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1 Look at the map.

Where has evidence of early humans been found?A Northern Africa near the Sahara desert C West Africa near the Niger RiverB East Africa along the Great Rift Valley D Northeast Africa near the Niger River

2 Directions: Click on the correct answers.

Why do scientists believe humans originated from Africa?

Many of the largest civilizations inhabited Africa over the span of time. Evidence of skeletons shows modern humans.

Human DNA research traces back to Africa. Africa was the first continent to be formed.

Fossils and artifacts suggest early inhabitants. Africa was the center of the lands mass that once was made of all continents.

3

The objects identified in the picture would most likely come from which period of time?A Iron AgeB Neolithic periodC Paleolithic periodD Bronze Age

4 The migration of man has been influenced by changes in the environment in which of

the following ways?

A Farming communities have developed in the fertile areas inside the volcano’s crater after an eruption.

B People moved into areas that had once been covered with ice.

C The Antarctic regions have become warmer; therefore, these areas have become more populated.

D As the Sahara desert spread south, people and their animals moved into these drought-stricken areas.

5 Directions: Click on the correct answers. You must select all correct answers.

Select all of the following that are true about societies in the Paleolithic Era.

Created cave art Used simple tools and weapons Made and used fireLived a nomadic lifestyle Lived in clans Developed oral language


Which of the following are characteristics of early humans in the Paleolithic Era?

Learned to make fire Began cities Developed weaving skills Lived in clans

Developed oral language Created "cave art" Domesticated animals Made pottery

7 In India, what name was used to describe the rigid class system?

A Eight Fold PathB Aryan SystemC Mandate of HeavenD Caste System


Why did civilizations begin to develop during the Neolithic age?

Increase in types of diseases Increased permanent settlementsSpread of democracy Increase in specialized jobsIncreased population Growth of agriculture


Select the options that best describe the Bhagavad Gita.

Hindu scripture made up of verses Written in Sanskrit Written in cuneiform

Modern version called GitaDescribes the main beliefs of Buddhism, such as the Four

Noble TruthsDescribes the main beliefs of Hinduism, such as Dharma

10 Hindus believed that their caste in the next life could be changed by their actions in

this life. This belief was known as —A AnimismB KarmaC SalvationD Divine intervention

11 Where did the philosophy of Buddhism originate?

A ChinaB JapanC IndiaD Egypt

12 What was the major trade route that linked China to the west?

A The Great WallB The Han RouteC The Great Royal RoadD The Silk Road

13 Which ancient river was also known as “The River of Sorrows” due to its destructive

flooding?A The Indus RiverB The Ganges RiverC The Huang He RiverD The Tigris River


What was the importance of metallurgy?

Enabled the discovery of fossil fuels Increased the production of steelProvided methods of developing metal tools

and other productsIncreased the importance of metals to

civilizationsHelped civilizations advance faster than others Provided access to water sources

15 Following the Persian Wars, which Greek city-state was the most dominant?

A SpartaB AthensC PersiaD Delos

16 Directions: Click and drag the answers to the correct box.

Match the description with the correct individual in early Hebrew society.

17 Which of the following was an achievement of Roman architecture?

A The Hagia SophiaB The Great ZigguratC The PantheonD The Parthenon

18 The Colosseum served as —

A a marketplace in the center of RomeB a temple to the gods of ancient RomeC a site for religious worshipD an amphitheater for gladiator contests

Held the Hebrew people in captivity, enslaved and oppressed them, and refused to free them

Led the people out of Egypt and into the desert, finally settled in Canaan

Father of the Hebrew religion, moved the people out of Mesopotamia and into Canaan

19

Look at the map.

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What is the most appropriate title for the map?A New Kingdom of EgyptB Roman EmpireC Alexander's EmpireD Mediterranean Empire

20 Christianity teaches that the Messiah is —

A MosesB MuhammedC BuddhaD Jesus

21

Which title best describes this list?

• Minerva • Apollo • Juno • Diana

A Roman Gods and GoddessesB Egyptian Gods and GoddessesC Carthaginian Gods and GoddessesD Greek Gods and Goddesses


Select the influences of the Roman alphabet and Latin from ancient times until today.

Latin was the language of education for over 1,000 years.

Latin was replaced by Greek as the language of education.

Latin is used in scientific and academic vocabulary.

Latin is spoken in over 50 countries.

The Roman alphabet is used in the United States.

