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WorksheetsSS Final Exam Review Packet
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 48mins
The Stone Age is:
a period when humans used stone tools
a time when dinosaurs lived
the era of the Roman Empire
the age of industrialization
Mesopotamia was located in:
South America
Northern Europe
The Middle East
East Asia
Ancient Egypt is important in world history because:
It developed one of the earliest writing systems and monumental architecture.
It was the first country to use gunpowder.
It was the birthplace of democracy.
It was the last ancient civilization to fall.
Ancient Greece is known for:
Modern technology
Democracy and philosophy
Space exploration
Industrial revolution
The Roman Empire was:
A medieval kingdom in Asia
An ancient civilization centered around Rome
A modern European country
A prehistoric tribe in Africa
Define the word 'Acropolis' using the textbook.
A fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.
A marketplace in ancient Rome.
A type of Greek column.
A religious festival in Athens.
Define the word 'Agora' using the textbook.
A public open space used for assemblies and markets in ancient Greece.
A type of ancient Greek pottery.
A religious festival in ancient Greece.
A form of government in ancient Greece.
Define the word 'Artifact' using the textbook.
An object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest.
A natural formation found in the earth's crust.
A type of plant used for medicinal purposes.
A weather phenomenon caused by atmospheric pressure.
Define the word 'Barter' using the textbook.
Exchange goods or services without using money.
A system of government based on monarchy.
A method of saving money in banks.
A process of making laws for a country.
Define the term 'Caste system' using the textbook.
A class structure determined by birth, especially in India.
A system of government based on democracy.
A method of organizing people by their favorite foods.
A process for electing leaders in a community.
Define the word 'City-state' using the textbook.
A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
A large country with many cities and towns.
A rural area governed by a single leader.
A group of villages forming a single community.
Define the word 'Cuneiform' using the textbook.
A system of writing with wedge-shaped symbols, used in ancient Mesopotamia.
An ancient form of pottery found in Greece.
A type of early agricultural tool.
A ceremonial headdress worn by Egyptian pharaohs.
Define the word 'Delta' using the textbook.
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.
A mountain formed by volcanic activity.
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.
A deep valley with steep sides formed by a river.
Define the word 'Domestication' using the textbook.
The process of taming animals or cultivating plants for human use.
The migration of animals from one place to another.
The extinction of wild species due to climate change.
The process of building shelters for wild animals.
Define the word 'Emperor' using the textbook.
The ruler of an empire.
A person who writes books.
A soldier in the army.
A merchant who trades goods.
Define the word 'Fertile' using the textbook.
Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
Unable to support any plant life.
Covered entirely by water.
Made only of rocks and sand.
Define the word 'Hellenistic' using the textbook.
Relating to Greek history, language, and culture after the death of Alexander the Great.
A style of Roman architecture developed in the 2nd century BCE.
A period of Egyptian rule under the Pharaohs.
A term used for the early Christian communities in Greece.
Define the word 'Hierarchy' using the textbook.
A system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
A process of sharing resources equally among all members.
A method of organizing information alphabetically.
A type of government where all citizens have equal power.
Define the term 'Hunter-gatherer' using the textbook.
A member of a nomadic people who live chiefly by hunting, fishing, and harvesting wild food.
A person who cultivates crops and raises animals for food.
A ruler of an ancient civilization.
A merchant who trades goods across regions.
Define the term: Karma.
Karma is the concept that a person's actions in this and previous states of existence determine their fate in future existences.
Karma is a type of traditional Indian dance.
Karma is a festival celebrated in spring.
Karma is a sacred river in India.
Define the term: Monotheism.
Monotheism is the belief in the existence of only one god.
Monotheism is the belief in many gods.
Monotheism is the worship of nature spirits.
Monotheism is the rejection of all religious beliefs.
Define the term: Nirvana.
Nirvana is a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth.
Nirvana is a festival celebrated to mark the beginning of spring in India.
Nirvana is a traditional form of Indian classical music.
Nirvana is a sacred river mentioned in ancient Indian texts.
Define the term: Nomad.
A nomad is a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
A nomad is a person who always lives in one place and never travels.
A nomad is a person who only travels by sea and never by land.
A nomad is a person who builds permanent cities in the desert.
Define the term: Pantheon.
A pantheon is all the gods of a people or religion collectively.
A pantheon is a type of ancient temple.
A pantheon is a sacred text of a religion.
A pantheon is a festival celebrated by a community.
Define the term: Papyrus.
Papyrus is a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used in sheets for writing or painting on.
Papyrus is a type of ancient Egyptian jewelry made from gold and precious stones.
