusalem
a)
Judah
b)
Solomon
c)
Diapsora
d)
Canaan
20.
For many years the Hebrews wandered through the desert trying to return to the Promised Land. During their journey they reached Mount Sinai. On that mountain what did God give Moses? 
a)
a large army
b)
the ten commandments
c)
precious gold
d)
the old and new testament
21.
After some Hebrews migrated to Egypt, they became wealthy and prosperous. The pharaoh became threatened and made the Hebrews......
a)
soldiers
b)
scribes
c)
shepherds
d)
slaves
22.

The world's first writing system created by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia was called what?

a)

sanskrit

b)

cuneiform

c)

hieroglyphics

d)

phoenician

23.
Where did all of these civilizations develop?
● Mesopotamia
● Egypt
● India
a)
in river valleys
b)
in the mountian range
c)
in the coastal region 
d)
in the rain forest region
24.

What is the name of the seasonal winds that cause the wet and dry seasons in India?

a)

typhoons

b)

tsunamis

c)

monsoons

d)

hurricanes

25.

This area is known as:

a)

Ganges River Valley

b)

Pakistan River Valley

c)

Amazon River Valley

d)

Indus River Valley

26.
Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called ______________________.
a)
a subcontinent
b)
a mini continent 
c)
a megacontinent
d)
a special continent
27.

Sacred books that recorded Aryan hymns, stories, poems and prayers are called . . .

a)

Stupas

b)

Guru

c)

Buddha

d)

Vedas

28.

Harappa was an Ancient Indian civilization that had a(n) ____________________. 

a)

railroad

b)

sanitation and sewage system

c)
elementary school
d)
swimming pool
29.

Ancient Indian cities such as Mohenjo-Daro were well planned using a.............

a)

grid system for roads

b)

tunnel for travel

c)

hanging garden for tourism

d)

bull dozer for construction

30.
All of the following were Indian achievements EXCEPT ?
a)
Concept of zero
b)
Metallurgy
c)
Wood Block Printing
31.

Sacred books that recorded Aryan hymns, stories, poems and prayers are called . . .

a)

Stupas

b)

Guru

c)

Buddha

d)

Vedas

32.

The name of the term that India's society was divided into?

a)

Ruling System

b)
Caste System
c)

Belief System

d)

Trade System

33.

Which river is considered sacred in Hinduism?

a)

the Nile

b)

the Tigris

c)

the Ganges

d)

the Indus

34.

What was ancient Egypt's major export of trade with Nubia/Kush?

a)

grain

b)

aluminum

c)

silk

d)

hardwood

35.

Which elevated geographical feature provided resources and was a natural barrier for Mesopotamia towards the northeast?

a)

Nile River

b)

Tibetan Plateau

c)

Zagros Mountains

d)

Bay of Bengal

36.

A varna in the caste system of Ancient India is a division of a particular

a)

ethnic group

b)

tribal clan

c)

social class

d)

religious assembly

37.

According to the religion of the Sumerians in Mesopotamia, it was believed that......

a)

the gods ordered to stop all trade

b)

certain gods influenced different parts of daily life

c)

the gods always provided safety from invaders

38.

What happened to the Jewish people exiled in Babylon after the Persian Empire took over the region?

a)

Many went back to their homeland of Jerusalem

b)

They wanted to remain slaves

c)

They had to give up their religion

39.

Abraham was told by God to go to the Promised Land called.........

a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia
c)
Asia Minor
d)
Canaan
40.

A city-state or country that controls other foreign territories is called a...........

a)

dynasty

b)

region

c)

empire

d)

continent

41.

King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquered the city of Jerusalem. Afterwards, what happened to the Jews?

a)

They were held captive by Babylon.

b)

They achieved greatness in the field of technology.

c)

They ordered that all people practice Judaism.

42.
This picture is an example of Greek architecture of which type of column?
a)
Greek
b)
Corinthian
c)
Doric
d)
Ionic
43.
This picture is an example of what type of Greek architecture.
a)
Doric
b)
Ionic
c)
Corinthian
d)
Marble
44.
What type of column is this?
a)
Doric
b)
Ionic
c)
Corinthian
d)
Pretty
45.

The most famous Greek temple is called:

a)

The Parthenon

b)

The Acropolis

c)

The Temple of Athena

d)

The Temple of Zeus

46.

Greek classical style is best known for its:

a)

Columns

b)

Colors

c)

Height

d)

Strength

47.

