Name: Class: Date: M/J World History Practice Review. True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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1 Class: Date: M/J World History Practice Review True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. The Sumerians first used their method of writing to create stories and poems. A True B False 2. Buddhist ideas were appealing to people in all levels of society. A True B False 3. Relative location is a location of a place in relation to another place (i.e. south or downhill). A True B False 4. Irrigation made farmers in Mesopotamia more productive. A True B False 5. Fossils are objects created and used by humans. A True B False 6. Sumerian women could be important religious leaders. A True B False 7. Paleontology is the study of ancient cultures based on artifacts and other remains. A True B False 8. Cultural diffusion is the spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one people to another. A True B False 1

2 9. This graphic organizer is an accurate depiction of the Ancient Indian caste system. A True B False 10. Language is a system of communication through the use of speech, a collection of sounds understood by a group of people to have the same meaning.. A True B False 11. Examine the graphic organizer above. Does this graphic organizer provide a true depiction of the Ancient Egyptian Society. A True B False 2

3 12. The invention of the alphabet changed the purposes for which written language was used. A True B False 13. The amount of land controlled by each city-state depended on its population. A True B False 14. Absolute location is the exact location of a place on the earth described by global coordinates. A True B False 15. A secondary source is written by someone who took part in the events described. A True B False 16. Wild herds are an example of the domestication of animals. A True B False 17. Hammurabi s Code showed that not all people were treated equally in Babylon. A True B False 18. Physical maps are the ratio between distances on a map & actual distances on the surface of earth. A True B False 19. Aryan society was very similar to Harappan society. A True B False 20. Phoenicia became powerful because its land was rich in resources. A True B False 21. The Mauryan Empire had an advanced system of government. A True B False 22. Attacks from outside were the main cause of the end of the Gupta rule. A True B False 3

4 23. The ice ages led to people migrating to all parts of the world. A True B False 24. The ancient Indians can boast of few significant achievements. A True B False Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 25. Which description best completes this graphic organizer? A Early Egyptian Society C Growth and its Effects on Trade B Growth of Ancient Egypt D The Gift of the Nile 26. The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons except A lack of leadership. C corruption. B increased taxes. D disease. 27. In Aryan society, which of the following was of highest importance in regard to the caste system? A interacting with people of different castes B moving to a higher level of the caste system C helping people from lower castes to rise up D adhering to the strict rules of the caste system 28. Which of the following predictions would most likely be true if Alexander had not died at a young age? A The Greeks will anoint Alexander to be their king. B Alexander will give back all of his conquered lands. C Alexander s empire will grow even larger. D The Persians will find a way to defeat Alexander. 4

5 PRACTICING SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS Study the map below and answer the question that follows. 29. What factor may have limited the growth of Sargon s empire? A Ninevah did not have enough water to support its population. B The Syrian Desert did not have enough good farmland. C The Akkadian army stopped the empire from expanding to the south. D The Euphrates River often flooded, making farming difficult. 30. Where was Lower Egypt located? A Lower Egypt or northern Egypt is downriver on the Nile. B Lower Egypt or northern Egypt is upriver on the Nile. 5

6 31. Most jade was mined near which natural feature? A Gulf of Honduras C Motagua River B Grijalva River D Caribbean Sea 6

7 32. The Aztec and Inca empires are indicated on this map by A Y for the Aztec and Z for the Inca. C X for the Aztec and Z for the Inca. B X for the Inca and Y for the Aztec. D Y for the Inca and Z for the Aztec. 7

8 Name: 33. Where was Upper Egypt located? A Upper Egypt or southern Egypt is located B Upper Egypt or southern Egypt is located upriver on the Nile. downriver on the Nile. 34. Where did the first Incas live? in the northern part of what is now Mexico in the Andes Mountains C along the coastline of eastern South America D in the rain forests of the Amazon A B 8

9 35. Which place did Alexander conquer without fighting a battle? A Gaugemela C Persia B Egypt D Thebes 36. What was the most important effect the killing of the Gracchus brothers had on Roman politics? A Lucius Cornelius Sulla named himself dictator. B the government decided to give farms to poor Romans. C the Romans formed a tripartite government. D Romans saw that violence could be used as a political weapon. 37. Other than trading their goods, what key role did many merchants perform for the Aztec emperors? A They controlled the distribution of all money in the empire. B They were spiritual advisers. C They were the official scribes, or historians, for the empire. D They were spies, alerting the emperors to possible troubles in other regions. 38. Groups of people that tend to travel and change settlements frequently, never settling in one place. A Migrants C Paleontologist B Nomads D Historians 39. Which of the following would Jains consider the most worthy goal in life? A to merge one s soul with the universal spirit B to provide help and support to all creatures C to always worship Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva D to never injure or kill another living thing 40. What does democracy mean? A rule of the leaders B rule of the people C rule of the few D rule of the powerful 41. Which of the following is the best prediction of what might have happened if the Gauls attack on Rome in 387 BC had failed? A Roman trade would have decreased. B Other neighboring countries would not have attacked Rome. C The Romans would have lost Sicily to Carthage. D The Romans would have gained new territory more quickly. 42. Make an inference: As ruler of Persia, what do you think Darius was most interested in doing? A defeating the Greeks in battle C developing a powerful army B building many roads in Persia D making Persia s empire strong 43. The first pharaoh and rulers after him wore a double crown to symbolize A their joint rule with their respective queens. B that both farming and herding were important. C their rule over both Upper and Lower Egypt. D that the Nile River flowed two ways. 9

