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