What was the Code of Hammurabi?

a code of written laws that believed in an "eye for an eye"

the stone that was used to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics

what Chinese rulers used to say in order to justify their rule

How did the Egyptians prepare their bodies for the afterlife?

they removed every organ except the heart

they removed the heart but left every other organ

they threw dead bodies in the Nile river

Which of the following statements is true about Egyptian pyramids?

Egyptian pharaohs were buried with possessions to use in the afterlife

every single man & woman was buried in a pyramid

all of the Egyptian pyramids were destroyed

What best describes the 10 plagues of Egypt?

disasters the God inflicted on the Egyptians for enslaving the Jews

a name for the perceived curse of opening King Tut's tomb

infectious diseases that killed over a 1/3 of the Egyptian population

an Israelite who led the Jews out of Egypt

King of Israelites who was known for his wisdom

sacred writing in Judaism that included laws & spiritual teachings

the story of the King Gilgamesh

the book the Egyptians used to record their embalming steps

the Greek story of the Trojan War

Which of the following DOES NOT describe the geography of Greece?

the mainland sits on a peninsula

lots of small islands surround the mainland

How did the geography of Greece affect the relationship between Greek city-states?

it made them very independent & competitive of each other

it made them very close to each other

it made them work very closely together

Who were the Minoans?

1st Greek civilization on the island of Crete

the main enemy of Sparta & Athens

group of people enslaved by Alexander the Great

Select ALL that applies to Sparta.

education was geared towards boys becoming soldiers

very focused on military conquests

women received physical training as well

Select ALL that applies to Athens.

credited with creating the 1st democracy

focused on philosophy & education

Which answer best describes the Peloponnesian War?

Greek Civil War, largely between Athens & Sparta

war where Persia attempted to invade Greece

war between Greek city-states & Troy

when Alexander the Great conquered Greece

What was the Hellenistic Age?

the spread of Greek culture to non-Greeks

the wars fought between Greek city-states

How did Hinduism spread to India?

the Aryans migrated to India and imposed their beliefs on the locals

Buddha spread Hindu teachings throughout India

Alexander the Great conquered India and forced his religion on the region

(SELECT THREE) What THREE things did the caste system determine in India?

what types of jobs you would have

(SELECT THREE) Which of the following are things Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?

they both believed in reincarnation

they are both still current religions

they both rely heavily on the caste system

What was the common goal of Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism?

an orderly and stable government & society

to make sacrifices for the Chinese god Shang Ti

to prepare Chinese citizens for the afterlife

to plunge China into the Warring States period

Ancient Chinese medical practice of inserting fine needles through the skin to relieve pain

the term for the universal balance in Daoism

a type of Chinese tea that is believed to cure your pain

the philosophy that was created by Confucius

What is the nickname the Chinese have for the Huang He (Yellow River)?

China's Sorrow, because of all the damage it caused from flooding

China's Joy, because of all the prosperity it brought people

In Confucianism, what is filial piety?

the responsibility of children to respect, obey, & care for their parents

the universal force the drives Daoism

the main focus of Legalism, that states you should respect the ruler above everyone, even your family

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

belief that Chinese Kings' right to rule came from the gods

Chinese medical practice that relieves pain

Chinese philosophy that teaches people should be at one with nature

World History - 2024 Fall Exam

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1.

REORDER QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Put the dates below in the correct chronological order;

1876

880 BC

22 BC

2600 BC

760

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who studies objects & fossils from the past?

artisans

merchants

archaeologists

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of following are examples of things archaeologists would study to learn about a civilization? (SELECT THREE)

pottery

weapons

the stars

fossils

4.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Paleolithic people were mostly (a) ; meaning they moved frequently to follow their (b) .

nomads

food

farmers

hearts

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select THREE achievements of the Paleolithic era.

cave paintings

fire

farming

spoken language

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the most significant achievement of the Neolithic era?

hunting

spoken language

fishing

farming

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why did many early civilizations settle along rivers? (SELECT THREE)

it was less predators near water

permanent water source

easier to travel

led to trade with others

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World History - 2024 Fall Exam

47 questions

Put the dates below in the correct chronological order;

Who studies objects & fossils from the past?

Which of following are examples of things archaeologists would study to learn about a civilization? (SELECT THREE)

Paleolithic people were mostly (a) ; meaning they moved frequently to follow their (b) .

Select THREE achievements of the Paleolithic era.

What was the most significant achievement of the Neolithic era?

Why did many early civilizations settle along rivers? (SELECT THREE)

Belief in many gods (a) ; belief in 1 god (b)

What TWO rivers was Mesopotamia located between?

Created by the Sumerians, what is considered the 1st written language?

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Who studies objects & fossils from the past?

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Paleolithic people were mostly ​ (a) ; meaning they moved frequently to follow their​ ​ (b) .

Select THREE achievements of the Paleolithic era.

What was the most significant achievement of the Neolithic era?

Why did many early civilizations settle along rivers? (SELECT THREE)

​ Belief in many gods ​ ​ (a) ; belief in 1 god ​ (b)

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Paleolithic people were mostly (a) ; meaning they moved frequently to follow their (b) .

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