Name: ____________________________________
1.
The chart gives information about the Neolithic Revolution 10,000 years ago.
Figure 1
Which of the entries in Column A is a continent?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Africa
China
Mexico
Peru
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2.
Use the table to answer the question.
Figure 2
According to the table, which civilization came first?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rome
China
Aztec
Fertile Crescent
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3.
The leadership of Genghis Khan, the use of the stirrup, and excellent horsemanship skills all
contributed directly to the
A.
B.
C.
D.
collapse of Silk Road trade
defeat of Tokugawa Japan
beginning of European exploration
rise of the Mongol Empire
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4.
Mary Leakey (1913-1996), a famous archeologist, made this
observation in 1978 in the east African nation of Tanzania.
OBSERVATION: "What do these footprints tell us?
First...that at least 3,600,000 years ago, what I believe to be
man's direct ancestor walked fully upright with a ...free-striding
gate. Secondly, that the form of the foot was exactly the same as
ours."
Figure 3
Mary Leakey's finding's are exciting to her because she found
A.
B.
C.
D.
great wealth in African diamond mines
human origins common to the whole human race
dinosaur fossils in Tanzania's hills
a way to travel throughout Africa at low cost
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5.
Figure 4
Column A highlights gifts from the ancient river civilization of
A.
B.
C.
D.
China
Indus
Sumer
Egypt
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6.
[Refer to figure 2]
A more specific title for column now labeled Civilizations would be
A.
B.
C.
D.
Old Fashioned Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations
Modern Civilizations
Prehistoric Civilizations
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7.
In the European feudal system under manorialism, what is the most significant economic
commodity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
livestock
land
gold and silver
sugar and spices
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8.
The drawings below represent four different types of architecture.
Figure 5
Which building would be most likely to include gargoyles, flying buttresses, and stained glass
windows?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A
B
C
D
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9.
Base your answer to the question on the illustration below and on your knowledge of social
studies.
Which individual supported the theory represented in this illustration?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Socrates
Ptolemy
Dante
Galileo
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10.
Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity.
The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.
Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only.
Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.
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11.
Use the table to answer the question.
Figure 6
Which of the following groups best describes religions founded in the Middle East?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hinduism and Buddhism
Islam, Judaism and Christianity
Christianity and Islam
Buddhism, Christianity and Islam
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12.



Keeping field notes from excavation sites
Analyzing radiocarbon dating test results
Examining and cataloging artifacts
Which social scientist directly engages in these activities?
A.
B.
C.
D.
political scientist
archaeologist
historian
sociologist
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13.
From which two cities did the religion of Islam spread?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Rome and Athens
Mecca and Medina
Milan and Damascus
Tours and Vienna
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14.
Another name for the Neolithic Revolution is the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Agricultural Revolution
Paleolithic Revolution
Commerical Revolution
Information Revolution
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15.
Figure 7
According to this chart, Cro-Magnon man was found in
A.
B.
C.
D.
Europe
Asia
South America
Africa
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16.
The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers are most closely
associated with the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Maurya Empire
Qin dynasty
Persian Empire
Hellenistic culture
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17.
[Refer to figure 6]
Of the religions listed in this chart, which is the oldest and the most recent?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Christianity (oldest) and Islam (most recent)
Judaism (oldest) and Islam (most recent)
Hinduism (oldest) and Judaism (most recent)
Buddhism (oldest) and Christianity (most recent)
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18.
Base your answer to the question on the photographs below and on your knowledge of social
studies.
The cultural contributions shown in these photographs were developed during the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Mesopotamian civilizations
Pax Romana
Tang dynasty
Byzantine Empire
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19.
People migrating from Asia during the Ice Age (beginning 1.6 million years ago) came to North
America because they were
A.
B.
C.
D.
following herds of wild animals
seeking religious freedeom
brought in slave ships
seeking better jobs and education
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20.
Figure 8
During the Middle Ages in Western Europe, the clergy had much prestige and power. This was
because of the Church's
A.
B.
C.
D.
exclusive control of gunpowder
achievements in education
military strength
control of the Italian banking system
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21.
