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Q2 World History Exam Review

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did the ancient Egyptians keep their calendar linked to the seasons?

a)

To keep track of the Egyptian holidays.

b)

To make sure the people knew the birthday of the Pharaoh.

c)

To help the people understand the days of the week.

d)

To keep track of flooding.

2.

Who were respected in the civilization for their ability to write?

a)

Scribes

b)

Warriors

c)

Farmers

d)

Merchants

3.

How did Egyptian and Chinese writing achievements advance their society?

a)

By improving communication and record-keeping

b)

By hindering progress

c)

By isolating communities

d)

By creating confusion

4.

What was a hieroglyphics?

a)

Egyptian writing system

b)

an oval with pictures of important events

c)

Name of Mr. Warlick's pony tail

d)

an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic name plate

5.

What kind of Religion did the Egyptians have?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

c)

They didn't have one

6.

The ancient Egyptians learned a lot about the human body during the mummification process. What did this lead to?

a)

Gained skill in medicine and wrote medical texts.

b)
It caused people to not worry about getting sick because they new they would be embalmed.
c)
It made people scared of death and the illnesses that could lead to it.
d)
It led to many people learning about embalming and starting up their own mummification shops.
7.

Which of the following are similar characteristics between Mesopotamia, China and Egypt.

a)

writing and river valleys

b)

architecture and mountain climbing

c)

writing and painting

d)

river valleys and monotheism

8.

What did Amenhotep IV want the Egyptians to give up?

a)

Building Pyramids

b)

Living Near the Nile River

c)

Farming

d)

Their Worship of many gods

9.

While building the pyramids, the Egyptians developed...

a)

A. excellent geometry skills.

b)

B. a new social class.

c)

C. hurt backs

d)

D. hieroglyphics

10.

Why was King Tut one of the most well-known pharaohs?

a)

Tut lived and ruled for more than 70 year and never changed the religion

b)

Amazing artifacts in his tomb gave information about Pharaohs and their afterlife

c)

Tut was the first man to claim power over Egypt and he built more than anyone

11.

Hatshepsut is remembered for expanding Egypt's ....

a)
religious values
b)
feminism
c)
trade
d)
a strong military
12.

How many gods did Amenhotep IV Believe in?

a)

One

b)

Multiple Gods

13.

What direction does the Nile River flow? Why?

a)

East to West. Higher elevation in the west.

b)

South to North. Higher elevation in the south.

c)

North to north. Higher elevation in the south.

d)

North to South. Higher elevation in the north.

14.

The flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates in ancient Mesopotamia was unpredictable and sudden. What was the flooding of the Nile like?

a)

unpredictable and sudden

b)

predictable and gradual

c)

unpredictable but gradual

d)

predictable but sudden

15.

Ramses II was the first person in the world to do what?

a)

die at age 10

b)

sign a peace treaty with another nation

c)

watch Spiderman

d)

have his body preserved as a mummy

16.

On which continent is Egypt located?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

South America

17.

Abraham

a)

Last to practice monotheism and founder of Judaism

b)

First to practice monotheism and founder of Judaism

c)

First to practice monotheism and founder of Christianity

d)

First to practice polytheism and founder of Christianity

18.

Monotheism

a)

Belief in the existence of one God

b)

belief in the non-existence of God

c)

belief in the existence of many Gods

d)

belief in the existence of a spritual being

19.

What Israelite leader got the Jews out of Egypt to freedom?

a)

Moses

b)

Abraham

c)

Ramses

d)

Solomon

20.

For which achievement is Solomon most famous?

a)

uniting a nation

b)

winning a battle

c)

starting a school

d)

building a temple

21.

What was the exodus?

a)

It was the Israelites forced into exile by the Romans

b)

It was the Israelites forced into exile by the Persians

c)

Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt

d)

Moses leading the Israelites into Egypt

22.

With laws like the 10 commandments, the Torah teaches Judaism

a)

how to be annoying

b)

how to tell time

c)

personal responsibility

d)

patience

23.