10 44. Which of the following was most responsible for ending the first Jewish revolt against the Romans? A the destruction of Jewish homes and businesses B the banning of all Jews from Jerusalem C the burning of the Second Temple D the ongoing discrimination against Jews 45. Many of the finest paintings of ancient India are found in temples. What can you infer about the people of ancient India from this statement? A They valued art more than anything C They spent most of their time in else. temples. B Creating art was part of their D Religion was very important to them. religions. 46. Which factor makes the architecture of Maya buildings most outstanding? A Obsidian tools were used to cut the limestone into blocks. B The Maya did not have access to many raw materials. C Many workers were needed for construction. D The grand structures were built without modern tools. 47. How did the Greeks apply the Iliad and the Odyssey in everyday life? A by holding sporting contests in honor of their gods B by building great temples for their gods C by trying to follow the examples of the great heroes in the stories D by following the writing style of famous poets 48. Which of the following led China to make contact with other cultures? A The Chinese empire developed a powerful army. B The Chinese empire was invaded by other groups. C The Chinese empire fell into great poverty. D The Chinese empire became prosperous. 49. According to Greek mythology, why are there different seasons? A Demeter is separated from her daughter during the winter. B Apollo goes away for part of each year to rest. C Hephaestus is making weapons for the gods in his forge. D Hera is punishing humans for not worshipping the gods. 50. Which of the following happened after the second Jewish revolt against the Romans? A Many Jews moved throughout the Mediterranean region. B Many Jews from Egypt returned to Jerusalem. C Jews in Jerusalem began to disobey Roman officials. D Jews in Jerusalem constructed the Second Temple. 10

11 51. Which of the following shows that Hebrew women had few rights? A A Hebrew woman s husband was chosen for her by her father. B All Hebrew women could vote in elections. C Some Hebrew women became political leaders. D Some Hebrew women saved other Hebrews from enemies. 52. Roman roads were built primarily in order to allow A slaves to travel into the countryside. B Rome s armies to travel through the empire. C merchants to travel safely. D senators to get to the Senate. 53. The Nile rushed through rocky, hilly land south of Egypt. At several points, this terrain caused cataracts, or strong rapids, to form. The first cataract, 720 miles south of the Mediterranean, marked the southern border of Upper Egypt. Five more cataracts lay farther south. What conclusion can you draw from the passage? A The Nile River brought life to Egypt. B The Nile s cataracts made sailing very difficult. C The Nile provided early Egyptian farmers with an abundance of food. D The Nile provided early Egyptians with a source of transportation. 54. Why did trade with Kush decrease over time? A New trade partners disliked Kush. B Kushite farmers could not grow any food. C New trade routes went around Kush. D Kushite merchants were losing money. 55. Spartan women also received physical training. Like the men, they learned how to run, jump, wrestle, and throw javelins. What conclusion can you draw about Spartan women? A They mainly ran the households. C They did not enjoy their lives. B They disliked sports and exercise. D They were strong and healthy. 56. Which of the following does not describe Inca buildings? A Inca builders learned their craft from the Spanish conquistadors. B One use for them was to store food. C Some of them were used for religious purposes. D The stone cutting was so precise that no cement was needed. 11

12 57. What effect did farming have on people in the Stone Age? A It allowed them to paint caves. B It allowed them to build permanent settlements. C It allowed them to hunt for animals. D It allowed them to travel. 58. Which of the following happened first? A the Neolithic Era B the Ice Age C the Paleolithic Era D the Mesolithic Era 59. Caesar, having divided his forces... and having hastily [quickly] constructed some bridges, enters their country in three divisions, burns their houses and villages, and gets possession of a large number of cattle and men. Julius Caesar What can you infer about Caesar from this passage? A He wrote his own history so that people would remember his greatness. B He recorded this battle to record the number of cattle and men. C He recorded this battle to plan for other battles. D He wrote in great detail to show the power of his army to his enemies. 60. What was most likely the reason that ziggurats were tall? A to mark the center of the city C so architects could display their work B to honor the gods D so they could easily be found 61. Which of the following happened first? A Laws were established by the patrician officials in Rome. B Rome s laws were written down on 12 bronze tablets. C Citizens complained about laws they did not know existed. D Roman laws were displayed in public meeting places. 62. How are Mosaic laws different from the Ten Commandments? A Mosaic laws are the most important Jewish laws. B Mosaic laws are based on the Bible. C Mosaic laws guide Jews daily lives. D Mosaic laws do not need to be followed. 63. Sumerians enjoyed music. Kings and temples hired musicians to play on special occasions. Music and dance provided entertainment in marketplaces and homes. What can you infer from this text? A Music performances were common in Sumerian society. B Only royalty enjoyed music. C Playing instruments was common in Sumerian society. D Sumerian civilization included leisure activities such as enjoying music. 12

