T001 – Version 1 Ancient Civ. I & Belief Systems 9/21/2014
Name: ______DUE: MON. 15 SEPT 2014
TEST: Ancient Civ. I + Belief Systems Global History II r – Version 1 - r
NEW QUESTIONS (not seen before)
1. What does a topographic map show?
(1) climate regions (3) patterns of trade
(2) ethnic distributions (4) physical features
[ REGENTS: August 2012 ]
Base your answer to the following question on the quotation below
and on your knowledge of social studies.
…We give our obedience to those whom we put in positions of authority,
and we obey the laws themselves, especially those which are for the protection of the oppressed, and those unwritten laws which it is an acknowledged shame to break.…
— Pericles, quoted in History of the
Peloponnesian War
2. In this quotation, Pericles is praising Athenian
(1) civic values (3) artistic creativity
(2) military strengths (4) commercial success
[ REGENTS: August 2012 ]
3. The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
(1) building terraces (3) removing rain forests
(2) digging irrigation canals (4) developing chinampas
[ REGENTS: August 2012 ]
4. Muslims’ reference to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared a belief in
(1) the pope (3) monotheism
(2) the five relationships (4) dharma
[ REGENTS: August 2012 ]
5. Which belief system requires fasting during Ramadan, praying five times daily,
and making a pilgrimage to Mecca?
(1) Judaism (2) Islam (3) Christianity (4) Hinduism
[ REGENTS: January 2012 ]
6. The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because
(1) factories began to use assembly-line techniques
(2) new inventions led to overseas exploration
(3) alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
(4) the use of chemical fertilizers increased agricultural production
[ REGENTS: January 2012 ]
QUESTIONS gone over in class via the overhead
• If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand.
• If a seignior has destroyed the eye of a member of the aristocracy, they shall destroy his eye.
• If he has broken another seignior’s bone, they shall break his bone.
7. Which document contains these statements?
(1) Ten Commandments (3) Code of Hammurabi
(2) Edicts of Asoka (4) Twelve Tables
[REGENTS: August 2011]
8. The Epic of Gilgamesh comes from the ancient area known as ______.
1. Greece 3. Sumeria / Mesopotamia
2. Rome 4. China
9. The Sumerian epic “Gilgamesh” dealt with the quest for
1. Food 2. Immortality 3. Water 4. land
10. One way in which The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, and The Mahabharata are similar is that they are
(1) sets of written legal principles that spell out the rights of citizens
(2) stories that are tied to monotheistic religious beliefs
(3) paintings that depict heroes and cultural values
(4) works of literature that give historians information about early civilizations [REGENTS: August 2010]
HOMEWORK QUESTIONS
11. Environment refers to the
1. setting where humans live. 3. waterways around the globe.
2. climates of the Earth. 4. natural resources of a region.
12. A study of the art, music, and literature of India would help to better understand its
1. economic progress. 3. cultural values.
2. political development. 4. technological advances.
13. Ethnocentrism means
1. dying in battle for your country 3. killing a person because he or she is different from you.
2. judging other cultures by your own. 4. obeying the rules of your religion.
14. Which is a characteristic of most traditional societies?
1. Cultural diffusion leads to a strong sense of nationalism.
2. Families in rural areas tend to be smaller than those in urban areas.
3. Change is quickly accepted at all levels of society.
4. Religious beliefs and social organization are closely related.
15. Hunting and gathering are characteristics of
(1) the Paleolithic Era (2) the Neolithic Era (3) Middle Ages (4) Renaissance
16. One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
1. an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
2. a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
3. the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
4. a decrease in trade between cultural groups
17. What type of scientist/ person would be interested in studying about the remaining building structures
of ancient Egypt and Greece?
1. anthropologist 2. archaeologist 3. demographer 4. psychologist
18. Where does the archaeological evidence gathered by Louis and Mary Leakey suggest the
earliest humans developed?
(1) Great Rift Valley (3) Himalaya Mountains
(2) Amazon rain forest (4) Philippine archipelago
[REGENTS: January 2009]
* The Egyptians used papyrus to make paper.
* Many nomads raised goats and sheep.
* The Babylonians settled near the Tigris and the Euphrates Rivers
19. These statements show how the people of the Middle East have been influenced by
1. geography 2. ethnocentrism 3. religion 4. nationalism
20. The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they
1. had rich deposits of iron ore and coal 3. were isolated from other cultural influences
2. were easy to defend from invasion 4. provided a means of transportation and irrigation
21. Most of the Egyptian population is clustered in the Nile River Valley mainly because
1. the river is of great military importance 3. heavy industry is located along the river
2. it is the most scenic area in the country 4. the river is the major source of water for agriculture
22. The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of civilization" because they
1. introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa
2. established colonies throughout northern Europe
3. developed the first carts with wheels
4. traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region
23. One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, Ancient Egyptians, the Phoenicians, and the Mayas were similar is that each
1. developed extensive writing systems 3. emphasized quality in education
2. established monotheistic religions 4. encouraged democratic participation in government
Base your answer on the diagram and on your knowledge of social studies.
24. Which title best completes this diagram?
1. Elements of a Civilization 3. Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
2. Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age 4. Human Life 50,000 Years Ago
25. One similarity between Axum, Kush, and Nubia was that they were
1. military leaders in the Neolithic Age 3. rivers along which early trade developed
2. writers of epic poems about Greek cities 4. early civilizations in Africa
REVIEW QUESTIONS
26. The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
1. established a class structure for society 3. consist of prayers for salvation
2. are guidelines for living 4. promise a happy and easy life
27. Many Muslims live in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Based on this information, which conclusion is valid?
1. Most Muslims tend to support repressive governments.
2. Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures.
3. Most Muslims live in areas that are sparsely populated.
4. Islamic nations produce surplus food for export.
28. Judaism, Christianity and Islam are similar because they
1. base their beliefs on the Koran 3. stress belief in reincarnation
2. are monotheistic 4. promote the practice of polygamy
29. The city of Jerusalem is important because it
1. serves as the financial center of the Middle East
2. is a major port for Israel
3. has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
4. has become the center of industrial development for Palestinian Arabs
30. Hammurabi's Code, the Ten Commandments, and the Twelve Tables were all significant to their societies because they established
1. democratic governments 2. official religions 3. rules of behavior 4. economic systems
31. The belief in a single God is called
1. animism. 2. capitalism. 3. monotheism. 4. polytheism.
32. Which of the following supports the belief of spirits in nature?
1. Animism 2. Christianity 3. Islam 4. Democracy
33. The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of
1. Islam 2. Judaism 3. Shinto 4. Buddhism
34. The Torah and Talmud are most closely associated with the practice of
1. Islam 2. Judaism 3. Shinto 4. Buddhism
35. How many times each day must a Moslem pray each day?
1. none 2. once 3. twice 4. five times 5. ten times
36. If you were seeking a book about the beliefs of Christians you look at
1. the Bible 2. the Koran 3. the Torah 4. the Vedas
37. In a traditional economic system, which type of goods is most often produced?
(1) agricultural products (3) heavy industrial machinery
(2) military supplies (4) electronics and computers
38. Which letter shows where New York is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
39. Which letter shows where Washington, D.C. is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
40. Which letter shows where Texas is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
41. Which letter shows where California is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
42. Which letter shows where Canada is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
43. Which letter shows where Europe is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
44. Which letter shows where Africa is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
45. Which letter shows where Asia is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
46. Which letter shows where the Atlantic Ocean is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
47. Which letter shows where the Arctic Ocean is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
48. Which letter shows where the Indian Ocean is located?
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (5) E
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