Papyrus is a ceremonial dance performed during Egyptian festivals.
Papyrus is a traditional Egyptian dish made from grains and vegetables.
Define the term: Patriarch.
A patriarch is the male head of a family or tribe.
A patriarch is a type of ancient building.
A patriarch is a traditional festival.
A patriarch is a form of government.
Define the term: Peasant.
A peasant is a poor farmer of low social status who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation.
A peasant is a wealthy landowner who manages large estates.
A peasant is a city official responsible for law enforcement.
A peasant is a skilled artisan who creates luxury goods.
Define the term: Pharaoh.
A pharaoh is a ruler in ancient Egypt.
A pharaoh is a type of ancient Egyptian building.
A pharaoh is a river in Egypt.
A pharaoh is a festival celebrated in Egypt.
Define the term: Polytheism.
Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one god.
Polytheism is the belief that there is no god.
Polytheism is the belief in a single, all-powerful god.
Polytheism is the worship of nature spirits only.
Define the term: Plebeian.
A plebeian is a commoner in ancient Rome.
A plebeian is a Roman emperor.
A plebeian is a type of Roman soldier.
A plebeian is a Roman god.
Define the term: Reincarnation.
Reincarnation is the rebirth of a soul in a new body.
Reincarnation is the process of aging in the same body.
Reincarnation is the act of remembering past events.
Reincarnation is the transformation of matter into energy.
Define the term: Representative Democracy.
Representative democracy is a type of democracy in which elected officials represent a group of people.
Representative democracy is a system where laws are made directly by the people without any intermediaries.
Representative democracy is a form of government where a monarch holds all the power.
Representative democracy is a system where only one political party is allowed to exist.
Define the term: Ritual.
A ritual is a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
A ritual is a type of musical instrument used in celebrations.
A ritual is a form of government where leaders are chosen by lottery.
A ritual is a scientific experiment conducted in a laboratory.
Provide the definition of 'Scribe'.
A person who writes or copies documents, especially in ancient times.
A person who builds houses.
A person who cooks food in a restaurant.
A person who drives a vehicle for a living.
Silt: ____________________________
Fine soil or sediment carried by water and deposited as a layer on the ground or in a riverbed.
A type of volcanic rock formed from cooled lava.
A mineral commonly found in igneous rocks.
A layer of decomposed plant material found in forests.
Social class: ____________________________
A group of people in a society who have the same economic, social, or educational status.
A set of rules that govern a society's behavior.
A type of government based on hereditary rule.
A process of industrial development in a countryvoz
Surplus: ____________________________
An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess.
A shortage of resources needed to meet requirements.
A type of financial loss in a business.
A mandatory payment made to the government礁
Synagogue: ____________________________
A building where Jewish people gather for religious worship and instruction.
A place where Muslims go for pilgrimage.
A temple dedicated to Hindu gods.
A church where Christians worship.
Temple: ____________________________
A building devoted to the worship of a god or gods.
A place where books are stored and read.
A structure used for government meetings.
A market where goods are bought and soldcken.
Ziggurat: ____________________________
A rectangular stepped tower, sometimes surmounted by a temple, used in ancient Mesopotamia.
A type of ancient Egyptian burial chamber.
A circular Roman amphitheater.
A Greek column with a scroll-shaped capital.
What is a Fossil?
Remains of organisms that lived long ago. Ex: bones/teeth
A type of mineral found in rocks
A tool used by archaeologists
A type of plant that grows in deserts
What is an artifact? ________
Hand-made objects
Natural rocks
Living animals
Chemical elements
Who is the Iceman? Why did scientists study his clothing, tools, and body?
The oldest frozen mummy ever found (5,300 years old). They learned about his life.
A famous explorer from the 1800s. They wanted to know about his travels.
A legendary king from ancient Egypt. They studied his treasures.
A scientist who discovered ancient tools. They wanted to learn about his inventions.
What is the difference between prehistory and history?
Prehistory: time before writing. History: time when writing began.
Prehistory: time after writing. History: time before writing began.
Prehistory: time when humans first used tools. History: time before tools were used.
Prehistory: time after the invention of the wheel. History: time before the invention of the wheel.
What were the Paleolithic people’s tools made of?
Stone
Wood
Iron
Bronze
What is an estuary?
A habitat in which the fresh water of the river meets the salt water of the ocean.
A large desert with very little rainfall.
A mountain range formed by tectonic activity.
A deep underwater trench in the ocean.
What is migration?
Movement
Painting
Sleeping
Cooking
What did the cave art reveal about early human culture?
