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WorksheetsBenchmark 2 Review
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
What does BCE stand for?
Before Common Era
Before Chosen Era
Before Christian Era
What does CE stand for?
Christian Era
Common Era
Chosen Era
What does BC stand for?
Before Common
Before Centuries
Before Christ
What does AD stand for?
After Death
After Decades
Anno Domini
What does the word circa (also shown as c. or ca.) mean?
circle
around
chronological order
absolutely
Which designations should NEVER be found on the same timeline? Choose two.
B.C. and A.D.
B.C.E. and A.D.
B.C.E. and C.E.
B.C. and C.E.
historians
farmers
archaeologists
hunter-gatherer
nomad
domesticate
artifact
civilization
They were following animal migration.
They were following the wind.
They were following water sources like rivers.
They were looking for the best place to settle.
Another word for farming is __________.
How did the domestication of plants and animals impact the lives of hunter gatherers?
They continued to be nomadic.
They did not change their way of life.
They settled down and became farmers.
They lived separately far away from others.
How did specialization change communities?
Communities grew larger and had a greater variety of goods.
Job specialization is...
buildings and roads that are built for the community.
to communicate with others using symbols.
focusing on and becoming good at one type of work.
the different ways crops are grown in different areas.
The Neolithic Revolution started when...
people went from food gathering to food producing.
people went from using stone tools to metal.
people went from cave shelters to teepees.
people went from cold weather to warm.
socialization
farming community
hunter-gatherers
When did the first cities develop in Mesopotamia?
between 3000 BC and 4000 BC
to protect inhabitants of the city-state from attack
to improve and expand trade
a belief in many gods
Which statement best explains how social classes developed in ancient Mesopotamia? (GLE 6.6.1)
Job specialization allowed the government to set up a large organization to manage its population and territory.
Increased food production made it possible for people to specialize in different tasks, which created different levels of wealth.
the Phoenician
People settled where crops could grow. The population grew. Villages and cities formed.
Which sequence of events shows how Mesopotamia developed?
Criminals are punished by the people they have wronged
Increased food production made it possible for people to specialize in different tasks, which created different levels of wealth.
Job specialization allowed the government to set up a large organization to manage its population and territory.
People settled where crops could grow. The population grew. Villages and cities formed.
The Nile flows
north to south
east to west
south to north
to east
What river runs through Egypt?
Mississippi River
Nubian River
Nile River
Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following are ways people use water?
to drink
to water crops
to bathe and wash
ALL of the above
what is the name of the part of the Nile that empties into the Mediterranean Sea?
Nile River Delta
Upper Egypt
Lower Egypt
Kush
Egypt is located on what continent?
North America
Africa
Asia
Europe
What innovation helped Egyptians know when to irrigate and when to prepare for floods?
plow
chariot
calendar
sail boat
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
Why are the social classes of ancient Egypt described by the shape of a pyramid?
Triangle represented the 3 season
Most people at bottom, fewest people at the top
Scientists like pyramids
Pharaohs had pyramids built
Who built the giant temples and the pyramids for the pharaohs?
Scribes
Government Officials
Peasant farmers during flood season
Priests
How did the Nile River NOT HELP Egyptians?(check 2)
Floods damaged crops
Floods left behind silt
Floods killed people
Floods provided water for irrigation
Mesopotamians used cuneiform to write, what did Egyptians use?
hieroglyphics
english
greek
spanish
What allowed archaeologists to decode the ancient hieroglyphs by comparing them to Greek?
Silk Road
Code of Hammurabi
King Tut's Tomb
Rosetta Stone
What invention did Egyptians create using papyrus
fireworks
wheel
paper
silk
Who was the religious and political leader of Egypt?
Pharaoh
Temple Priest
Scribes
Vizier
Why did Egyptians build pyramids?
They loved triangles and pizza
They buried their Pharaohs and Queens in the pyramids
Pyramids were easy to build
To copy Mesopotamian Ziggurats
Ramses II
How was Egypt protected from invasion?
The delta to the east, cataracts to the west, and the deserts to the north and south.
The delta to the north, cataracts to the south and the deserts to the east and west.