Who is the first leader and father of Judaism?

a)
Jesus
b)

Abraham

c)
David
d)
Solomon
24.
How did ancient Judaism differ from other religions at the time?
a)
Famous leader-heroes
b)
Rules for how to act
c)
More elegant temples
d)
Belief in one God
25.
Law given to Moses by God at Mt. Sinai
a)
Ten Rules
b)
Theocracy
c)
Ten Commandments
d)
Law of Joshua
26.

The first king of the Israelites was

a)

Saul

b)

David

c)

Solomon

27.

Which king killed the Philistine Goliath and made Jerusalem Israel's capital?

a)

Mr. Warlick

b)

David

c)

Solomon

28.
What religion was spread to China on the Silk Road?
a)
Christianity
b)
Buddhism
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
29.

The ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes order through strong government and strictly enforced laws.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Mandate of Heaven

c)

Hinduism

d)

Legalism

30.

Philosophy based on the teaching that one must focus on duties and responsibilities pertaining to one’s relationships. This includes following the government.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Mr. Warlickism

d)

Leonidas

31.

This Chinese invention that improved communication and helped spread ideas.

a)

Vinyl

b)

Plastic

c)

Paper

d)

Chalk

32.

In the beginning of its growth, the natural barriers somewhat ___________ and cut off, China. That protection allowed for developing a unique culture.

a)

Stopped

b)

Isolated

c)

Spread

d)

Shared

33.

North of the Yellow river was a natural border helping to protect China.

a)

Sahara Desert

b)

Death Valley

c)

Gobi Desert

d)

Antarctica

34.

Which of the following best describes the Silk Road?

a)

a single road that extended across Asia

b)

a route that connected western Europe to eastern Europe

c)

a route that was used to bring silk from Rome to China

d)

a network of trade routes that used both water and land

35.

The Great Wall of China lay to the north of part of the Eastern Silk Road. How did the Great Wall affect travelers on the Silk Road?

a)

Travelers had to climb over the Great Wall to continue their journey.

b)

Travelers walked on the Great Wall to continue their journey.

c)

The Great Wall prevented travelers from continuing their journey.

d)

The Great Wall gave protection against bandits from the north.

36.

What was the main reason why traders crossed the desert traveling in caravans?

a)

to make it easier to carry heavy goods

b)

to make it safer to travel

c)

to have more people to hunt camels

d)

to have more people to look for water

37.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural diffusion?

a)

Cultural diffusion spreads ideas, knowledge, and goods.

b)

Cultural diffusion occurs only within one culture.

c)

Cultural diffusion no longer takes place today.

d)

Cultural diffusion happened only along the Silk Road.

38.

What was the travel like on the Silk Road?

a)

Not safe due to harsh deserts, mountains, and robbers

b)

Safe because of river towns and desert oasis

c)

Mostly safe because of farmland and jungles

d)

Totally safe because of hills and valleys

39.
Which is the most important fact that makes the Silk Road significant to history ?
a)
It brought Silk to Europe.
b)
Marco Polo used the Silk Road.
c)

Spread not just goods but also cultural ideas and science innovations.

d)

It was so long ago and there is nothing else to talk about

40.

Archaeologists found a life-sized army made of terra-cotta in Shi Huangdi's tomb. What did that mean?

a)

Chinese believed in preparing for the afterlife

b)

he needed friends

c)

they would do his cleaning

d)

All Chinese had that many terra cotta soldiers

41.

What title did Shi Huagdi take once he gained control of China?

a)

Prince Zheng

b)

First Emperor of China

c)

Shi Huangdi the magnificent

d)

Emperor of Legalism

42.

Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China are all similar because

a)

They are on islands.

b)

They all had a river.

c)

They all had a desert.

d)

They all had many gods and goddesses.

43.

What is the most important thing for a civilization to have?

a)

religion

b)

social class

c)

rules

d)

farming

44.

Even with dangerous flooding, Mesopotamia, China, and Egypt stayed by the rivers. Why?

a)

Valued the rivers enough to stay by them

b)

They enjoyed tubing in the rivers

c)

fake news, the rivers did not really flood

d)

they needed to take a bath