It revealed their creativity and their talent.
It showed their ability to build large cities.
It proved they could write complex languages.
It demonstrated their knowledge of astronomy.
What is a nomad?
A person that moves from place to place to find food.
A person who lives in one place permanently.
A person who only travels by sea.
A person who only lives in cities.
What is a surplus? ________
More than what is needed.
Less than what is needed.
Exactly what is needed.
A type of currency.
What is domestication?
The taming of animals and plants.
The process of building houses.
The study of wild animals.
The migration of birds.
Compare / Contrast the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age: What did people in the Old Stone Age do for food?
Hunt & gather; Used stone tools
Farmed crops and raised animals
Traded goods with other villages
Built large cities and markets
Compare / Contrast the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age: What did people in the New Stone Age do for food?
Hunt & gather; Fish-hooks; Improved stone tools and weapons; Farming begins
Only hunted large animals and never farmed
Relied solely on fishing and did not use stone tools
Ate only wild plants and did not domesticate animals
Compare / Contrast the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age: What did people in the Old Stone Age wear for clothing?
Wore animal skins to keep warm
Wore cotton clothes
Wore silk garments
Wore woolen sweaters
Compare / Contrast the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age: What did people in the New Stone Age wear for clothing?
Wore animal skins; Sewed with needles
Wore metal armor; Used zippers
Wore silk robes; Used buttons
Wore plastic clothing; Used velcro
Compare / Contrast the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age: What kind of shelter did people in the Old Stone Age use?
Lived in caves for protection; Made shelter out of wood/animal bones; Nomads
Built large brick houses with multiple rooms
Lived in permanent stone castles
Constructed metal huts with glass windows
Compare / Contrast the Old Stone Age and the New Stone Age: What kind of shelter did people in the New Stone Age use?
Constant supply of food = permanent homes
Lived in caves only
Moved frequently with herds
Built homes from ice blocks
What does Mesopotamia mean?
Greek word meaning: The land between rivers
Greek word meaning: The city of gold
Greek word meaning: The land of mountains
Greek word meaning: The land of the sun
What are the two rivers Mesopotamia relied on?
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Amazon
Ganges and Yangtze
Danube and Seine
What is irrigation?
The supply of water to land or crops. Man-made systems
A method of harvesting crops without water
A process of planting seeds in dry soil
A technique for increasing soil acidity
Effects of the rivers overflowing:
Positive - Rich soil = good for farming and brought people there. B. Negative - Unpredictable and destructive
Positive - Caused permanent droughts. B. Negative - Improved transportation.
Positive - Reduced soil fertility. B. Negative - Prevented settlement.
Positive - Made land infertile. B. Negative - Provided clean drinking water 좋다
What is cuneiform?
A form of writing that uses groups of wedges and lines.
An ancient type of pottery.
A traditional Mesopotamian dance.
A type of ancient weapon.
What are scribes?
Professional writers who kept records for Kings and priests.
Farmers who grew crops for the kingdom.
Soldiers who protected the city.
Merchants who traded goods in the market.
What is polytheism?
The belief in MANY gods.
The belief in only one god.
The rejection of all gods.
The worship of nature spirits.
What is a ziggurat?
Main religious building. Where they believed that gods descended to Earth.
A type of ancient weapon used in wars.
A traditional Mesopotamian musical instrument.
A form of ancient writing system.
What is a city-state?
Included the city and the surrounding lands and settlements
A large country with many cities
A city that is part of a larger empire
A rural area with no cities
Who was the ruler of the Akkadian Empire?
Sargon
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
Ashurbanipal
Who was the leader of the Babylonian Empire?
King Hammurabi
King Tutankhamun
King Darius
King Nebuchadnezzar II
King Ramses
Why was the Code of Hammurabi important?
It was the first set of laws that were written down.
It was the first religious text in history.
It was a famous piece of literature.
It was a guide for building pyramids.
How did the Phoenician’s Sea trade affect Mesopotamia culture?
It was the world’s first trading empire and they were good sailors. They traded snails that gave purple dye and wood.
It led to the decline of Mesopotamian agriculture.
It caused Mesopotamia to stop using written language.
It resulted in Mesopotamia becoming isolated from other cultures.
What is the difference about Judaism then the beliefs of Mesopotamia and Egypt?
It was the first religion based on a single god. Rabbi = religious leader, exiled.
It was the first religion to build pyramids.
It was the first religion to worship many gods.
It was the first religion to use cuneiform writing.
What is a drought?
No rain, shortage of food.