13 64. Alexander worked to spread Greek culture throughout his empire. What conclusion can you draw from this? A Alexander was trying to make the Persian Empire angry. B Alexander admired and enjoyed Greek culture and ideas. C Alexander was trying to build a friendship with the Greeks. D Alexander thought that all other cultures were weak. 65. Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its name? A the Fertile Crescent and the Mediterranean Sea B the northern plateau and the southern plateau C the Tigris River and the Euphrates River D the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea 66. Which sequence of events shows how Mesopotamia developed? A People built cities. People grew crops. People built canals. B People made laws. People moved to villages and cities. People lived where crops could grow. C People formed divisions of labor. The population grew. Agriculture was the basis of the society. D People settled where crops could grow. The population grew. Villages and cities formed. 67. Maya cities battled one another to gain A approval of the gods. B control of the trade routes. 68. The Shang were the first people in China to A use advanced metal tools. B domesticate pigs and sheep. C access to the temples. D control of the land. C develop a writing system. D hunt with bows and arrows. 69. Which of the following best describes Judaism s effect on later cultures? A Few cultures were shaped by Judaism. B All world cultures are based on Judaism. C Judaism helped shape Western cultures. D Most Eastern cultures were strongly influenced by Judaism. 70. All of the following cities began as Greek colonies except A Naples, Italy. C Istanbul, Turkey. B Alexandria, Egypt. D Marseille, France. 13

14 Graphic Organizers Examine the graphic organizer below and answer the questions below. 71. In the graphic organizer, (B) represents which of the following? A Sicily C Greece B Italy D Sardinia 72. In the graphic organizer, (E) represents which of the following? A Adriatic Sea C Ionian Sea B Tyrrhenian Sea D Ligurian Sea 73. In the graphic organizer, (F) represents which of the following? A Adriatic Sea C Ionian Sea B Tyrrhenian Sea D Ligurian Sea 74. In the graphic organizer, (A) represents which of the following? A Italy C Sicily B Greece D Sardinia 75. In the graphic organizer, (C) represents which of the following? A Italy C Sardinia B Sicily D Greece 14

15 76. What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin? A Sparta refused to join Athens in the Delian League. B Athens joined forces with the Persians. C Athens quit the Peloponnesian League. D Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece. Graphic Organizer #1 77. Examine the graphic organizer above. Which would be the best heading for this graphic organizer. A Life on the Greek Peninsula C Benefits of Greek Geography on Ancient Greek Civilization B How Geography Shaped Ancient D The Effects of the Seas on Ancient Greek Civilization Greek Civilization 78. Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion? A the pyramids C the afterlife B the heavens D the pharaohs 79. India s monsoons are seasonal. What does this reveal about the monsoons? A The monsoons only occasionally take place. B The monsoons occur on a daily basis. C The monsoons occur in a regular pattern. D The monsoons almost never take place. 80. Which of the following was the best way to create a huge open area within a building? A combine a set of arches C build connecting aqueducts B combine a set of layers D build an arched bridge 81. Which of the following best describes why Roman emperors by the end of the AD 100s started giving up land the Roman army conquered? A They feared the farmers would become upset. B They feared the taxes would be too high. C They feared the empire had become too large to defend efficiently. D They feared the empire had become too small to defend efficiently. 15

16 82. The popular Maya ball game was similar to today s basketball because both sports A allow players to bounce the balls off their heads. B ban the use of hands and feet. C are played with teams of five players. D are based on getting a ball through a ring. 83. All of the following Greek leaders probably would have approved of the type of democracy found in the United States except A Pericles. C Cleisthenes. B Solon. D Draco. 84. What did the Spaniards unknowingly bring with them that helped them conquer the Aztecs? A small insects that ate the Aztecs main crops B deadly diseases, such as smallpox C stowaway slaves that helped the Spaniards in battle D horses 85. What event took place soon before the Spaniards arrived and led to the fall of the Inca Empire? A an outbreak of small pox C a civil war B a drought that caused a terrible famine D a devastating earthquake 86. The Dead Sea Scrolls helped scholars learn about A how the Mosaic law was written. B how the Jews lived around 2,000 years ago. C why Judaism became the first monotheistic religion. D how Jews left Egypt during the Exodus. 87. He was among the first leaders to have a permanent army. This text refers to A Sargon I. B Kish. C Utu. D Gilgamesh. 88. Which of the following was not a reason the Spanish explorers and soldiers came to the Americas? A to explore new lands C to search for gold B to spread the Catholic religion D to gain religious freedom 89. Which of the following best describes how Chinese society changed as a result of the Shang dynasty? A The landowners were forced to give up their wealth. B The number of poor people in China increased. C The control of the people by kings decreased. D The social order in China became more organized. 16

17 Graphic Organizer #3 90. Carefully examine the graphic organizer shown above. Which two city-states are being compared? A Minoa and Mycenae C Athens and Troy B Athens and Sparta D Corinth and Byzantium 91. Which of the following led to the end of the Minoan civilization? A Earthquakes destroyed many of their cities. B They were attacked by Europeans. C A volcanic eruption ruined their cities. D Other cultures refused to trade with them. 92. Which of the following correctly shows the order of emperors in China? A Shi Huangdi, Wudi, Liu Bang C Confucius, Liu Bang, Wudi B Shi Huangdi, Liu Bang, Wudi D Liu Bang, Shi Huangdi, Wudi 93. Which word best describes the Roman approach to science and engineering? A practical C majestic B experimental D original 94. Which of the following best explains how Qin rule affected China? A China became unified under Qin rule. B China had more problems under Qin rule. C China had more poverty under Qin rule. D China became divided under Qin rule. 17

