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Worksheets9th Sem 1 exam review
Total questions: 155
Worksheet time: 3hrs 35mins
things left behind by early people
carbon dating
artifacts
maize
migration
nomads
people who move from place to place
carbon dating
artifacts
maize
migration
nomads
movement of a group of people
carbon dating
artifacts
maize
migration
nomads
an early form of corn
carbon dating
artifacts
maize
migration
nomads
way to date artifacts
carbon dating
artifacts
maize
migration
nomads
Where do archaeologists believe early Americans came from?
Atlantis
Asia
Mexico
England
The Ice Age provided access to the Americas through the
Bering Strait.
Atlantic Ocean.
Beringia land bridge.
Alaskan land bridge.
What did early Americans need in order to begin to form communities?
dependable food supply
clay to build homes
money to buy things
ways of protecting themselves
Farming allowed people to spend more time
hunting.
improving their lives.
traveling greater distances.
visiting neighboring tribes.
Why did early humans cross a land bridge from Asia to the Americas?
They wanted to find a better climate.
They were migrating to follow and hunt animals for food.
They were trying to find a new view.
They were exploring to discover gold.
a culture or society
artifact
civilization
tradition
class
special things or ideas passed on to generations
artifact
civilization
tradition
class
another word for farming
agriculture
archeology
adapt
artifact
A person who moves in search of food
migrate
nomad
artifact
theory
The study of ancient people using the things they left behind
history
archeology
agriculture
nomadology
What does "Nomad" mean?
Someone with a permanent shelter
Someone living in a village
Someone who never moves from where they were born
Someone who moves from place to place
This means the beliefs and ways of life of people.
Society
Culture
Snorkeling
Government
What is another term for the Old Stone Age?
Neolithic Age
New Stone Age
Rock Age
Paleolithic Age
Why did people move around during the Paleolithic Age?
They moved around to stay warm
They moved around to find food
They moved around to find their friends
They moved around to stay in shape
One of the most important things created during the Paleolithic Age was:
Religion
Language
Farming
Art
Which of the following terms describes the lifestyle of early humans moving from place to place looking for food?
Sedentary
Nomadic
Neolithic
Domestic
Where did the earliest complex human civilization begin because it had the best plants and animals?
the island of Britain
the Rocky Mountains
the Fertile Crescent
the Sahara Desert
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 was a key feature of early civilizations?
Job Specialization
Hunting and Gathering
No Religion
Prisons
Which of the following refers to a religion with many gods?
polytheistic
monotheistic
monochromatic
polydactic
Which King developed an early code of laws that was put up throughout his Empire?
James
Lebron
Hammurabi
Alexander
What was the name for an Egyptian ruler?
emperor
czar
phalange
pharaoh
Which civilization was known for making pyramids and using mummification?
China
India
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Which of the following civilizations was characterized by the Caste System?
Greece
India
China
Mesopotamia
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
Which civilization focused on ancestor worship?
Greece
Mesopotamia
China
India
Which civilization was made up of City-States?
Greece
China
India
Persia
Which of the following was adopted as the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
What was the key factor that allowed humans to begin living in one place for a long period of time?
domestication of plants and animals
discovery of fire
discovering electricity
developing a system of writing
Which of the following terms describes a group of territories ruled by one person?
ziggurat
cuneiform
empire
paleolithic
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to -
grow food and domesticate animals
trade with others in the same river valley
fight wars using metal weapons
make stone temples for religious ceremonies
Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?
All men were equal under the law.
Fines were preferable to corporal punishment.
Divisions existed between social classes.
Violence was always punished with violence.
Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?
belief in a single just and all-powerful God
praying five times a day
following the Eightfold path
worshipping many gods
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
Which TWO rivers of the following were a part of Ancient Mesopotamia?
Tigris
Euphrates
Nile
Indus
The image is considered a -
Primary Source
Secondary Source
How did people from the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia) adapt to their environment?
By using irrigation methods to help against the dry climate.
Hunting and gathering when the rivers dried up.
Trading heavily with the Yellow River Valley during times of drought.
By using the papyrus plant to create an early form of paper.
Which was the first dynasty to take power in China?
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
Who was the famous Chinese philosopher who emphasized ethics and moral values?
