7th Grade Final Exam Review

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What does polytheism mean?

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belief in more than one god

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Human's main source of food during the early Paleolithic Era was

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from hunting and gathering.

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Which Religion is associated with Nirvana? Options: Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism

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Buddhism

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Which of the following best describes the Hebrew Calendar? Options: a calendar based on the "Dog" in Canis Major called Sirius, a calendar based on the sun, the moon, and the planet Venus, a calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious purposes, a calendar used by Romans and has seven periods of 50 days

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a calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious purposes

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BC and BCE both refer to which time period that occurred?

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before the birth of Jesus of Nazareth

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The Ancient Civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt had what in common? Options: They used the same writing system, They shared the same language, They both developed along a river, They worshiped a single God

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They both developed along a river

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Which group of people is responsible for the creation of Cuneiform?

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Sumerians

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Which of these types of government describes ruling by a select few?
Monarchy, Aristrocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy

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Oligarchy

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What change began in the Neolithic Era around 8000 BCE?

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Farming

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What is the technology of leading water from a river to farmlands so that crops can be watered?

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Irrigation