18 Graphic Organizer #2 95. Graphic organizer #2 displays types of governments. Which type of government fits in blank #3. A Democracy C Oligarchy B Monarchy D Tyranny 96. Graphic organizer #2 displays types of governments. Which type of government fits in blank #2. A Oligarchy C Democracy B Monarchy D Tyranny 97. Graphic organizer #2 displays types of governments. Which type of government fits in blank #1. A Tyranny C Democracy B Oligarchy D Monarchy 98. Aryans believed that the most important thing in life was warfare. If this statement is true, which of the following facts best supports it? A The Aryans were mainly nomadic sheep and cattle herders. B Sometimes rajas joined forces to fight a common enemy. C Aryans fought each other nearly as often as they fought outsiders. D Some Aryan writings describe the Aryan invasion of India. 99. Why were juries in Athens designed to have an odd number of members? A to prevent ties B so there would always be discussion C to ensure that each citizen had a vote D to prevent aristocrats from being unfair 100. How did Judaism influence the development of Islam? A Early followers of Islam honored the Sabbath. B The teachings of Jesus reflect Jewish ideas. C The first people to follow Islam believed they descended from Abraham. D The people who follow Islam are required to follow the Mosaic laws. 18

19 101. The emperor believed that by banning certain Jewish rituals, people would A participate in trading. C fight harder. B give up Judaism. D participate in the military Which Greek hero has been the subject of dozens of films? A Hercules C Zeus B Poseidon D Dionysus 103. Scientists believe language developed in the Stone Age for all the following reasons except A the distribution of food. C hunting purposes. B creating art. D the formation of new relationships Which is a primary source? A a journal entry from a young bride traveling west B a book about the people of ancient China C an article in a current encyclopedia D data on weather and climate 105. Which of the following statements does not describe life for the lower-class Incas? A Parents taught their children how to work. B Lower-class Incas lived in apartment-like buildings in Cuzco. C Most lower-class children did not go to school. D Inca law forced lower-class citizens to wear plain clothes Why might a Kushite king be grateful for the cataracts located on the Nile? A The cataracts made it easy to grow various crops. B The cataracts were a steady source of food. C The cataracts helped keep Kush safe from Egypt. D The cataracts allowed people to travel easily Why did the Roman government have a system of checks and balances? A to make sure that plebeians and patricians shared power B to ensure that the Roman Senate would run the city fairly C to keep one part of the government from becoming too strong D to help Roman citizens get involved in government 108. Which of the following was not part of the domestication of animals in the New Stone Age? A Animals were used as materials for shelter. B Animals were used for carrying loads. C Animals were used for clothes. D Animals were used for food What was the effect on China of the popularity of silk in Rome? A China stopped trading. C China became wealthy. B China ended farming. D China started a war. 19

20 110. In what way were the Mycenaeans different from the Minoans? A The Mycenaeans were not traders. B The Mycenaeans lived on Greek islands. C The Mycenaeans lived on the Greek mainland. D The Mycenaeans did not speak Greek Which of the following groups did not control the Israelites? A Canaanites C Chaldeans B Persians D Romans 112. What is the difference between canals and rivers? A Canals mark borders of a civilization. Rivers divide regions of a civilization. B Canals are used as trade routes. Rivers are used for irrigation. C People settle along rivers. People do not settle near canals. D Canals are made by people. Rivers are natural Which best describes how the people of Athens responded to Draco s laws? A They liked the freedom that the laws gave them. B They believed that the laws produced more crime. C They believed that the laws helped tyrants. D They felt that the laws were too strict Which of the following best describes the role that horses played in the conquest of the Aztecs? A Horses drank much of the water that the Aztecs needed to survive. B Horses were large and powerful and the Aztecs were terrified of them. C Horses slowed the conquistadors, which delayed the conquest. D Horses ate crops that were necessary for the Aztecs to survive What caused Darius to first become angry with the Greeks? A Some Greeks gave aid to other Greeks who rebelled against Persia. B Many Greeks stated that Greece was more advanced than Persia. C Greek city-states would not allow people to practice Zoroastrianism. D Greek city-states refused to help Persia in its war with Turkey Predict what would have happened if Kushites had not had items to export. A Kushites would have been unable to trade for goods. B Kushites would have invaded places that had items. C Kushites would have established greater trade networks. D Kushites would have been able to harvest more wood. 20

21 117. Which ancient writing system is illustrated in the picture above? A Egyptian hieroglyphics C Sumerian cuneiform B Chinese characters D Phoenician alphabet 118. In geographical terms, the land of Greece is a large A peninsula. C island. B isthmus. D continent. 21