23 Which of the following were Roman gods or goddesses?

A Jupiter and VenusB Zeus and HadesC Poseidon and ArtemisD Athena and Hera

24

Which of the following best completes the graphic?A Increased inflation in the empireB Creation of the civil serviceC Increased emphasis on the familyD Use of a common currency

25 As a result of the fall of the Roman Empire, Western Europe —

A was conquered and controlled by the MuslimsB returned to a republican government and provided stability to the regionC entered a period of chaos and weak central government controlD was taken over by the Byzantine Empire

26 Christianity believes in the concept of resurrection, which is —

A Israel rising to overthrow RomeB Jesus rising from the deadC Eternal life for those who believeD Christians rising to overthrow Judaism

27

What best completes the graphic?A Increase in the size of the militaryB Renewal of faith in RomeC Civil unrest and weak governmentsD Increase in the value of Roman currency

28 What was an effect of the large road network that connected the different parts of the Roman Empire? A lower taxes B increased trade C less military activity D greater social equality

29 The lasting impact of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic

Period was the —A independence of the Greek city-statesB reformation of the Persian EmpireC rebuilding of the city of AthensD spread of Greek culture

30 Directions: Click on the correct answers

Select the beliefs of Christianity about Jesus.

God's Son Military leader Messiah Son of many gods


Select the characteristics of slavery in the Roman Empire.

Slaves could be punished by execution. Slaves could be accountants or physicians.Slaves could purchase their freedom. Slaves could earn Roman citizenship.

Slaves were not allowed to be educated. All slaves were owned by the Empire.

32 Why did Carthage become important to Rome?

A It was a major military power.B It was a major trade center.C It was a Greek colony.D It was seen as a political rival of Rome.

33

Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?A Belief in one godB Belief that Jesus is the MessiahC Spread by the ApostlesD Led by Jesus of Nazareth

34 The Pax Romana period impacted politics throughout the Roman Empire by —

A devastating the economy to pay for warsB creating government jobs for the unemployedC ending the influence of Greek cultureD restricting trade with foreign empires

35 The city of Constantinople was conquered by the —

A Persian EmpireB Egyptian EmpireC Mughal EmpireD Ottoman Empire


Select the purposes for taxes within the Roman Empire under Augustus.

Pay for soldiers' military service Pay debts owed to Carthage Maintain public roads and monuments

Building of religious temples Purchase slaves for the empire

37 Julius Caesar committed treason against Rome when he led his troops during which

event?A He disbanded the Senate.B He crossed the Rubicon River with his troops.C He gave citizenship to the people of Gaul.D He marched on the city of Rome and destroyed it.

38 To what area did Euclid contribute to Western civilization?

A SculptureB MathematicsC PhilosophyD Drama

39 Which statement is true about both Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar?

A Each leader implemented a series of economic and political reforms.B Each leader established long periods of peace and prosperity.C Each leader was assassinated by members of the Senate.D Each leader declared himself dictator for life.


Select the geographic features that shaped Rome's society and impacted expansion of its political power.

Centrally located in the Mediterranean Established roads to GreeceLocated close to the cradle of civilization Surrounded by water

Surrounded by land Bordered by the Alps to the north


Complete the table on the Roman figures.

42 Over 2,000 years ago, many Jews left their homeland. This scattering of Jews

became known as —A persecutionB monotheismC executionD diaspora

43 Which individual made significant contributions to the field of medicine?

A HerodotusB SocratesC PhidiasD Hippocrates

44 Moses led the Hebrew people out of Egypt during the event called the —

A Pilgrimage C PassoverB Exodus D Diaspora

Co-founder of Rome, but was killed by his brother

Was the leader of the Trojan survivors after Troy was taken over by the Greeks

Named the city of Rome after himself and became its ruler


Place the myths surrounding the Titans in order.

46 Zeus is to Greek mythology as —

A Apollo is to Roman mythologyB Venus is to Roman mythologyC Juno is to Roman mythologyD Jupiter is to Roman mythology

47 Use the table below to answer the question.

Based on the information in the table, which civilization had the MOST influence on Christianity?

Ancient Civilization Achievement

Sumerians developed the first system of writing called “cuneiform”

Babylonians created a set of laws called Hammurabi’s Code

Assyrians established one of the earliest libraries

Hebrews practiced monotheism

A Sumerians B Babylonians C Assyrians D Hebrews

The Olympians divide the earth among themselves and rule from the top of Mount Olympus.

Kronos, the eldest son, overthrows his father and the Titans rule the earth from Mount Othrys.

Once fully grown, Zeus returns to free his siblings, and they defeat the Titans.

Kronos eats his children when they are born, except for Zeus, whom Rhea hides.

48 Alexander the Great's Hellenistic Age referred to the blending of —

A Roman and Spanish culturesB Greek, Asian and eastern culturesC Persian and Greek culturesD Greek and Macedonian cultures

49 What was a result of the Peloponnesian War?

A Greece prospered more than ever.B The Greeks began to rebuild the Parthenon.C Greece began to decline.D Athens conquered new lands.

50 Which city-state led the Peloponnesian League?

A SpartaB PersiaC AthensD Rome


Select the activities and ideas that Athenians valued.

