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Ancient Civilizations
Test Description: This is a review of SOME aspects of the world's early civilizations.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The Fertile Crescent that lies between the Tigris and Euphrates has had a significant impact on the Middle East because this area was the site of the
A
development of early centers of civilization
B
formation of the State of Israel
C
invasion of Kuwait by Iraq
D
establishment of the first global empire
2) The Code of Hammurabi is an example of
A
the power of strong kings to control trade
B
the power of a legislature to veto laws passed by absolute monarchs
C
written rules for legal procedures
D
regulations on the way to conduct wars against neighboring nations
3) The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly by the Tigris River, the Zagros Mountains and the Syrian Desert?
A
Chinese
B
Egyptian
C
Maya
D
Mesopotamian
4) A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the
A
decline of agriculture as an important occupation in Egypt
B
establishment of a democratic system of government in Egypt
C
conquest and settlement of Western Europe by the Egyptian Empire
D
establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other kingdoms
5) One reason that ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they
A
were located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
B
developed extensive trade in gold, ivory and salt
C
followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers
D
had no contact with the rest of the world
6) In ancient China, one effect on government of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
A
farmers
B
merchants
C
scholars
D
soldiers
7) India's earliest civilizations were located in
A
mountainous areas
B
river valleys
C
dry steppes
D
coastal regions
8) Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?
A
establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
B
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
C
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
D
use of Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
9) Which civilization first developed a civil service system, invented gunpowder, and manufactured porcelain?
A
Chinese
B
Japanese
C
Aztec
D
Roman
10) The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its
A
acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
B
advancements in mathematics and medicine
C
sea trade routes to Europe
D
development of gunpowder
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