22 PRACTICING SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS Study the passage below and answer the question that follows What role does the system of checks and balances play in the United States government? A It controls the banking system. B It prevents each branch from overpowering the others. C It guarantees that everyone gets to vote. D It is a kind of constitution The Zhou leaders granted land in return for loyalty, military support, and other services. This system was essentially a way to A encourage farmers and nobles to get along better. B purchase people s loyalty and support. C share wealth for the good of the people. D increase farming throughout China What material did the Romans invent that helped their structures last? A cement C lime B volcanic rock D asphalt 122. The central beliefs of Judaism are God, education, justice, and A obedience. C worship. B ritual. D work. 22

23 123. Which of the following led to the development of Hinduism? A Aryan religious leaders recognized that Brahmanism was flawed. B People from Central Asia brought their religious ideas to India. C Vedic scholars gained new insights from the Upanishads. D The Hindu people from Persia took control of Aryan society During the early democracy in Greece, why did people have meetings outdoors? A to make sure everyone could attend C to make it easier to vote B to allow visitors to watch the D to make it easier to hear speakers meetings 125. Which of the following is the main reason why the Roman language spread to the farthest parts of the empire? A The Romans established the first school system. B The Romans conducted business in their language. C The Romans wrote poetry. D The Romans wrote speeches The Parthenon is a famous Greek A vase. B building. C painting. D poem Which of the following best defines a lyric poem? A a poem that teaches life s lessons C a poem about Greek heroes B a poem set to music D a poem that explains natural events 128. Which of the following best describes why many people became Jesus s followers? A The Torah told them to follow a man named Jesus. B He traveled and taught them about his ideas. C The emperor ordered them to follow Jesus. D They read what he wrote in the Bible What happened to soldiers after the Maya captured them in battle? A They were released. C They became slaves. B They became laborers. D They became farmers Both Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were well-planned cities. What inference can you make about the people of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro from this statement? A They wanted the cities to be identical. B They had difficulty completing tasks. C They were intelligent and talented. D They knew how to deal with the monsoon. 23

24 131. Which common behavior today comes from the Jewish idea of honoring the Sabbath? A Many people study the Bible. B Many people give to charity. C Many people do not work on the weekends. D Many people follow the Ten Commandments Which of the following leaders founded the Xia dynasty? A Yu the Great C Chou Li B Xia Shang D Huang-He 133. Which landform separates China from its neighbors to the north? A the Gobi Desert C the Pacific Ocean B the Plateau of Tibet D the Himalayan Mountains 134. Which is an inference about why city-states fought each other for farmland? A Each city-state owned crops that had been destroyed by natural causes. B Each city-state wanted to have enough farmland to grow food. C Each city-state had only one skill, which was farming. D Each city-state wanted to build walls around its farms According to Roman legends, Rome s founders descended from A Aeneas. C Romulus. B Cincinnatus. D Remus In terms of importance to Alexander, which of the following would you rank first? A caring for his sons C defeating the Persians B spreading Greek culture D expanding his empire 137. The two major mountain ranges that run through Italy are the Alps and the A Vesuvius. C Apennines. B Aeneans. D Etruscans Who would the people of Egypt blame if crops did not grow or if disease struck? A the dynasty that was in power B the mummies whose ka was disturbed C the pharaoh who was both ruler and god D the farmers whose small villages were unclean 139. Which of the following shows that Greek mythology is part of today s popular culture? A Students learn about Greek mythology in school. B Many people worship Greek gods and goddesses. C People travel to Greece to hear lyric poems. D Some sports teams are named after figures from Greek mythology. 24

25 140. The first Aztecs were A farmers from what is now northern Mexico. B Europeans who settled in central Mexico. C shepherds from the mountains of Mexico. D fishers from the west coast of Mexico. Graphic Organizers Examine the graphic organizer below and answer the questions below Which would be the best title for this graphic organizer? A The fall of the Byzantine C The fall of Latium B The fall of Rome Western D Causes of Rome s Collapse 142. What happened after the Guptas took control of India? A Indians could not practice Buddhism. C Hinduism became more popular. B Indians could not practice Jainism. D Hinduism became less popular The most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom was A Horus. C Khufu. B Sinai. D Menes What is the purpose of the Talmud? A to state the laws that Jews must follow C to reveal the word of God B to tell the history of the Jews D to explain Jewish laws 145. From an early age, Spartan boys were trained to be A soldiers. C leaders. B writers. D teachers Which event after 88 BC had the most important effect on the Roman republic s government? A Romans caught and executed 6,000 rebellious slaves. B Marius gained political power through his loyal army troops. C Spartacus led slaves to rise up and demand freedom. D Sulla named himself dictator. 25

26 147. Which is the best summary of Maya society? A The lower classes provided religious ceremonies and the upper class controlled the economy. B The upper and lower classes provided food and goods for each other. C The lower classes provided food and labor and the upper class led religious ceremonies. D The upper class included farming families and priests and the lower classes included warriors Which of these best summarizes the Exodus? A the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan B the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia C the Hebrews departure from Egypt D the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans 149. This statue represents the founder of which religion? A Buddhism C Confucianism B Shintoism D Hinduism 150. The Romans frequently made payments to the Goths. This system was essentially a way to prevent the A Goths from attacking Rome. B Goths from farming in the Roman Empire. C Romans from trading with the Huns. D Romans from trading with the Goths The Nile River Valley was well suited for settlement. Which of the following statements supports this fact? A The geography supported various desert plants and birds. B The geography helped to unify the country. C The geography included areas for farming. D The geography included many areas for hunters to hunt widely At what age were Spartan men done serving in the army? A 60 C 40 B 50 D 70 26

