Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Look at the image. The image shows a major achievement of the

• Sumerians.

• Akkadians.

• Babylonians.

• Phoenicians.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the spread of Islam during the time of the Arab conquests?

• Islam spread only within the lands conquered by Arabs.

• Everyone in conquered lands was forced to convert to Islam.

• Islam spread widely until the death of Muhammad.

• Islam spread inside and outside the Arab Muslim empire.

What was the apostle Paul's major contribution to Christianity?

• As one of the original followers of Jesus, he helped found the Christian church.

• As an author of the Gospels, he preserved the life and teachings of Jesus.

• As an early convert to Christianity, he helped it spread beyond its Jewish roots.

• As a missionary, he started new churches in Arabia and the Byzantine empire.

The Neolithic Revolution was a major turning point in history because humans

• adopted a nomadic lifestyle.

• developed a written language.

• developed new methods for making stone tools and weapons.

• began living in settled farming communities.

When Sargon, leader of the Akkadians, invaded and conquered Sumer, he created the first known

• city-state.

• colony.

• empire.

• civilization.

Look at the map. What would be the BEST title for this map?

• The Diaspora

• Spreading Culture through Trade

• Conflict over Colonies

• Conquest of an Empire

Which of the following are core beliefs that most Christians share? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Jesus was God in human form.

• There are three Gods.

• Human beings cannot be forgiven for their sins.

• God the Father created the universe.

Which event led to the start of the Jewish Diaspora?

• The Jews were enslaved in Egypt.

• The Jews rebelled against the Romans.

• The Babylonians conquered the Israelites.

• The Israelites established a kingdom in Canaan.

Why did Arab nations oppose the formation of the independent state of Israel?

• They wanted the Palestine Mandate to remain under British control.

• They were afraid Israel would invade Arab countries.

• They favored the UN plan to divide the Palestine Mandate into two countries.

• They felt that the entire Palestine Mandate should belong to them.

According to the Hebrew Bible, the Jewish belief in Canaan as the Promised Land is based on the

• covenant between Abraham and God.

• escape of the Israelites from slavery.

• Ten Commandments.

• Babylonian Captivity.