The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly by the Tigris River,
the Zagros Mountains, and the Syrian Desert?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chinese
Maya
Egyptian
Mesopotamian
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22.
During the Middle Ages, which language was spoken by most of the educated people in
Western Europe?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Latin
English
French
German
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23.
Considering the following facts as you answer the question below.




Chinese landscape painting was popular.
Calligraphy, fancy handwriting, flourished.
Pagoda shaped temples were created.
Porcelain was made.
The above events show that during the Tang and Song dynasties (600–1200s), China
A.
B.
C.
D.
was military weak
lacked a strong government
arts were important
women did simple craft work
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24.
Base your answer to the question on the speakers’ statements below and on your knowledge of
social studies.
Speaker A: We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem in the hands of those who believe in
Allah.
Speaker B: Come and battle while there is still time to protect the Holy Land where Christ
walked.
Speaker C: We must go forth to heal the split between the churches.
Speaker D: An investment in ships and knights will yield control of profitable trade routes.
Figure 9
Which speaker is expressing an economic motive for the Crusades?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A
B
C
D
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25.
Every society goes through changes. The Chinese explained the change in rulers as the will of
the gods. When floods, riots, famines and loss of battles hit China, the people believed that the
ruler no longer had the favor of the gods to rule. This favor or power to rule was known as
A.
B.
C.
D.
Divine Right
Mandate of Heaven
Might Makes Right
Rollover Empires
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26.
Hieroglyphics and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
A.
B.
C.
D.
subsistence farming
painting and sculpture
oral traditions
recorded history
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27.
Base your answer to the question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social
studies.
…The girl and two other children were left on a mountaintop to succumb [fall victim] to
the cold as offerings to the gods, according to the archaeologists who found the
mummified remains in Argentina in 1999….
— “Frozen Inca Mummy Goes On Display,” National Geographic News, September 11, 2007
This passage best illustrates the role of archaeologists in
A.
B.
C.
D.
interpreting evidence
challenging customs
classifying artifacts
planning expeditions
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28.
Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states?
A.
B.
C.
D.
deserts
mountainous terrain
vast plains
monsoons
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29.
Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Early peoples made greater cultural advancements than did people of later civilizations.
The Neolithic Revolution resulted in changes for nomadic peoples.
New technology was developed during the Neolithic Revolution.
Agricultural developments resulted in the establishment of permanent settlements.
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30.
Figure 10
The Sumerians surrounded their cities with thick walls to protect themselves from enemies. The
largest structure in the city was a solid brick platform where the temple to the god of the city
stood. What is the name given this platform?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a ziggurat
an oasis
an amphitheater
a monastery
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31.
The plants and animals that live in an area can be part of its culture. This is because the plants
and animals may become part of the people’s _______.
A.
B.
C.
D.
religion
games
stories
diet
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32.
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Judaism
D. Christianity
-------------33.
[Refer to figure 4]
What would be a good title for the chart?
A.
B.
C.
D.
China Leads All Ancient Societies
Trade Helps Cultures Spread
Contributions of Early River Civilizations
European Civilization Leads the Way
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34.
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
I. _________________________________
A. CitiesB. Complex governmentC. Job specializationD. Writing system
A.
B.
C.
D.
Examples of Early Technology
Results of Cultural Diversity
Characteristics of Civilizations
Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
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35.
What change led to the beginning of civilizations?
A. People started farming instead of hunting and gathering.
B. People started using cars to travel instead of horses.
C. People started shopping in stores instead of making their own things.
D. People started eating foods from all of the food groups.
-------------36.
Early farmers of the Neolithic Era practiced a technique in which trees and grasses were cut
down and then set on fire to clear a field. The ashes served as fertilizer.
This technique is called
A.
B.
C.
D.
hunting and gathering
slash and burn
green revolution
archaeological digging
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37.
Answer the question by reading the passage below.
Culture
Culture is a learned system of shared beliefs and ways of doing things. It guides a person's
daily behavior. You can learn about the culture of a particular people by visiting their country.