27 153. Which of the following best summarizes the geography of Greece? A a cold, barren land C a land of small hills and dense forests B a land of flat, fertile plains D a rocky, mountainous land Graphic Organizers Examine the graphic organizer below and answer the questions below The order in which Rome expanded its control in the Mediterranean region is shown by which of the following sequences of letters? A X W Y C Y X W B W X Y D Y W X 155. Which of the following was the most important factor in Rome s military success during the 300s BC? A Neighbors saw the Romans as a threat and declared war on them. B Gaius Marius encouraged poor people to join the army. C The Roman trade network brought more metal goods into Rome. D The Roman army was flexible because of its organization Which of the following statements best summarizes why people learned how to make clothes and build shelters after migrating out of Africa? A They needed to trade living spaces with others. B They needed to trade cloth with other merchants. C They needed less protection to survive in warmer areas. D They needed more protection to survive in colder areas Which of the following statements about Kushite culture is most accurate? A Most of the elements of Kushite culture were borrowed from other cultures. B Some of the elements of Kushite culture were borrowed from other cultures. C All of the elements of Kushite culture were borrowed from other cultures. D None of the elements of Kushite culture were borrowed from other cultures. 27

28 158. Which of the following best describes how Caesar responded to the Senate and Pompey after the war in Gaul? A He led his army into Greece. C He kept his army in Gaul. B He led his army into Italy. D He asked for a meeting with the Senate Most Greek temples were surrounded by A tall columns. B pretty trees The most sacred text in Judaism is the A Hebrew Bible. B Talmud Cicero wanted the Romans to give power to A the Senate. B Marc Antony A Jewish house of worship is called a A Sabbath. B synagogue. C golden railings. D detailed paintings. C Torah. D Dead Sea Scrolls. C Augustus. D Julius Caesar. C church. D Torah What was the relationship between Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great? A Philip was Alexander s father. C Philip was Alexander s son. B Philip was Alexander s uncle. D Philip was Alexander s cousin Which of the following best describes a representative democracy? A All citizens help make the laws. B All men, women, and children can vote. C Citizens act as judges and lawmakers. D Citizens elect officials to make the laws Which religion best completes the graphic organizer? A Buddhism C Shintoism B Taoism D Hinduism 28

29 166. What effect did the occupation of Judea have on the Roman Empire? A It brought peace to the regions. B It allowed traders to track trade routes. C It caused the Jews to become part of the government. D It caused the Jews to rebel against Roman rule You are a farmer in ancient Mesopotamia and you grow 500 bushels a year. Your family uses 300 bushels a year. What do you have? A a surplus of 300 bushels C a surplus of 200 bushels B a surplus of 500 bushels D a surplus of 800 bushels 168. The many achievements of ancient Greece were important because A they helped Greece become a military power. B they encouraged people to use reason. C they showed the curiosity of the Greek mind. D they strongly shaped Western civilization Which of the following objects would probably interest a historian the most? A a document analyzing a biblical passage from the Middle Ages B a textbook written during the French Revolution C an editorial in a newspaper about the Vietnam War D a first-person account of the Trojan War recorded on a piece of pottery 170. Scribes had power in Sumerian society. What can you conclude from this? A People who could read and write were important. B Scribes invented pictographs and cuneiform. C Scribes could rise through the social classes. D All scribes came from the upper classes Confucius stated that moral leadership, not laws, would bring order to China. What does this mean? A People who become leaders should disregard the laws of China. B Leaders should act decently and always try to do the right thing. C Laws should be made that require people to behave correctly. D Government workers should act the same as farmers and artisans. 29

30 172. Which statement best identifies what the graphic organizer represents? A The Jewish Diaspera B The Babalonian Captivity C The Jewish Revolt Against Rome. D The Jewish Revolt Against The Persian Empire Which of the following shows that Shi Huangdi was a follower of Legalism? A He insisted that the Chinese people respect nature. B He created a strong government with strict laws. C He provided landowners with more land for farming. D He encouraged people to always act decently Which choice best completes the graphic organizer? A 1. Abraham 2. Isaac 3. Jacob B 1. Abram 2. Lot 3. Edom C 1. Shadrach 2. Meshach 3. Abednego D 1. Israel 2. David 3. Isaac 30

