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history finals study sheet

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when archeologists study an excavation site, objects found closer to the surface are

not as old as those found below them

which fossil find was located in olduvai gorge in Tanzania

The Leakey's discovery

which technology had a major effect on early human development

If the "out of Africa" theory of human migration is correct, Homo sapien fossil remains found nearest to Africa should be

older than those found further from Africa

Why were archeologists interested in the cave painting found near lascaux in southern France

the paintings provided evidence that humans had become more complex

where do scientists believe that human life began

the earliest tools were made from

the burial practices and artwork of early humans suggests that these people may have practiced animism a belief that

the natural world was filled with spirits

What was one of the most important signs that early humans were developing a complex culture

the existence of cave paintings

which of the following was true about Hunter gatherers

They owned only what they could carry

the economy of early villages and cities were mainly based on

Why did the earliest civilizations appear in places like Mesopotamia and the Indus valley

because these areas were near rivers and fertile soil

people were first able to start living in settled communities when

They domesticated plants and animals

which of the following is the best explanation of how plants became domesticated

certain seeds were selected for replanting

in order to produce surplus food people needed natural resources as well as

tools and labor

which of the following was an example of how people benefited from the domestication of animals

raising sheep in order to use their wool to make clothing

what important resources did early people need to create food surplus

Fertile soil, fresh water, and seeds

Which word characterizes the soil of the Fertile Crescent?

Sumer is important in world history because it was...

world's first civilization

Phoenicia did not have its own supply of ivory, so it traded for ivory with other regions, which made ivory a Phoenician

What was the role of priests in Sumerian civilization

communicate with the gods

What city became the center of Hammurabi's Mesopotamian empire

What pattern did the laws of Hammurabi's code follow

Offense, punishment

how did Cyrus the Great's treatment of the jews of Jerusalem differ from that of Nebuchadnezzar

Cyrus allowed the jews to live in Jerusalem while Nebuchadnezzar banished them

the Phoenician alphabet was based on

the geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as

the Egyptians developed a calendar with 365 days that was called a

What aspects of its culture did nubia take from Egypt

Gods and the use of pyramids

Because Nubians had less land to farm than Egyptians,

they were more motivated to trade

the soil of the Nile river valley is best characterized as

which ancient Egyptian leader fought against the Hittites in the area that was called then kadesh

the book of the dead was a well known piece of Egyptian literature that

served as a guide to the afterlife for dead souls

which of the following is not true of Nubians

Their culture was the same as Egypt's

where was the promised land that the Torah says God promised to the Israelites as a permanent home

which activity is least important to the good practices of Judaism

Becoming a rabbi

the common set of values and beliefs shared by Judaism and Christianity is known as the

Judeo Christian tradition

outside of Israel where does the largest number of jews live today

obedience to the Hebrew bible's commandment to "love your fellow [human being] as yourself" is the reason that many jews

become involved in efforts to fight discrimination

the book of exodus states that the Israelites were lead out of slavery by

where in the Hebrew bible is the traditional history of the Jewish people found

in the Torah the prophets and the writings

which part of the modern world has been least affected by the Jewish Diaspora

which of the following was one result of the independent spirit of the early greeks

frequent wars between city states

before the Shang kingdoms arose Chinese civilization consistent of

small farming villages along the Huang river

Under the Mandate of Heaven, the ruler was called

in order to keep the mandate of heaven the Zhou believed that their rulers had to foster harmony between _____________ and ________________

heaven and earth

Confucianism places special importance on the devotion of children to their parents, which is known as

Why did ancient Chinese make loud noises during holidays and celebrations

to chase evil spirits away

among the achievements of the Shang were a written language and

bronze metalworking

While rivers aided China's development, deserts and mountains

Isolated it from other civilizations

By practicing ancestor worship, the Chinese believed their ancestors would

guide and protect them

the natural way of the universe

which group of ancient Greek women had greater freedom

who benefited the most from the oligarchies that governed many ancient Greek city states

how did government in Sparta differ from government in Athens

Sparta's citizens had a smaller voice in their government.

trade with Greek colonies in Asia minor brought the first _______________ to ancient Greece

which of the following statements best explains why direct democracy worked in ancient Athens

the city states population was small

What was a woman's most important role in Spartan society?

To produce and raise strong boys to be soldiers

which development eventually led to the Peloponnesian war

Rivalry between Athens and Sparta for power in Greece

which ruler was most responsible for uniting Greece

which structure is considered to be the finest example of classical Greek architecture

Much of the territory conquered by Alexander the Great was previously part of which empire?

according to the ancient Greeks beliefs where did most of their major gods live

on mount Olympus

each of the following ancient Greeks valued observation and the knowledge gained through the senses in reaching scientific conclusions except

which of the following was considered the main role of roman women

They bore and raised children

which of the following measures best demonstrates the Roman' s fear of overly powerful officials

limits on time in office

Rome was built along the

which of the following was something that both wealthy and poor Romans

worshiping the Roman gods

What does the United States government share in common with the ancient government of the Roman republic

separation of powers

in the newly formed roman republic who could be active in government

All free adult males

who decided how the Roman kings should act

The king and wealthy senators

What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads

So soldiers could travel more quickly

Jesus was a member of

all of the following are center beliefs held by most Christians except

jesus wrote the sacred scriptures of Christianity

Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?

Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper

in what way did earlier roman sculpture differ from that of Greece

Roman sculpture was more realistic

What did the disciples of Jesus do after his death

They spread Christianity throughout the Roman world.

Which of the following happened last during the decline of the Roman Empire

all parts of the Roman Empire collapsed

The taxes Chandragupta established were used to pay for all of the following except

Public education

Which of the following mad Ashoka turn away from war and seek peaceful ways to rule

The war with kalinga

Which of the following was invented in india

The symbol for zero

A popular form of literature during the Gupta empire was the fable which was

A short story with a moral at the end

The strength of the Maurya empire depended on which of the following

The power and authority of the ruler

One benefit of Ashoka's royal road was

An increase in trade with other nations

Chandra Gupta I

Founded the Gupta empire

Why did Samudra Gupta call himself the "Exterminator of kings"

Because he conquered small kingdoms throughout India

Which of these actions helped Chandragupta control his empire

He appointed all government officials