Features that make up a culture can include the types of foods that people eat and how they
prepare them. Other cultural features are their religious beliefs, how they speak to each other or
write their language, and what is considered to be polite behavior. Culture may even include
how they govern themselves, whether it is a democracy, rule by a king or some other form of
government.
Figure 11
Which is the best description of "culture?"
A.
B.
C.
D.
It is hereditary and passed through generations.
It is taught by people from one country to those in another country.
It is learned and shared within a specific society.
It is identical in every country a traveler can visit.
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38.
Armies of Christians moving to the Holy Land in the 11th–13th centuries is known as
A.
B.
C.
D.
World War I
World War II
the Crusades
the Crimean War
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39.
Hunters and gathers who roamed in search of food became more sophisticated. Evidence of this
sophistication is their cave drawings. The cave drawings found in France, Spain and areas of
Africa were probably done for all the following reasons EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
to attract tourists
for religious reasons
to teach the young hunters
to boast of heroic feats
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40.
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome are examples of
A.
B.
C.
D.
written laws
religious rules of conduct
economic sanctions
early constitutions
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41.
[Refer to figure 9]
Which speaker expresses a Muslim perspective during the Crusades?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A
B
C
D
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42.
The Shang Dynasty
Archaeologists have found the remains of the Shang dynasty in the Henan Valley of China.
Some call this area the “cradle of Chinese civilization.” The Shang dynasty lasted from about
1,700 BC to 1,027 BC. It was also called the Yin dynasty during its later years.
A rebel leader overthrew the last Xia ruler and began the Shang dynasty. Their way of life was
based on farming, hunting and caring for animals. Two major achievements of the Shang
dynasty are the development of a writing system and the use of bronze. This old form of
writing can be seen on tortoise shells and flat cattle bones, called "oracle bones." Skilled
craftsmen used bronze metal to make ceremonial vessels. The fine quality points to a high level
of culture.
Figure 12
What is the name given the dynasty in its later stages?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Peking
Yangtze
Henan
Yin
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43.




Rising global temperatures
Drier areas to cultivate grasses
Small population boom
Domestication of animals
All of the above activities are causes for which of the following events?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Global Warming of the 20th–21st centuries
Neolithic Revolution 10,000 years ago
Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries
Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire – 1st century BC to 5th century AD
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44.
One way in which The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, and The Mahabharata are similar is
that they are
A.
B.
C.
D.
sets of written legal principles that spell out the rights of citizens
stories that are tied to monotheistic religious beliefs
paintings that depict heroes and cultural values
works of literature that give historians information about early civilizations
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45.
One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states
A.
B.
C.
D.
defeated the Spanish Armada
were unified as a nation under the Pope
were unaffected by the Commercial Revolution
dominated key Mediterranean trade routes
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46.
One of the earliest Mesopotamian cities to use agriculture was
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sumer
Machu Picchu
Rome
Beijing
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47.
The first people to settle in the Americas were
A.
B.
C.
D.
hunters and gatherers of food
slaves brought from Africa
factory workers and shopkeepers
farmers and plantation owners
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48.
An economist is a social scientist who focuses on the study of the
A. development of spiritual practices
B. establishment of legal systems
C. creation and implementation of social class systems
D. production and exchange of goods and services
-------------49.
Base your answer to the question on the speakers’ statements below and on your knowledge of
social studies.
Speaker A: I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to
say it.
Speaker B: Government has no other end, but the preservation of property.
Speaker C: Man is born free, and everywhere he is in shackles.
Figure 13
Which historical period is best represented in the ideas expressed by these speakers?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Enlightenment
Counter Reformation
Age of Exploration
Early Middle Ages
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50.
[Refer to figure 6]
What would be the best title for this table?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Origins of Religion
How Religion Was Born in India
Ruling Families of the World
Religions of North America
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51.
The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia
encouraged
A. self-sufficiency
B. cultural isolation
C. ethnocentrism
D. cultural diffusion
-------------52.
Figure 14
The main reason why the barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta was
A.
B.
C.
D.
to protect their feudal rights
to demand a return to the grand jury system
to set up parliament
to advance democracy
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53.



