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What does the term 'Prehistory' refer to?
What does the term 'Prehistory' refer to?
The period of the human past for which we have no written records.
How do we know so much about prehistory?
How do we know so much about prehistory?
Our earliest ancestors left us artifacts such as shards, scraps, skulls, bones, stone tools, and art.
Neanderthal Man is believed to be our only ancestor.
Neanderthal Man is believed to be our only ancestor.
False
What were the three stages of prehistory based on artifacts and tools?
What were the three stages of prehistory based on artifacts and tools?
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What are the two parts of the Stone Age?
What are the two parts of the Stone Age?
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Match the following inventions with their descriptions:
Match the following inventions with their descriptions:
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The Sumerians believed that life after death was filled with hope.
The Sumerians believed that life after death was filled with hope.
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What is the capital of ancient Egypt?
What is the capital of ancient Egypt?
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What were some characteristics that made Egypt a unified nation?
What were some characteristics that made Egypt a unified nation?
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The earliest known city in the world is __________, built in south-central Turkey.
The earliest known city in the world is __________, built in south-central Turkey.
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What mysterious monument depicts a human head atop an animal body?
What mysterious monument depicts a human head atop an animal body?
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What is genealogy in early Chinese society?
What is genealogy in early Chinese society?
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Family was at the center of early Chinese society.
Family was at the center of early Chinese society.
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What is filial piety?
What is filial piety?
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In early Chinese families, who ruled the family?
In early Chinese families, who ruled the family?
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What were the primary responsibilities of women in early Chinese society?
What were the primary responsibilities of women in early Chinese society?
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Which dynasty is known for the earliest forms of writing in China?
Which dynasty is known for the earliest forms of writing in China?
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Match the Chinese dynasties with their key features:
Match the Chinese dynasties with their key features:
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Buddhism originated from China.
Buddhism originated from China.
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What significant technological advancements were made during the Han Dynasty?
What significant technological advancements were made during the Han Dynasty?
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What is the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
What is the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?
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Which of the following structures is the world's largest military structure?
Which of the following structures is the world's largest military structure?
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What is the significance of Confucius in early Chinese society?
What is the significance of Confucius in early Chinese society?
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What was the primary purpose of the Grand Canal?
What was the primary purpose of the Grand Canal?
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What does the term 'Pharaoh' mean?
What does the term 'Pharaoh' mean?
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Which of the following were responsibilities of the Pharaohs? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following were responsibilities of the Pharaohs? (Select all that apply)
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Hatshepsut was a successful female ruler of Egypt.
Hatshepsut was a successful female ruler of Egypt.
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Name one way in which the Egyptians influenced modern civilization.
Name one way in which the Egyptians influenced modern civilization.
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What was the main river in ancient India?
What was the main river in ancient India?
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The major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were _______ and _______.
The major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization were _______ and _______.
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Match the following Indian religions with their characteristics:
Match the following Indian religions with their characteristics:
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What is the main religion that emerged from the mixture of Aryan and Indus Valley beliefs?
What is the main religion that emerged from the mixture of Aryan and Indus Valley beliefs?
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Siddhartha Gautama is known as the enlightened one in Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama is known as the enlightened one in Buddhism.
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Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
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Who was Asoka and what did he promote?
Who was Asoka and what did he promote?
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The two main rivers that provided fertile land for ancient Chinese civilization were the _______ and _______.
The two main rivers that provided fertile land for ancient Chinese civilization were the _______ and _______.
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Chinese words come from an alphabet.
Chinese words come from an alphabet.
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What is a meritocracy?
What is a meritocracy?
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