WorksheetsQuarter 2 Benchmarks
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is most likely the reason the Ancient Egyptians created a calendar?
To record trade of goods and crops
To track the phases of the moon and constellations
To Document events of significance to the kingdom
To Monitor the flooding of the Nile River
Read the following information and answer the question below
~In the Ancient World, the Egyptians had a reputation for being skilled in medicine~
Which of the following Egyptian achievements would be the best evidence to support the statement above?
Hieroglyphics
Mummification
Irrigation
Geometry
When compared to the Mesopotamians, why were the Egyptians able to make advancements in agriculture techniques and gain a food surplus?
365 day calendar
Only one river to monitor
Flooding was predictable
Creation of hieroglyphs
Which form of writing did the ancient Egyptians Create?
Alphabetic
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Pictographs
The Ancient Egyptians discovered and used many tools that we still used today. Which of the following concepts did they use in the building of their pyramids?
Geometry skills
Mummification
Irrigation
Naming Leaders
What made Amenhotep IV different from other pharaohs?
He worshiped many gods
He changed traditional religious beliefs
He was the son of the previous pharaoh
He believed he was a god
How did King Tutankhamens’s tomb help archaeologists learn about Egypt?
Historians knew exactly what the king liked and disliked
They determined he was too young to be an efficient ruler
Archeologist realized he had less wealth than previous pharaohs
Artifacts from the tomb provided information about pharaohs and views of the afterlife
I came to power after my husband died
I was famous for expanding trade
I was a women who dressed like a king and performed all the religious, and political functions of a pharaoh
Which Egyptian Pharaoh is described in the riddle?
Khufu
Narmer
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Which of the following statements describes a relationship between the Hindu belief in karma and the Caste System?
A person born to a lower caste is unable to escape their position in life
A person who acts morally will escape their caste in this life
A person who acts morally will escape their position in the next life
A person born to a higher caste who does bad things will be forgiven for their immoral choices in this life
Read the passage below and answer the question below:
“There was a separate law for each caste. The Brahman was treated with (mercy) and the Shudra with…severity and cruelty…If a man (killed) a Brahmin, he was punished with death and the (loss) of his property…A fine of a thousand coins was the punishment for (killing) a Kshatriya, that of a hundred for killing a Vaishya, and that of the ten coins only for (killing) a Shura!”
What does the passage show you about justice in India?
Punishment was more severe for the higher castes
Punishment was more severe for the lower castes
Punishment was more severe for crimes against men
Punishment was more severe for crimes against women
Which Hindu Principle is best reflected in this image?
Karma
Reincarnation
Dharma
Ahism
What is the principal goal of those who practice Hinduism?
To live a peaceful life, follow the Eightfold path and the Four Noble Truths, and meditate to achieved Nirvana
To accumulate as much wealth and power as possible, establishing a legacy for yourself to live on forever
To follow one’s dharma and earn good karma in order to enter moksha, becoming one with Brahman
To forsake all worldly connections, practice nonviolence, and leave the world a better place than you found it
Refer to the scenario below:
Jennifer does her best to do good for others. She takes care of her little brother and makes sure to complete all of her responsibilities on time and to her best ability. Jennifer hopes that the good she does will return to her in her next life.
What concept of Hinduism reflects Jennifer’s beliefs and actions?
nirvana
karma
moksha
caste
In addition to the movements of goods, what was the significant contribution of the silk road?
Silk Road allowed Chinese armies to defend the Kingdom
The silk road provided opportunities to test ne building materials
The silk road provided a path through China for invading
The silk road allowed for exchange of scientific and cultural ideas
Which of the following was the MAIN reason the Great Wall was built?
To more easily move troops to far reaching regions of the empire.
To provide jobs for the poor and working-class citizens.
To keep out invaders from the north.
It was nice to visit
Which belief system spread along the silk road from India to China?
Buddhism
Christianity
Daoism
Judaism
What conclusion can be made about travel along the Silk Road?
Travel along the Silk Road was easier at night
Travel along the Silk Road was dangerous
Travel along the Silk Road was safer than by sea
Travel along the Silk Road was often done alone
Read the Passage below and answer the questions
In Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus River valley, and China, the rivers flooded. The Egyptians welcomed the flooding of the Nile and celebrated the flooding season. The Huang He River flooded violently and killed many. The Indus River also floods every year during monsoon season. While people knew when to expect them, the floods could become very dangerous. People knew when the Tigris-Euphrates would flood, and the floods could be deadly.
What conclusion can be reached after reading this passage?
All for civilizations were at risk of floods, but developed technologies to control the floods
All four rivers at the same time of year, but the four civilizations were still occasionally caught off guard by the floods
Although the severity and timing of flooding was different for the four rivers, civilizations valued the rivers enough to stay near them
Although the flooding of the four different rivers sustained the people of each civilization
Which statement BEST describes why the Nile Valley, Fertile Crescent, Indus River Valley, and the Huang Valley Civilizations flourished?
These civilizations flourished because their warm climate was idea for raising families
These civilizations flourished because their climate provided steady rainfall for their crops
These civilizations flourished because their river systems provided easy access for their ships
These civilizations flourished because their river systems provided excellent soil conditions for growing crops
In what ways did the Ganges River differ from other rivers in ancient civilizations?
The Ganges River is believed to be sacred in Hinduism
The Ganges River was not large enough to sustain a sizeable population
The Ganges River often flooded, creating hardships for local settlers
The Ganges River allowed people to develop farming communities
Refer to the statement below
China’s physical geography led to the isolationism as a civilization first began to develop without contact from the outside world
What is the benefit of China’s physical geography?
It allowed for the development of a strong economic system and protection from government
It allowed for the ability to grow crops and develop tools
It allowed for the creation of regional governments
It allowed for the development of a unique culture and protection from their enemies
What geographic feature shown on the map limited the interaction of the Yellow River Valley civilization with the culture of the north?
Great Snowy Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Gobi Desert
According to the chart, which Chinese philosophies helped develop China’s legal and political processes?
Confucianism and legalism
Legalism and Daoism
Legalism and Buddhism
Daoism and Confucianism
Who was the emperor of China?
Wu-ti
Shi Huangdi
Wu
Cheng Ho
Refer to the following statement
The Terracotta Army refers to the thousands of life-sized clay models of soldiers, horses and chariots which were deposited around the grand mausoleum of Shi Huangdi, first emperor of China and founder of the Qin dynasty. The purpose of the army was likely to act as guardian figures for the tomb or to serve their ruler in the next life.
What do the Terracotta Warriors help us to understand about the beliefs held by the Ancient Chinese?
They believed that the emperor was a god on Earth
They believed in preparing for the afterlife
They believed that the Ancient Chinese army should be celebrated for their dominance
They believed that expression through art is critical to the success of the empire