Heavy rainfall, flooding of fields.
Snowfall, increase in water supply.
Strong winds, destruction of crops.
According to the Hebrews, where is the Promised Land?
Canaan - the area that God told Abraham to take his family.
Babylon - the city where the Hebrews were exiled.
Egypt - the land where the Hebrews were enslaved.
Persia - the empire that conquered Babylon.
What is a rabbi?
A Jewish spiritual leader.
A type of bread.
A musical instrument.
A traditional dance.
What is a Torah?
Sacred text - gives religious and moral guidance.
A traditional Jewish food.
A type of ancient musical instrument.
A Jewish festival.
What does exile mean?
Forced removal from one’s native country.
A celebration of one’s achievements.
A journey to discover new lands.
A peaceful gathering of friends.
What does Kosher mean?
Dietary rules - eat food prepared to Jewish law. (No shellfish/pork. Can have dairy and meat but NOT together)
A type of Jewish holiday
A traditional Jewish dance
A prayer recited before meals
Who is Moses?
He helped the Israelites escape Exodus.
He was a Roman emperor.
He discovered electricity.
He was a famous Greek philosopher.
What is the river in Egypt and why is it important?
The Nile River. It provided rich farmland, trade, and transportation.
The Amazon River. It is known for its rainforest.
The Yangtze River. It is important for Chinese agriculture.
The Mississippi River. It is vital for American trade.
What is the Black land, what is the Red land?
Black Land - dark soil left by the Nile. Red Land - vast dissertation on either side of the river.
Black Land - area of deserts. Red Land - fertile farmland.
Black Land - mountains. Red Land - forests.
Black Land - the Mediterranean Sea. Red Land - the Nile Delta.
What did King Menes accomplish?
He united Lower and Upper Egypt. 1st pharaoh
He built the Great Pyramid of Giza.
He discovered the Rosetta Stone.
He invented papyrus.
What were pyramids used for?
Massive monumental tombs to house dead pharaoh bodies.
Places for public gatherings and festivals.
Storage facilities for grain and food.
Residences for ancient Egyptian priests.
What were mummies? ________
Preserved dead bodies
Ancient statues
Magical creatures
Living pharaohs
What was the writing the Egyptians used?
Hieroglyphics - picture-like symbols
Cuneiform - wedge-shaped marks
Sanskrit - ancient Indian script
Latin - Roman alphabet
What is papyrus? What was it made from?
Paper-like material made from reeds from the Nile
A type of metal used in ancient tools
A kind of stone used for building pyramids
A fabric woven from camel hair
What does barter mean?
Trade without money
Save money in a bank
Borrow money from others
Earn interest on savings
What was the Rosetta Stone?
A slab of rock that helps read hieroglyphic writing.
An ancient Greek temple.
A famous Egyptian pharaoh.
A lost city in Mesopotamia.
What did Hatshepsut accomplish? ________
She was a female pharaoh who preserved peace and encouraged trade.
She was the first ruler to build the pyramids.
She discovered the Rosetta Stone.
She led the conquest of Rome.
What are monsoons?
Strong season winds
Heavy snowfall
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
What are the two major rivers of India?
Indus River and Ganges River
Amazon River and Nile River
Yangtze River and Mississippi River
Volga River and Thames River
What is reincarnation?
Rebirth of the soul
A type of meditation
A festival celebrated annually
A form of physical exercise
What is nirvana?
Lasting peace if you follow the Eightfold Path
A type of meditation technique
A Buddhist festival
A sacred Buddhist text
What are the Vedas?
Sacred text with the oldest scriptures of Hinduism
A type of Indian musical instrument
A famous Indian festival
A traditional Indian dance form
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
Hindu prince that started a new religion. He gave up on his wealth and family to find the cause of human suffering. Then he became Buddha.
A famous Chinese philosopher who wrote the Tao Te Ching.
An Egyptian pharaoh known for building the pyramids.
A Greek mathematician who discovered the Pythagorean theorem.
What are some key ideas about Hinduism?
The National religion of India. No single founder. Believed in reincarnation.
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama. Believed in Four Noble Truths.
Monotheistic religion founded in the Middle East. Believed in the Ten Commandments.
Founded by Jesus Christ. Believed in salvation through faith.
What are some key ideas about Buddhism?
A person should avoid a life of extreme happiness. All people are equal. Avoid violence.
Buddhism teaches to worship many gods for happiness.
Buddhism encourages accumulation of wealth as a path to enlightenment.
Buddhism believes in strict caste divisions.
Buddhism promotes eating meat as a spiritual practice.