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.
Which document contains these statements?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ten Commandments
Code of Hammurabi
Edicts of Asoka
Twelve Tables
-------------54.
Answer the question by reading the passage.
Writing
Some of the first writing was developed in Mesopotamia. Many social scientists credit the
Sumerian people for this writing. The writing looked like symbols and was called cuneiform.
The Sumerians wrote on clay tablets. Later, the Phoenicians, while still using cuneiform,
began to produce their own 22-letter alphabet. This development made it easier for people of
the ancient world to learn to read and write. In some ways, their alphabet looked like Egyptian
hieroglyphics. The Greeks and Romans adapted the Phoenician writing form to create their
own alphabet.
Writing was used in commerce. It was especially important communicating the history of
people. It was also a powerful way of letting people know the laws. The first written set of
laws was called the Code of Hammurabi.
Figure 15
What was a result of the development of an alphabet in ancient times?
A.
B.
C.
D.
It was easier for people to read and write.
Trade routes opened up from Rome to the cities of China.
The Code of Hammurabi Code was declared useless for the average person.
No one ever used cuneiform again.
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55.
The main body of water important to the Byzantine Empire was the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Atlantic Ocean
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
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56.
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization
because they
A.
B.
C.
D.
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
were isolated from other cultural influences
were easy to defend from invasion
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
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57.
Which society invented the following?




silk
gunpowder
compass
paper
A.
B.
C.
D.
China
India
Japan
Europe
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58.
Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?
A. social stability and economic self-sufficiency
B. observation and experimentation
C. technology and military expansion
D. scarcity and interdependence
-------------59.
A typical medieval manor is best described as
A.
B.
C.
D.
gently sloping farmland
a self-sufficient economic unit
land given to peasants
a marketplace controlled by rich
merchants
-------------60.
A/an ___________ is a man-made object of archeological or historical interest.
A.
B.
C.
D.
antique
relic
artifact
collectable
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61.
[Refer to figure 6]
When and where was Islam founded?
A.
B.
C.
D.
525 BC in India
1800 BC in the Middle East
AD 30 in the Middle East
AD 622 in the Middle East
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62.
The bubonic plague affected economic development in medieval times by
A.
B.
C.
D.
encouraging the introduction of new types of crops
causing production to decline and prices to rise
sparking the ideas of socialism and reform
destroying the guild system
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63.
[Refer to figure 1]
In order to complete the chart, information needs to be entered into Column B. What type of
information should be entered?
A.
B.
C.
D.
names of continents
names of explorers
names of rivers
names of foods
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64.
Hominids are two-legged creatures that include humans. One group of hominids was called
Homo habilis. It was nicknamed “handy man” by archeologists. This nickname might suggest
that Homo habilis was different from other hominids by being a
A.
B.
C.
D.
a tool maker
a hunter
a biped
a swimmer
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65.
Which condition characterized Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire and China after the
fall of the Manchu dynasty?
A.
B.
C.
D.
weak centralized authority and interference from outsiders
renewed interest in artistic pursuits such as painting and sculpture
democratic rule and a coordinated economic policy
increased construction of roads, bridges, and other public works
-------------66.
The four speakers are talking about a society that is extinct.
Speaker A: The leader of this society was elected once a year. He collected taxes. There was
a rebellion when people thought the taxes were too high.
Speaker B: This society probably never had more than 400 members. Several clans lived along
the riverbanks and worked together. Parents arranged marriages for their children.
Speaker C: The tools found at the site show that this was a farming community. The homes
and religious buildings are similar to others found in this river valley.
Speaker D: Pollen left over in the pots found at the site show that many different flowers grew
in this area. The climate was very good for growing rice.
Figure 16
Which speaker is probably an archeologist?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A
B
C
D
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67.
Which describes a government that controls many territories and people?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a democracy
a civilization
a village
an empire
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68.
Which statement concerning the feudal system expresses an opinion rather than a fact?
A. The serf lived an unhappy life.
B. The three-field system of farming was practiced.
C. Laws were made by nobles and the Church.
D. A code of chivalry was developed for knights
-------------69.