31 175. Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures? A The tombs served as museums. B The tombs were the private storage rooms of the pharaoh. C Egyptians believed tombs to be the safest places in the kingdom. D Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed such materials in the afterlife Many nearby countries declared war on Rome because they A were allied with Carthage. C wanted to force Rome to trade with them. B were threatened by Rome s power. D wanted to control Rome s military Which event took place before the Babylonian Captivity? A The Romans conquered the Jews. C the Diaspora B The Maccabees led a successful revolt. D The Assyrians conquered the Jews Which of the following best describes Sumerian advances in medicine? A Sumerians recorded their observations when practicing medicine. B Sumerians became skilled at using milk, figs, and salt in treating people. C Sumerians became effective at treating different symptoms and parts of the body. D Sumerians used natural resources to make healing drugs Because traveling by land in Greece was difficult, the Greeks A learned how to climb mountains. C took up farming. B gave up trying to travel. D became expert shipbuilders Early humans eventually formed hunter-gatherer societies. What conclusion can you draw from this fact? A Early humans had to rely on collecting plants for food. B Early humans became skilled at hunting outside of groups. C Early humans stopped making advancements in spear making. D Early humans wanted to be able to stay in one area Which natural obstacle led Phoenicians to use the sea for trade? A desert C mountains to the east and north B flooding rivers D overcrowded forests 182. According to Roman legend, which of the following happened before Aeneas reached Italy? A Aeneas carried his father out of a burning city. B Aeneas married the daughter of a Latin king. C Remus and Romulus founded Rome. D The Greeks destroyed Troy in the Trojan War By the 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power. Based on this fact, what conclusion can you make about Egypt s resources? A Its resources were being heavily taxed. B It was a rich country. C It was a poor country. D Its resources were being sent to help other countries. 31

32 184. What event do many historians consider the end of the Western Roman Empire? A a Roman general overthrowing the emperor and naming himself king B a barbarian general overthrowing the emperor and naming himself king C Justinian fighting against the Goths D Constantine fighting against the Goths 185. An archaeologist would most likely explore A a mountain range that forms the border of a geographic region. B data about climate in a region. C a forest or other unpopulated area. D the site of an ancient battle One characteristic that Sumerians believed their gods possessed was a need to A help mankind. C conquer other gods. B worship the moon and the sun. D be worshipped and pleased Which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between farming and the growth of towns? A Farming competed with hunting and gathering practices. B Farming held back developments in the arts. C The development of farming helped establish permanent settlements. D The development of farming led to more hunter-gatherer groups Which of the following is the best prediction of what might have happened in Sparta if its army had become weak? A Slaves would have staged a rebellion. B Spartan women would have joined the army. C Boys would have lost their courage and strength. D Soldiers would have lost their self-confidence Which of the following best describes why Marc Antony and Octavian became enemies? A Marc Antony lost battles in the East that were very important to Octavian. B Marc Antony protected Brutus from Octavian s army. C Marc Antony did not agree with Octavian s changes in the city of Rome. D Marc Antony divorced Octavian s sister to become co-ruler of Egypt Hunter-gatherer societies in the Old Stone Age had all of the following except A religion. C fire. B art. D tools Greek philosophers believed that one thing was more important than anything else in life. What was it? A understanding how the human body works B using the human mind to think and understand C encouraging people to worship the gods D helping others to be happy and comfortable 32

33 192. What were the key factors in the rise of the Aztec Empire? A geographic location, large population, and superior weapons B very literate citizens, restricted borders, and tightly enforced laws C fertile farmland and access to plenty of drinking water and gold D war, tribute, and trade 193. What does monotheism mean? A following Mosaic law B honoring the Sabbath C believing in only one god D receiving messages from God 194. In what way was the Roman law of the Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution? A They both were written more than 1,000 years ago. B They both were written to protect people s rights. C They both were written to protect the rights of the wealthy. D They both were first written on bronze tablets Which of the following best summarizes how the forests affected the early Maya? A They had to be cleared to make farmland. B They blocked some of the Maya trade routes. C They supplied the materials the Maya used to build homes. D They made farming hard but provided valuable resources Which of the following best summarizes Liu Bang s approach to ruling China? A undisciplined and unfair C weak and ineffective B moderate and reasonable D harsh and overly strict 197. Greek myths were stories that explained A why natural or historical events happened. B what things the Greek people most valued. C why humans should worship the gods. D why humans or animals behaved like they did Which event was most influential in causing the patricians to change the Roman government? A Aeneas formed an alliance with the Latins. B Cincinnatus defended Rome against powerful enemies. C Plebeians formed a council and elected their own officials. D Romans chose dictators to lead the city during times of war The Zhou lasted longer than any other Chinese dynasty. Which of the following is the best inference? A Any dynasty that stays in power for a long time is corrupt. B The Zhou only lasted that long because the people did not care who ruled them. C To be in power for that long, the Zhou must have been very effective. D This reveals that the Zhou leaders did not know how to govern. 33

34 200. Which is the best prediction of what might have happened if Maya cities had stopped warring with one another? A The Maya might have overthrown their kings. B Maya civilization might not have collapsed in the 900s. C The region where the Maya lived might not have suffered from a drought. D Maya society might have produced less art Other Native American tribes made alliances with Cortés because A they did not like paying tribute to the Aztecs. B they wanted to adopt the Catholic religion. C Cortés forced them. D they were interested in moving to Spain Which of the following does not describe the first democracy in Athens? A All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly. B Citizens could serve on smaller councils. C Aristocrats had more power than citizens. D Every citizen had the right to speak The desert to the west was too big and harsh to cross. To the north was, the Mediterranean To the east was the Red Sea. Cataracts in the Nile itself made it difficult for sail in from the south. What is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the passage? A The Nile provided early Egyptians with a source of transportation. B The Nile Valley offered many advantages in addition to a stable food supply. C The desert, bodies of water, and cataracts provided natural protection from enemies. D The Nile s cataracts made sailing very difficult Why was the Inca road system important? A The roads all led to Machu Picchu. B The roads formed a ring around Cuzco. C The roads connected all parts of the empire. D The roads were used as part of religious ceremonies Pyramids are A temples where the people are allowed to come and pray. B stone tombs with four rectangle-shaped sides that join a limestone roof. C royal tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet in a point on top. D warehouses where surplus food is stored Which of the following was one effect of Asoka Maurya becoming a Buddhist? A He conquered many Indian kingdoms. C He expanded the size of his empire. B He fought against his brother for D He swore to not fight any more wars. power. 34