Central hill that held a fort and temples in a polis

a)

agora

b)

acropolis

c)

Krumpet

d)

Parthenon

48.
The Olympics were held to honor what Greek god?
a)
Apollo
b)
Zeus
c)
Poseidon
49.
What was Athens known for?
a)
only physical education
b)
allowing their women to throw javelins
c)
the study of a variety of subjects in education
d)
a type of government called an oligarchy
50.
What was the last form of government that Ancient Athens had in its history?
a)
Democracy
b)
Tyranny
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Aristocracy
51.
What was Sparta MOST known for?
a)
mathematics and architecture
b)
allowing women the same rights as men
c)
a strong and disciplined army
d)
a democratic government
52.
The Greek city-states fought against each other in the Peloponnesian War.  What was a major effect of the war?
a)
Sparta was able to conquer Thebes.
b)
Macedonia was able to conquer Greece.
c)
Athens was able to enter a golden age.
d)
Thebes 
53.
Alexander built cities with these features: an agora, a temple, a theater, and a university.  Why did he design cities this way?
a)
Because he enjoyed watching people buy and sell their goods.
b)
Because he wanted the cities to be like Greek cities.
c)
Because he believed people needed a public place to pray.
d)
Because he thought it would encourage people to attend plays.
54.
What 2 city-states fought in the Peloponnesian War?
a)
Persia vs. Greece
b)
Athens vs. Sparta
c)
Egypt vs. Sparta
d)
Greece vs. Sparta
55.

Who LOST the Peloponnesian War?

a)

Sparta

b)

Delos

c)

Persia

d)

Athens

56.
Which philosopher wanted people to question their own beliefs?
a)
Plato
b)
Socrates
c)
Aristotle
57.
Which philosopher created a school called the Academy?
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato 
c)
Aristotle
58.
Which philosopher made great advances in the field of logic?
a)
Socrates
b)
Plato
c)
Aristotle
59.
Why did the first Persian War start?
a)
Persia wanted to punish Athens for interfering in the Ionian Revolt.
b)
Sparta and Athens were competing to be the best city-state .
c)
Persia wanted revenge for their defeat at Marathon.
d)
Sparta and Athens both wanted to defeat Persia.
60.

Who won the Persian War?

a)

Persia

b)

Greece

c)

Both; they tied

d)

Neither

61.
The Mediterranean Sea is represented by what letter?
a)
G
b)
J
c)
E
d)
C
62.
The peninsula of Greece known as Peloponnesus is represented by what letter?
a)
B
b)
H
c)
J
d)
I
63.
The geographic features of Greece consist of the following EXCEPT......
a)
many islands
b)
peninsulas
c)
mountainous; rocky terrain
d)
lots of flat fertile land
64.
A phalanx is
a)
a formation of heavily armed foot soldiers
b)
a list of political duties
c)
a series of religious temples
d)
a succession of wars
65.
Hatshepsut is well known in world history primarily because of being the.........
a)
oldest pharaoh
b)
 first female pharaoh
c)
the first to use iron weapons
d)
the last of the most powerful pharaohs
66.
One of the ways that the U.S. government has been influenced by the Roman Republic is............
a)
dictatorship
b)
 a monarchy
c)
the separation of powers
d)
popular sovereignty
67.
The end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire was after the death of what ruler?
a)
Marcus Antonius
b)
Marc Antony
c)
Caesar Augustus
d)
Julius Caesar
68.
What was an example of Pax Romana?
a)
The empire discovered many scientific advances.
b)
The Roman Empire doubled the size of its territory.
c)
The Roman Empire did not suffer any major wars.
d)
The Roman Empire became a more democratic government.
69.
Octavius, renamed Caesar Augustus became emperor and kept control of all politics and the military. His long and peaceful reign had several accomplishments that included...........
a)
making military service voluntary for men and women ages 18 and 40
b)
expanding the empire and extending trade routes to India and China
c)
setting up special courts for Roman slaves to regain their freedom
d)
making Christianity an official religion of the Roman Empire
70.
Rome is situated along which river?
a)
Tiber
b)
Rubicon
c)
Adige
d)
Po
71.

________are 2 officials elected by the senators and are the most powerful magistrates.

a)

Consuls

b)

Senate

c)

Tribunes

d)

Dictators

72.
This group was part of the lower or middle class. Common people.
a)
Patricians
b)
Plebeians
c)
Slaves
d)
Priests
73.
Composed of 300 men that advised consuls and dictated political appointments.
a)
Consuls
b)
Senate
c)
Tribunes
d)
Tribal Assembly
74.