Emperor Wudi
Confucius
Liu Bang
Huangdi
How did the Nile River benefit Egyptians? (select all that apply)
fresh drinking water
floods destroyed homes and crops
floods provided silt
papyrus grew near the river
a waterway for transportation
How did Egyptians get water to their crops?
Plow
Chariot
Wagon
Irrigation
Egypt is surrounded by desert, what is a benefit of this?
The temperature is warm
The sand is soft
Protection
Easy to navigate
What type of government did ancient Egypt have?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Ancient Egypt was isolated because of its ___________.
economy
geography
religion
government
What river did people in ancient India settle along?
Tigris
Nile
Indus
Euphrates
What religion forms the basis of the caste system?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Who founded the belief system of Confucianism?
Lao Tzu
Winnie the Pooh
Confucius
Qin Dynasty
Confucius believed in ______________ key relationships.
5
4
3
not having
Confucianists believed the government should be __________________ and ___________________.
harsh, strict
respectable, fair
nonexistent, weak
big, loud
Confucianism and Daoism emerged during the ______________ Period in ancient China.
Peace and Harmony
Important Art
Warring States
Mao Zedong
Confucianists believed that the government should _________________ criminals.
punish
help
kill
feed
Confucianists believed that elders should serve as _______________________ for younger people.
bosses
slaves
role models
chefs
When we examined the key relationships of Confucianism in class, we noticed that ________________ were missing from the list.
children
women
pets
rulers
Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?
Confucius
Lao Tzu
Sun Tzu
Mao Zedong
Daoists believe the government should _________________________ in peoples' lives.
bring harmony
make changes
be important
not interfere
Daoists emphasized the importance of ____________ and ___________.
peace, harmony
punishment, strictness
rules, restrictions
kings, queens
There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.
balance
zen
meditation
yoga
Daoists believe in 5 key relationships.
True
False
Confucianists believe in the importance of nature.
True
False
Who founder of Buddhism?
Jesus
God
Siddhartha Gautama
Moses
Hinduism: Holy Book
Vedas
Bible
Old Testament
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
to reach a state of blissful peace without desire or suffering (nirvana)
to reach heaven
to be reincarnated into the Dali Lama
to be reach the highest caste
What is the Eight-Fold Path in Buddhism?
four noble truths
the steps Buddhist take to reach
nirvana or enlightenment
religious holiday
paths to the temple
What does Buddha mean?
Suffering
Life of Moderation
Enlightened One
An awakening to the truth
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Four Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Five Noble Truths
Chinese and Indian traders exchanged goods, ideas, and beliefs along the Silk Road. Which belief system was spread to China by Indian merchants?
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism and Buddhism are different religions. In what way are they similar?
Both religions believe in reincarnation
Both religions recognize the importance of dharma
Both religions have to do with the concept of moksha.
Both religions use the Vedas.
Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?
Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him
Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet
On the final day, Allah will judge all people
Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah
What is essential to Islam?
The 5 pillars
The 4 noble truths
The 3 Desk tops
Ten Commandments
-Faith
-Prayer
-Charity
-Fasting
-Pilgrimage
What is being described?
Eightfold Path
Five Pillars of Islam
Four Nobel Truths
Ten Commandments
The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?
They are located in different areas of Saudi Arabia
They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died
The Shia follow the 5 Pillars of Islam, while the Sunni do not
The Sunni honor the holy month of Ramadan, while the Shia do not
In what area did Muslim scholars make advancements?
algebra
aqueducts
alphabets
anatomy
What is the holy text of Islam that is written in Arabic?
Qur'an (Koran)
Bible
Torah
Vedas
Select all of the monotheistic religions below.
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
How is the Qur'an similar to the Bible and the Torah?
It describes guidelines for moral behavior of its followers
It states that Islam is the only true monotheistic religion
It prohibits the sale and ownership of slaves in Arabia
It describes the life and achievements of Muhammad
What is the holy month of Islam called?
Qur'an
Ramadan
Hajj
Zakat
What is another word to describe the hajj?
The pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca
The pilgrimage to Mesopotamia
Buddhist beliefs
How are the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments similar?
Both support the belief of reincarnation
Both provide a guide to moral and ethical behavior
Both encouraged the worship of many gods
Both promoted the ownership of slaves
Which of the following was a major contribution of Islamic culture to western civilization?
development of the first writing system
creation of the first monotheistic relgion
created representative democratic government
advancement of mathematics and science