Worship of Athena Philosophy Mathematics ConquestTheater Freedom for women Seamanship Military Service

52 Which location was NOT part of Alexander the Great's empire?

A EgyptB GreeceC IndiaD Rome

53 Philip II is most closely associated with —

A CarthageB RomeC EgyptD Macedon

54 Athens and Sparta were allies in the —

A First Punic WarB Persian WarsC Peloponnesian WarD Second Punic War


Select the activities and ideas that Spartans valued.

Politics Duty to the polis Freedom for womenGlory on the battlefield Craftsmanship The arts

56 Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism all trace their origins to the -

A Western HemisphereB AmericasC Eastern HemisphereD Southern Hemisphere


Life in Ancient Greece Select the choices that best replace the question marks in the diagram.

Childhood focused on education

Democratic government

Childhood focused on the military

Culture based on religion

Women in the home Monarchic government

58 The birthplace of democracy was —

A AmericaB GreeceC ChinaD Rome


Complete the table contrasting Athens and Sparta.

60 In which ancient civilization did citizens participate and vote in their government?

A IndianB GreekC EgyptianD Chinese

Focused on philosophy, sciences, and mathematics

Citizens voted and decided on laws as a group.

Two kings ruled, but a small council of elders limited them.

Focused primarily on military training


Identify the different types of government in ancient Greece.

62

Study the map.

What would be an appropriate title for this map?A Map of Egyptian Cultural InfluenceB Map of Israeli Cultural InfluenceC Map of Greek Cultural InfluenceD Map of Indian Cultural Influence

Democracy

Tyranny

Oligarchy

Monarchy

63

Why did the Delian League finance the building of this structure?A To unite the Athenians and PersiansB To honor the Persian soldiersC To destroy the site where so many Athenians diedD To serve as a temple to the Athenian guardian deity

64 Which form of government is most closely associated with Sparta?

A TheocracyB MonarchyC OligarchyD Democracy

65 The book of teachings for the Hebrew people is known as the —

A DiasporaB Ahura MazdaC TorahD Koran

66 The people most responsible for the migration of Jewish populations to other regions

of the world were the —A RomansB EgyptiansC BabyloniansD Greeks

67 How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?

A It allowed for the creation of a large powerful empireB It led to the creation of separate city-statesC It enhanced unity among all GreeksD It provided for the isolation of Greece from the rest of the world

68 What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

A To build a temple for the Chinese peopleB To create a trade route between the Aryans and ChinaC To establish boundaries for the Chinese civilizationD To provide protection from invaders

69 Abraham and Moses are important to the origins of —

A HinduismB EgyptC JudaismD Polytheism


Select the political problems China experienced during the time of Confucius.

People were not sure who was really in charge. Imperial centers lost power.The government ran out of money. Leaders of newer states wanted more power.

The spread of Buddhism caused China to be invaded.

71 Directions; Click on the correct answers.

Read the following passage.

Han emperor, Mingdi, had a vision of a golden figure that appeared to him in a dream. His ministers told him he had seen the Buddha, the god of the West. In 68 A.D., he sent his official, Cai Yin, to Central Asia to learn more about Buddhism. Cai Yin returned along the Silk Road three years later with two Buddhist monks, She-mo-teng and Chu-fa-lan. They preached and taught the ways of Buddha. Chinese translations of Buddhist scriptures were written. Eventually, a Buddhist community grew in China. This community grew even larger near the end of the Han Dynasty when there was political unrest, and the people were more open to a new religion.

How did the Han Dynasty aid in the diffusion of Buddhism into China?

The Han Dynasty simply maintained the Buddhist religion their Chinese ancestors had established over a thousand years before.

Han rulers invited Buddhist monks from Greece to share their ideas.

Han emperor, Mingdi, welcomed Buddhist monks from Central Asia to teach and preach in

China.As the Han Dynasty experienced unrest, the people became more open to Buddhism.

The Han Dynasty encouraged the trade of goods and ideas along the silk roads. Buddhist scriptures were translated into Chinese.

72 What leader was the first to unify China in 221 BC?

A Shi HuangdiB HatshepsutC Siddhartha GautamaD Ramses II

73

Which statement best supports Confucius' view on the relationship between parent and child?A Individuals should place importance on education.B Individuals should have respect for elders.C Individuals believe that humans are essentially good.D Individuals should practice ancestral worship.

74 Directions: Click and drag each answer to the correct box.

Complete the chart by matching the name of the religion and the impacts.

75 In Hinduism, what is the relationship between karma and reincarnation?

A An individual's good karma will help end the cycle of reincarnation.B An individual's bad karma will end the cycle of reincarnation.C Reincarnation will result in the escape from the cycle of karma.D Reincarnation will determine a person's future karma.

TaoismConfucianism

Taught ancestor worship

Cultivated harmony with nature

76

This symbol represents —A opposites for Confucianism and TaoismB opposites for Buddhism and TaoismC the unification of Buddhism and TaoismD the unification of Confucianism and Taoism


Complete the table on traditions of early India.