We were posted in the Forum for all to see, the recorded laws of Rome

a)

The Ten Commandments

b)

Hammurabi's Code

c)

The Ten Virtues

d)

The Twelve Tables

75.

Which statement best describes Julius Caesar?

a)

popular with the Senate but hated by the people

b)

popular with the people but hated by the Senate

c)

popular with the people but hated by his soldiers

d)

hated by the Roman Republic

76.

What happened on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.?

a)

Caesar declared himself a dictator?

b)

Caesar was married to Cleopatra

c)

Caesar was murdered by a group of senators

d)

The Roman Republic was transformed immediately into an empire

77.

What area of land does Caesar conquer, making him famous enough to become Dictator?

a)

Spain

b)

Gaul

c)

Germany

d)

Mesopotamia

78.

When Caesar comes back to Rome after defeating Pompey, what title does he give himself?

a)

Augustus

b)

Caesar

c)

Dictator for Life

d)

King

79.

Rome is situated on the Tiber River, which empties into which sea?

a)

Mediterranean

b)

Tyrrhenian

c)

Adriatic

d)

Ionian

80.

Rome is located in Italy. Where is Italy located?

a)

Northern Africa

b)

Eastern Asia

c)

Western South America

d)

Southern Europe

81.
What mountains are just north of the Italian Peninsula?
a)
Apennines Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Alps Mountains
82.

Why did the early Romans settle in the area of southern Europe?

a)

hills provided protection

b)

fertile soil by the Tiber River

c)

a nearby sea made trade and travel easier

d)

all three answers

83.

What sea is to the south of the Italian Peninsula?

a)

Tyrrehnian Sea

b)

Adriatic Sea

c)

Aegean Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

84.

Many cities in Italy were built on hills for defense. Therefore, Italy's capital city of Rome was built on...............

a)

twelve hills

b)

seven hills

c)

nine hills

d)

five hills

85.

Which geographic feature does Italy and Greece NOT have in common?

a)

a peninsula

b)

major rivers

c)

mountains

d)

islands

86.

Who was the first Roman emperor?

a)

Tiberius

b)

Julius Caesar

c)

Augustus

d)

Titus

87.
What type of government did Rome have, after they threw out their king?
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Republic
88.

What was the Pax Romana?

a)

A series of aqueducts bring water to Rome

b)

A phrase meaning, "All roads lead to Rome."

c)

An illness that spread throughout Rome

d)

A period of peace during the Roman Empire.

89.

Who was the most powerful Roman god?

a)

Jupiter

b)

Saturn

c)

Neptune

d)

Pluto

90.

Who was the Roman god of war?

a)

Mars

b)

Pluto

c)

Venus

d)

Jupiter

91.

Who was the Roman goddess of love?

a)

Venus

b)

Jupiter

c)

Pluto

d)

Ceres

92.

Where did the Roman gods live?

a)

The Roman Forum

b)

The Seven Hills

c)

Mt. Olympus

d)

Mt. Vesuvius

93.
Which number on the map represents the Gobi Desert?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
8
94.
Which number on the map represents the Himalayas?
a)
6
b)
9
c)
8
d)
1
95.

What are two things that contributed to the recorded history of the Ancient Egyptians?

a)

cuneiform and clay tablets

b)

sculpture and painting

c)

hieroglyphics and papyrus

d)

statues and mummies

96.

What letter represents the Nile Delta?

a)

K

b)

C

c)

A

d)

B

97.

Which of the following was NOT an effect caused by the Agricultural Revolution?

a)

people farmed for greater food supply

b)

people began to hunt as well as gather their own food

c)

people domesticated animals for use

d)

people built permanent shelters

98.

Which is ONE of the main elements in the creation of a civilization?

a)

the use of stone tools and weapons

b)

the important use of tents

c)

the establishment of cities

d)

migrating around to find food

99.

Why did hunter-gatherers eventually take part in the Agricultural Revolution?

a)

food was scarce

b)

to help the soldiers

c)

to trade natural resources

d)

to lower the population

100.

The Agricultural Revolution was a major change of......

a)

hunting and gathering to farming

b)

declining large empires

c)

migration from the Americas to Asia

d)

nomadic hunting technology

101.

Who was the leader that created the first empire?

a)

Sargon

b)

Hammurabi

c)

Nebuchadnezzar

d)

Cyrus the Great

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