Worksheets4th Social Studies BM2 Sources Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 28mins
Source 1
The Early Spread of Buddhism (c. 400 B.C.-A.D. 600)
This map shows the spread of Buddhism from approximately 400 B.C through A.D. 600.
Some modern-day countries are included on the map for reference.
1. Based on Source 1 and Source 3, in which country did Buddhism originate?
A. Japan
B. India
C. Korea
D. Thailand
2. Which statement best describes the relationship between the spread of Buddhism and the statues shown in Source 2?
A. The statues show that Buddhists acquired great wealth.
B. The statues show that Buddhism was influenced by other religions from Asia.
C. The statues show that Buddhists respected their monarchs.
D. The statues show that Buddhism was adopted by people throughout Asia.
3. Based on Source 3, which statement best describes the spread of Buddhism to new regions?
A. Buddhism was introduced by foreign merchants and adopted by local people.
B.Buddhism caused regional populations to migrate and be replaced by more powerful people.
C. Buddhism forced local populations to give up their religious and cultural beliefs.
D. Buddhism had little impact on most people and remained a religion only for the wealthy.
4. Based on the Source Map, which statement best explains the influence of geography on the development of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A. Most major cities were located along the coastal areas.
B. Towns and cities were located along major rivers.
C. Most small towns were located near the mountain ranges.
D. Towns and cites were located near desert areas.
5. What was the Mandate of Heaven?
A. A set of laws that were dictated from the gods
B. The name of a special palace built for the king
C. A concept that said rulers were given authority and power to rule from the gods within the universe.
D. What the Ancient Chinese called their king
Directions: Read the sources about early dynasties in Ancient China. Then, use the four sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions 6-11.
Source 1
Shang and Zhou Dynasties Map
Source note: This map shows the borders of the Shang and Zhou dynasties at the height of their rule. It also shows the location of physical features including the Gobi Desert, the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, the Plateau of Tibet, the neighboring seas, and the Himalayan Mountains.
6. Based on Source 1, which physical feature most likely limited the Zhou Dynasty’s ability to expand farther north?
A. The Gobi Desert
B. The Himalayan Mountains
C. The Plateau of Tibet
D. The Yellow River
7. Using Source 1, which of the following challenges did the rulers of the Zhou dynasty most likely face in maintaining control over their lands.
A. Easily traveling between cities due to concrete road networks.
B. Ensuring consistent communication across such a wide area.
C. Keeping the coastal areas free from pirates.
D. Establishing trade relations with all neighboring countries.
8. Based on Source 2 and Source 3, which dynasty replaced the Shang Dynasty and became influenced by the teachings of Confucius?
A. Shang Dynasty
B. Zhou Dynasty
C. Qin Dynasty
D. Han Dynasty
9. Based on Source 4, which of the following statements best describes the significance of the Mandate of Heaven?
A. It became a system for peacefully choosing the next emperor.
B. It helped to explain the yearly weather patterns in ancient China.
C. It justified the overthrow of a ruling dynasty if they were not ruling fairly.
D. It became a system to keep track of land distribution so that peasants had farmland.
10. Based on Source 3, which statement best demonstrates the idea of filial piety towards parents?
A. "Leaders should be good and fair to everyone. Then, people will respect and be loyal."
B. "Young people should be kind at home."
C. "A ruler can make people listen to them by promoting honest people and not favoring the
dishonest."
D. "If you only use rules and punishments, people might hide their mistakes."
11. Using Source 1, which of the following best shows ways in which the Shang and
Zhou Dynasties impacted by their geography?
Select the two correct answers.
A. They built the Great Wall to defend against northern invaders which led to cultural diffusion.
B. The dynasties frequently interacted with civilizations from across the Atlantic Ocean which
led to a growth in trade.
C. The Zhou introduced the Mandate of Heaven after taking over regions near the Yellow River.
D. The presence of the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers provided fertile land, aiding agricultural
development.
E. The Gobi Desert provided the main source of food for the dynasties.
12. What caused India to be considered a subcontinent?
A. It was too far south.
B. It was part of an island.
C. It was separated by mountains and rivers.
D. They did not speak the same language.
Use the map and your knowledge of Ancient India to answer the following question:
13. Which geographic feature did early Indus Valley civilizations develop along?
A. Himalayas Mountain
B. Indian River
C. Indus River
D. Hindu Kush Mountain
14. Which of the following best describes city planning in the Indus Valley civilization of Harappa?
A. It was known for its sewer systems in terms of city planning.
B. It was known for its skyscrapers in terms of city planning.
C. It was known for its roundabouts in terms of city planning.
D. It was known for its tunnels in terms of city planning.
15. Which of the following best describes city planning in the Indus Valley civilization of Harappa?
A. It was known for its sewer systems in terms of city planning.
B. It was known for its skyscrapers in terms of city planning.
C. It was known for its roundabouts in terms of city planning.
D. It was known for its tunnels in terms of city planning.
16. In Ancient China followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is ____________.
proper relationships between people.
a form of ancestor worship.
a pathway to a just and stable government.
the natural way of the universe.
17. Which of the following best describes one of the significant contributions of Ancient India to the
field of medicine?
A. advances in surgical techniques
B. invention of the stethoscope
C. discovery of penicillin
D. development of X-ray technology
Use the map and your knowledge of Ancient India to answer the following question:
18. Which statement describes how the civilization of Ancient Egypt was similar to the other ancient civilizations shown on the map?
A. Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in a hot and dry desert climate.
B. Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near other major civilizations.
C. Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in conditions favorable for agriculture.
D. Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near extensive forested regions.
Use the Ancient China image and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the question:
19. Use the Ancient China Map to choose which statement best describes the relationship between geography and the Shang Dynasty in China.