Between the 6th and 15th centuries (500-1400), the Byzantine Empire contributed to Western
European civilization by
A.
B.
C.
D.
developing democracy
spreading the Roman Catholic faith
preserving classical culture in Constantinople
leading the Age of Exploration
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70.
What is true about early civilizations?
A.
B.
C.
D.
They were only found in one part of the world.
They were usually on top of mountains.
They were found mostly on islands.
They were usually near a water source.
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71.
Answer the question after reading the passage.
Hammurabi ruled the Babylonian Empire from 1792 until 1750 B.C. His
greatest gift was the collecting of laws into one code. It was called the
Code of Hammurabi. The Code was written down and distributed
throughout the empire so that everyone knew the rules and the
punishments. By today's standards, we would find the punishments to be
very harsh. Also, punishments were different if you were rich or poor,
man or woman. The Code set a standard so that the government could
maintain law and order.
Figure 17
A good title for the reading would be
A.
B.
C.
D.
Hammurabi's Code – Fairness for All
Hammurabi's Code – Equality for Women
Hammurabi's Code – Laws Made Clear
Hammurabi's Code – A Secret Code
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72.
The greatest Phoenician trading colony was in ____________, located on the coast of Northern
Africa.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Athens
Rome
Jerusalem
Carthage
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73.
The Great Wall was built over many years during the Chin dynasty. It was meant to prevent
invaders from the north from entering into the country of
A.
B.
C.
D.
India
China
Thailand
Japan
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74.
To what country would someone travel to see the
Parthenon on the Acropolis?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Greece
Italy
Turkey
Israel
-------------75.
Figure 18
The three pictures shown are symbols of
A.
B.
C.
D.
political parties
liberty
peace
religions
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76.
In some places, people decorate their bodies with henna for
celebrations. This has happened for centuries.
Which part of culture does this show?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Diet
Traditions
Games
Stories
-------------77.
Which statement was true of the caste system in traditional India?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Members of different castes often intermarried.
Caste membership determined a person’s occupation.
The highest caste was composed of untouchables.
The caste system had little effect on daily village life.
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78.
The way we live today is very different from the hunter-gatherers who lived 40,000 years ago.
They were nomadic people. Yet they were considered modern for their time.
Which of the following activities that are still used today could the hunter-gatherers be given
credit?
A.
B.
C.
D.
use of simple tools: bone needles to sew clothing
gunpowder: rifles and canons
written language: hieroglyphics and cuneiform
cities: beginning of urban developments
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79.
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are considered the most sacred writings of the Jewish
tradition. These books are called the
A.
B.
C.
D.
New Testament
Qur'an
Torah
Sacraments
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80.
Which belief system requires fasting during Ramadan, praying five times daily, and making a
pilgrimage to Mecca?
A. Judaism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Hinduism
-------------81.
A person's nationality is determined by
A.
B.
C.
D.
what a person looks like
the country in which a person resides
the religious beliefs of a person
the state in which a person lives
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82.
The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because
A.
B.
C.
D.
city dwellers learned to control fire
societies became more nomadic
nuclear families evolved into extended families
permanent settlements developed in river valleys
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83.
Modern historians have benefited from the work of medieval monks because the monks
A. discovered techniques for carrying out research.
B. traveled widely throughout the New World.
C. maintained chronicles of significant events.
D. carried on experiments in the social sciences.
-------------84.
Which of the following is the best title for the chart above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Effects of Ethnic Diversity
Effects of a Decrease in Population
Effects of an Increase in Population
Effects of Minorities in a Population
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85.
[Refer to figure 5]
Which drawing is an example of the rebirth of classical Greek and Roman architecture?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A
B
C
D
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86.
Which is a primary source of information for historians?
A.
B.
C.
D.
textbook
encyclopedia
almanac
autobiography
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87.
Which is a characterstic of the Renaissance?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a shift in emphasis from religious to worldly matters
glorification of medieval cultural achievements
promotion of racial equality
destruction of Moorish (Islamic) civilization
-------------88.