Sanskrit

Metallurgy

Zero

Preserved the classical Indian language

Showed scientific advancements of early Indian culture

Important to advancements in mathematics

78 Which concept is part of Taoism and Confucianism?

A Belief in human goodnessB Ancestor worshipC Yin and YangD Humility

79 Read the list.

Which level of the caste system is being described by the list?A BrahminsB VaishyasC SudrasD Kshatriyas

80 The early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China arose along

rivers because they —A provided building materials for their citiesB provided easy access for invasionC contributed to the nomadic lifestyle of the peopleD provided the much needed water for agriculture


Match the contributions of the Shang Dynasty with the correct descriptions.

82 The sacred writings of the Aryans used in India were the —

A VedasB DharmasC BrahmansD Shudras

83 What is another name for the Huang He River?

A River of HappinessB Yangtze RiverC River of HarmonyD Yellow River

Oracle Bones

Bronze Castings

ChineseScript

84

In which direction did Asoka's missionaries spread Buddhism from India?A 1B 2C 3D 4

85 Which empire is associated with Asoka?

A Gupta EmpireB Persian EmpireC Egyptian EmpireD Mauryan Empire

86

The primary religion of region “D” is —A HinduismB Roman CatholicC IslamD Buddhism

87

Which religion best completes the graphic?A TaoismB BuddhismC JudaismD Hinduism


Identify the four correct statements describing the Kshatriyas caste.

Equal caste to the Sudras Higher caste than the Vaishyas Caste made up of landownersLower caste than the Brahmins Second highest caste Caste made up of warriors

89 What was the Neolithic Revolution?

A A religious movement in which people worshiped more than one godB A change from hunting and gathering to farmingC A rejection of Paleolithic values by Neolithic peopleD A movement of migrating people to North America

90 Where did Hinduism orginate?

A ChinaB IndiaC MongoliaD Japan

91

The Indus Valley civilization is identified by which number on the map?A 1B 2C 3D 5

92

According to the map, early man first migrated from —A EuropeB Northeast AsiaC AfricaD Australia


Identify the effects of the Aryan invasion on the Harappan civilization.

• Caste system • Sanskrit

• Village chiefs • Improved weaponry

• Sacred books formed (Vedas) • Rituals


Look at the map.

What natural landforms created geographic borders for the early civilizations shown in green on the map?

Gold and silver Ice caps PeninsulasFertile soil for agriculture Gulfs and rivers Mountains


Trace the evolution of writing hieroglyphics.

Observed on cave walls and ancient pottery

Were written down on papyrus and other mediums such as bone, leather, and metal

Hieroglyphics were used administratively to collect taxes and record keeping


Why were political institutions created during early civilizations?

To ensure peace among different ethnic groups To provide structure and orderTo allow members to work together for the

common good To raise taxes and produce currency

To ensure protection against other civilizations

97 Look at the diagram.

What would best complete the cause and effect diagram?A Job specializationB IndustrializationC Domestication of animalsD Decrease of violence

98 This artifact is an example of early civilizations' —

A agriculture B artwork C religion D written record


Match the name of the ancient Egyptian achievement to the correct image.

Hieroglyphics

Pyramid

Tomb painting

100 Look at the image.

The building shown demonstrates —

A the influence of geographic borders on Mesopotamia C

the use of slave labor to build structures in Mesopotamia

B the influence of polytheism on Mesopotamia D the use of irrigation systems in Mesopotamia


Which helped Mesopotamia expand their agriculture?

Domestication of animals Wheel SlaveryPlow Irrigation Sail

102 Achievements of the ancient Egyptians include all of the following

EXCEPT —A the development of cuneiform writingB a 365 day calendarC irrigation systemsD advanced medical practices to set bones and treat wounds


Complete the table on polytheism in Mesopotamia.

104 Writing used in Mesopotamia was called —

A GreekB CuneiformC HebrewD Hieroglyphics

105 In Judaism, the Ten Commandments are used as a guide for —

A moral and religious conductB the proper dietary lawsC how to be reincarnatedD ritual sacrifice

106

Which title best describes this list?

• Aphrodite • Apollo • Artemis • Athena

A Roman Gods and GoddessesB Greek LeadersC Greek Gods and GoddessesD Roman Leaders

Belief in multiple gods and goddesses

Daily lives were influenced by the gods

To provide reasoning for natural occurences

107

Which individual best completes the graphic?A Augustus CaesarB Julius CaesarC PompeyD Crassus

108 The Roman Senate consisted of —

A plebiansB patriciansC foreignersD women

109

??? What is an appropriate title for the map?A Countries that use Roman numeralsB Countries that speak LatinC Countries that use the Greek alphabetD Countries that use the Latin alphabet

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