A. The dynasty's major cities were developed in the Yellow River Valley.
B. The dynasty's population centers developed in regions along the coast of China.
C. The dynasty's leaders established a kingdom that extended throughout Asia.
D. The dynasty's armies were able to easily defend Chinese cities from attack.
What was the main reason Ancient Indian societies built irrigation systems for farming?
A
To keep food supplies easily on hand
B
To create sewer systems for sanitation
C
To provide military protection
D
To build religious temples
20. The Indus Valley societies are characterized as a civilization Which of the following statements is true about civilizations such as the Indus Valley Civilization?
A. They developed a stable food supply.
B. They did not have a government.
C. . There was a lack of technology.
D. There was an absence of writing systems.
Sources about Ancient Egypt
Directions: Read the sources about Ancient Egypt. Then, use the four sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions 23-29.
Source 1: Painting from the Tomb of Nakht
23. Using Source 1, which of the activities portrayed in the tomb painting is least dependent upon the Nile?
A. hunting
B. fishing
C. storing food
D. growing crops
24. What does Source 2 suggest about the ancient Egyptians' beliefs about the Nile?
A. The river was an evil ruler, with no regard for the life of the people.
B. The river was a fair and just king.
C. The river was an ordinary, invisible part of daily life.
D. The river was bringing resources to all across the land for the Egyptians to use.
25. Use sources 3 and 4 to choose the best statement about the development of Egyptian population centers?
Select the two correct answers.
A. Access to the Nile River was important for agriculture and transport of goods in ancient Egypt.
B. Egyptians settled in the desert lands to avoid the yearly floods of the Nile.
C. During times of flooding, when agriculture in the Nile valley was impossible, so Egyptians worked on
other specialized jobs.
D. The Egyptian people were responsible for cultivating and storing all of their own crops.
E. Aside from the Nile, smaller rivers provided more reliable sources of freshwater for drinking and irrigation.
26. Based on source 4, which of the following best explains why settlements in Egypt were placed close
to the Nile?
A. To secure a regular water supply and proper transport.
B. To avoid the desert areas of Egypt.
C. To utilize the fertile land along the river.
D. To benefit from natural islands within the floodplain.
27. Based on all of the sources, what inference can be made about the importance of the Nile River to
Egyptian civilization?
A. The Nile River was mainly used for recreational activities and tourism.
B. Egyptian towns and villages relied heavily on the Nile for survival and transportation.
C. The Nile River was not essential to Egyptian civilization due to the presence of other water
sources.
D. Egyptian civilization developed independently of the Nile River's influence.
28. Why did people in early cultures think that river flooding was a good thing?
A. Because it made the land flat and brought fish for food.
B. Because it cleared away rocks and harmful animals.
C. Because it helped them know when to harvest crops and got rid of harmful insects.
D. Because it left behind rich soil known as silt for agriculture and provided fresh water for farming.
29. Which of the following best describes the Agricultural Revolution?
A. A gradual change in the way people lived that included the domestication of plants and animals.
B. An instant replacement of hunter-gatherer societies with complex farming civilizations.
C. A civil war between early people over available land and crops.
D. It led to the end of farming and an increase in hunting.
Use the Ancient China image and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the question:
21. Use the map source to describe how China's geography contributes to its unique cultural identity?
A. China's geography contributed to its frequent invasions.
B. China's geography contributed to its maritime exploration.
C. China’s geography contributed to its desert lifestyle.
D. China's geography contributed to its isolation.
22. Which ancient Indian belief system focused on the cycle of rebirth?
A. Christianity
B. Greek Mythology
C. Hinduism
D. Polytheism
SOURCE 1
Excerpt from An Introduction to Hinduism (1996)
by Gavin Flood
30. Use the Source 1 excerpt to choose which statement about the spread of Hinduism is best supported by the information in the excerpt?
A. The spread of Hinduism was very similar to the spread of most social structures.
B. Hinduism spread from its place of origin in the west to other continents.
C. The spread of Hinduism was linked to the expansion of society and religion.
D. Hinduism spread to all parts of the world within a hundred years of its founding.
Use the Source to answer the question:
Which of the following choices best describes the long-lasting impact of Ancient Indian beliefs?
(Select two answers.)
A
Indian religious beliefs informed Christian writings and teachers.
B
Indian caste structures led to democratic governments.
C
Confucius, an Indian philosopher, spread beliefs throughout the world.
D
Buddhist religions spread to China and beyond.
E
Hindi religion and language lasted to modern day India.
What was the social structure of Ancient India like?
A. People were grouped into social classes called castes
B. Everyone had equal social status
C. Only kings and soldiers had social roles
D. Society was organized by age groups only
Identify the location A on the Ancient Egypt map.
Tigris River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Ganges River
Identify the location B on the Ancient Egypt map.
A. Tigris River
B. Nile River
C. Euphrates River
D. Mediterranean Sea
Identify the location C on the Ancient Egypt map.
A. Red Sea
B. Nile River
C. Euphrates River
D. Mediterranean Sea
Identify the location D on the Ancient Egypt map.
A. Red Sea
B. Sahara Desert
C. Euphrates River
D. Mediterranean Sea
Which statement best explains how leaders in Ancient Egypt gained their power?
A
Ancient Egyptians valued pharaohs with the most intellect.
B
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were believed to be connected to the gods.
C
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs obtained their position by force.
D
Ancient Egyptians held elections to choose pharaohs democratically.
Which of the following best describes the system of feudalism in Ancient China?
A. A system where kings and nobles share land in exchange for loyalty and service
B. A way of electing leaders based on popularity
C. A type of government where everyone owns the same amount of land
D. A trade network for exchanging goods between countries