The Gupta Dynasty
A wealthy family founded the Gupta dynasty in India. The third Gupta king was Chandra
Gupta I. He was a mighty ruler in 320 AD. The family used war and marriage alliances to grow
in power.
The ruling class loved culture and the arts. The Gupta period was a "Golden Age." It was a
time of great works of literature, music, art, architecture, and philosophy. Fa Xian was a
Chinese pilgrim who traveled to the Gupta Empire in the early fifth century. He wrote of
beautiful cities, fine hospitals and universities. He also saw that the people were prosperous.
Figure 19
What can you conclude from the reading about the Gupta dynasty?
A. Music was more important than art.
B. A golden age shows progress in music, art and literature.
C. Travelers to another country can help the development of art.
D. Only India could have a golden age.
-------------89.
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cape of Good Hope
Sinai Peninsula
Mesopotamia
Horn of Africa
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90.
Figure 20
In the drawing, the head gear indicates a person of high status. In what ancient society would
this powerful person have been found?
A. China
B. India
C. Egypt
D. Rome
-------------91.
Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of social
studies.
Which Chinese philosophy best completes this graphic organizer?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Maoism
Daoism
legalism
Confucianism
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92.
Historians describe the pattern of the rise and fall of ruling families in ancient China as the
A.
B.
C.
D.
cycle of politics
feudalistic circle
winds of power
dynastic cycle
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93.
Which of the following statements is a FACT, not an opinion, about ancient Rome?
A. Julius Caesar brought about the end of the Roman Empire.
B. Roman law was superior to Mesopotamian law.
C. Roman engineers built aqueducts that lasted for more than 1000 years.
D. The Pax Romana improved life in the Mediterranean region.
-------------94.
Base your answer to the question on the photographs below and on your knowledge of social
studies.
These photographs indicate the people of China and the people of ancient Peru modified their
environment to
A.
B.
C.
D.
create effective trade routes
increase the amount of land available for agriculture
move large quantities of water into cities
provide an effective defense
-------------95.
Why did ancient civilizations develop in valleys of rivers such as the Nile, Indus, Tigris and
Euphrates?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The river valleys provided a source of fresh water and good farmland.
The rivers aided in the exploration of new territories.
The rivers provided power for industries
The river valleys provided areas for recreation.
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96.
Which ancient empire was established last?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Athens
Egyptian
Persian
Roman
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97.
Hunters and gatherers, as the name suggests, traveled about to find food and life's necessities.
What name do we give to people who wander from place to place?
A.
B.
C.
D.
farmers
warriors
merchants
nomads
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98.
When a culture becomes highly complex, such as the Greek and Roman cultures, it is usually
called
A. a civilization
B. a village
C. a government
D. a cult
-------------99.
Which statement about China is a fact rather than an opinion?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Flooding was the worst disaster to affect ancient Chinese civilizations.
The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China.
Early Chinese civilizations were the most important civilizations in the world.
Dynastic governments were highly effective in China.
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100.
People along the Nile River found the soil to be rich for farming.. Which of the
following describes the Nile’s rich soil?
A.
B.
C.
D.
a source of pollution
a location for fishing
a non-renewable resource
a natural resource
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Answer Key for Year End Review
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. A
16. B
17. B
18. D
19. A
20. B
21. D
22. A
23. C
24. D
25. B
26. D
27. A
28. B
29. A
30. A
31. D
32. A
33. C
34. C
35. A
36. B
37. C
38. C
39. A
40. A
41. A
42. D
43. B
44. D
45. D
46. A
47. A
48. D
49. A
50. A
51. D
52. A
53. B
54. A
55. C
56. D
57. A
58. B
59. B
60. C
61. D
62. B
63. C
64. A
65. A
66. C
67. D
68. A
69. C
70. D
71. C
72. D
73. B
74. A
75. D
76. B
77. B
78. A
79. C
80. C
81. B
82. D
83. C
84. C
85. C
86. D
87. A
88. B
89. C
90. C
91. D
92. D
93. C
94. B
95. A
96. D
97. D
98. A
99. B
100. D