They had a strong army.
The delta to the south, cataracts to the north, and the deserts to the east and west.
In what way was Mesopotamia and Egypt the same?
both civilizations were built next to two rivers
both had major river(s) that provided silt/ fertile soil for farming
both civilizations had the same types of government and the same gods
both governments continued with dynasties and buried their leaders in pyramids
Imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion
obelisk
sphinx
cataract
papyrus
Why is King Tut one of Egypt's most well-known pharaohs?
Amazing artifacts were discovered in Tut's tomb.
Tut lived and ruled for almost 90 years.
Tut was the first woman to become pharaoh.
Tut helped Egyptians learn about faraway lands.
TRUE OR FALSE: The relationship between the Nubians and Egyptians was always peaceful because they were trade partners.
True
False
What is cultural diffusion?
the spread of the beliefs and social activities of one culture to another
changing your culture to be more like someone else's
getting rid of your culture because you like someone else's better
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Kush civilization?
1
2
3
4
After breaking away from Egyptian rule, Kush eventually
gave up all Egyptian customs.
refused to trade with Egypt.
signed a peace treaty with Egypt.
conquered Egypt.
As a result of being conquered by Egypt, Nubians
accepted many Egyptian beliefs and customs.
gave up their previous way of life.
refused to accept any Egyptian beliefs or customs.
stopped worshiping their old gods.
What deal did Abraham make with God?
To worship only one God
To lead his family to promise land
To stop following polytheistic religions
All of the above
Which statement is true?
The Israelites conquered Egypt
The Israelites were conquered by Egypt
The Israelites conquered Mesopotamia
The Israelites were conquered by Mesopotamian empires
Which of the following is an important contribution of King David to the history of the Israelite people?
Established Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
built a beautiful temple
invaded Judah with his army
built a magnificent palace
SELECT ALL the names used for the people who had the first monotheistic religion?
Israelites
Monotheists
Jews
Hebrews
What does prophet mean?
Prophet means a person chosen by Moses to share God's words.
Prophet means a person chosen by the Pharaoh to share God's words.
Prophet means a person chosen by God to share God's words.
What were the Israelites considered in Egypt?
They were considered holy people.
They were considered slaves.
They were considered Egyptians.
What is the Torah?
The belief in one God.
The first five books of Jewish Bible, which include the 10 Commandments.
A religion with a belief in one god. It originated or started with Abraham and it's the religion of the Jews.
I was the first King of Israel.
Abraham
Moses
Saul
David
First discovered site in Indus Valley civilization
Harappa
Mohenjodaro
Kalibangan
Lothal
What were the residential houses of Indus people made of?
Mud
Stone
Copper
Baked bricks
Which of the following are the main sources of knowledge about Indus Valley Civilization ?
Inscriptions .
Archaeological excavations
Coins
Palm and barch leaf manuscripts
The main characteristic of the Indus Valley Civilization was
Town planning
Well laid out roads
Houses
Bricks
Each level of the Caste System is called a...
Caste
Class
Varna
Veda
Your Varna is determined by...
The place where you are born
The Varna of the parents you are born to
The need for certain kinds of jobs
The time of year you are born
Which varna was given the lowest/dirtiest jobs?
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Dalits
Kshatriyas
Shudras
Which varna was the workers and laborers?
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Dalits
Kshatriyas
Shudras
Which varna was the religious and intellectual leaders?
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Dalits
Kshatriyas
Shudras
Which varna was the merchants, landowners, and businessmen?
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Dalits
Kshatriyas
Shudras
Which varna was the soldiers and political leaders?
Brahmins
Vaisyas
Dalits
Kshatriyas
Shudras
Siddhartha was inspired to leave his royal life and search for enlightenment when he saw
happiness.
suffering.
greed.
wealth.
Siddhartha meditated about the way to reach true happiness and peace, also called
alms.
nirvana.
the Four Noble Truths.
Buddhism.
Buddhism sacred texts
Qur'an
Tripitaka
Bible
Torah
Vedas
Which of the following were Indian achievements? Check all that apply.
Concept of zero
Algebra
Wood Block Printing
Arabic Numbers