35 207. Which of the following best describes how Egyptian civilization developed? A Farms replaced cities and then pyramids. C Cities broke off into scattered farms. B Farms grew into villages and then cities. D Villages replaced towns Which of the following predictions best describes what might have happened if Roman laws were not written down? A Romans would have stopped going to the forum. B Plebeians would have lost their rights. C Patricians would have stopped making laws. D Citizens would have broken laws without knowing it Which factor in the decline of Maya civilization was completely beyond the control of the Maya? A The increasing warfare destroyed crops. B Demanding kings caused rebellions. C Competition for land caused more warfare. D Drought made it difficult for farmers to grow crops Which of the following best summarizes an effect the military battles had on farming? A New crop varieties began to develop. B New farming techniques began to develop. C There were not enough soldiers to fight in the army. D There were not enough farmers to grow food A government in which only a few people have power is called A a democracy. C a tyrant. B an oligarchy. D a monarchy Which of the following is the most appropriate response to the statement The Qin dynasty was bad for China? A That is correct. The dynasty weakened and divided China. B That is true, because the people adored Shi Huangdi. C That is incorrect. The dynasty strengthened and unified China. D That is false, because the people were unhappy with Shi Huangdi Under which leader did democracy in Athens work best? A Peisistratus C Pericles B Solon D Draco 214. Which of the following was not part of Alexander s empire? A Rome C Macedonia B Syria D Egypt 215. Which of the following was of the highest importance to Chinese people during the Han dynasty? A understanding Confucianism C honoring one s family B serving in the military D earning a lot of money 35

36 216. Which of the following events took place last? A The caravan left China with armed guards. B Camels were loaded with silk and other valuables. C Local traders took the silk to its final destination. D The silk was traded for gold, silver, or gems Which of the following best defines a polis? A a period of great achievements B a high hill on which a fortress was often built C a marketplace where goods were traded D a small city-state 218. Make a prediction: Which of the following would most likely have happened if Indian farmers had not learned how to irrigate their fields? A Rajas would not have claimed Indian lands. B Villages would not have grown along the rivers. C Towns would not have had indoor plumbing. D Aryans would not have invaded India What effect did the invention of tools have on early humans? A They increased chances for survival. B They decreased chances for survival. C They required humans to stand close to animals when hunting. D They allowed more animals to graze the fields A tool on a map showing cardinal (N,E,S,W) and intermediate (NE,SE,NW,SW) directions. A gps C map key B scale D compass rose 221. Early people probably believed in gods and goddesses associated with the elements air, water, fire, and earth or with animals. Which is the best inference based on this statement? A Early people based their religion on agriculture. B Early people based their religion on things they could build. C Early people based their religion on nature and their environment. D Early people based their religion on domestication The Roman language influenced how people speak and write today because A many people travel to Rome for vacation. B many people enjoy watching comic plays. C modern languages are based on the Roman language. D modern languages are easy to learn. 36

37 223. With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree? A Unhappiness is caused by wanting to keep what one likes. B Contentment springs from gaining what one wants. C Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire. D Suffering comes from not having what one wants Which Hebrew woman is seen as a model of devotion to one s family? A Naomi C Ruth B Queen Esther D Deborah 225. In terms of importance to Rome s growth, which effect of Italy s climate would you rank first? A It provided Romans with a large food supply. B It made it possible for people to work outside. C It prevented others from attacking Rome. D It allowed people to travel across the country Why did the Ashkenazim and Sephardim develop different rituals and cultures? A They lived in different parts of the world. B They both settled in Europe. C They were discriminated against by different rulers. D They shared the same basic beliefs Which of the following guidelines of Confucius might be objected to today? A Children should respect their parents. B Family members should be loyal to each other. C Fathers should display high moral values. D Wives should obey their husbands Which statement best represents the development of a civilization? A People prefer government jobs to life as a farmer. B People rely on hunting and gathering because it is the only way to survive. C If they have a steady food supply, people can develop a complex society. D The development of cities led to inventions like irrigation What can you infer about the natural resources used in Maya warfare? A Cacao was an important resource used in Maya warfare. B Jade was an important resource used in Maya warfare. C Obsidian was an important resource used in Maya warfare. D Rubber trees were an important resource used in Maya warfare What was the effect of all people in China using the same coins and the same writing system? A The government strengthened. C Trade became much easier. B People were happier. D There were fewer gold coins Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar both A built up Babylon. B built beautiful palaces. C used chariots in battle. D captured Phoenicia. 37