World History: Ancient Civilizations Quiz
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What was a major change in human life caused by the beginnings of farming?

  • Neolithic Revolution (correct)
  • Industrial Revolution
  • Urban Development
  • Agricultural Stagnation

    • Which characteristic is NOT associated with civilization?

  • Specialized workers
  • Record-keeping
  • Widespread literacy (correct)
  • Advanced technology

    • What was the primary purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

  • To preserve the body for afterlife (correct)
  • To prepare for burial in pyramids
  • To create a public display
  • To produce medical research

    • Which of the following correctly describes Hammurabi's Code?

    <p>A uniform code of laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage did the Chinese writing system provide?

    <p>Unified various spoken languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defined a person's occupation and social interactions in a caste system?

    <p>Birth caste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of reincarnation in many belief systems?

    <p>Attaining moksha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized as the founder of Buddhism?

    <p>Siddhartha Gautama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is credited with creating a phonetic writing system?

    <p>Phoenicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the first five books of the Hebrew Bible collectively represent?

    <p>Torah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the collapse of Rome?

    <p>Economic weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the important Hindu gods?

    <p>Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

    <p>Trade of silk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'civil service' refer to?

    <p>Government jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the pillars of Aksum?

    <p>A lasting achievement of the Aksumites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the Czar in Russia?

    <p>To claim the title of the 'Third Rome'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the practice of binding feet signify?

    <p>The changing status of women's roles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does feudalism primarily involve?

    <p>A system where loyalty in military service is exchanged for land use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item was particularly important in the trade networks of Ghana?

    <p>Gold and salt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Bubonic Plague?

    <p>A disease that led to the deaths of about 1/3 of Europe's population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the hidden pumps used in the Hanging Gardens?

    <p>To draw water for the plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the Royal Road?

    <p>An extensive road system connecting Persia and Anatolia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with teaching history, music, and moral character in ancient China?

    <p>Confucius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event does the Trojan War primarily focus on?

    <p>The siege of the city of Troy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Pax Romana' refer to?

    <p>A period of relative peace in the Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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