Unit 2 Test: Ancient Civilizations

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Which statement about the ancient Sumerian economy is correct? Options: All economic decisions were controlled by the elected officials in each Sumerian city-state. Trade throughout Sumer was free and fair, as communities enjoyed peaceful relations with one another. Due to the lack of fertile farmland in Sumer, most Sumerians worked as merchants or artisans. The Sumerian economy centered around agricultural production in farmland surrounding each city-state.

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The Sumerian economy centered around agricultural production in farmland surrounding each city-state.

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What is the scattering of the Jewish people known as after the Assyrian invasion in 722 BCE?

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the Diaspora

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SSWH1.c

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What did the Huang He River Valley civilization develop?

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the earliest known Chinese writing

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SSWH1.b

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Where did the first Bantu speakers in Africa live?

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the region covering modern Nigeria and Cameroon

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SSWH1.d

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Under which dynasty did the Mandate of Heaven become an important factor in Chinese government and society?

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the Zhou dynasty

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SSWH2.b

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At the height of its power around 250 BCE, which empire controlled the shaded area?

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the Maurya Empire

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SSWH2.a

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What is a central idea of Confucianism?

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Each person must fulfill his or her responsibilities to family and society.

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SSWH2.c

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In what way were the ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Huang He, and Harappan civilizations similar?

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Each developed a system of irrigation.

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SSWH1.b

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What agricultural innovation did the Bantu introduce to new regions as they migrated?

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the use of iron tools for agriculture

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SSWH1.d

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Based on the information presented, what conclusion can be drawn about the Olmec civilization?

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Government power was centralized in Olmec society.

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SSWH1.e

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