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What is animism?

  • A form of sacred carving used in ancient Egypt
  • The belief that inanimate objects and natural phenomena have a soul (correct)
  • A wedge-shaped form of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia
  • The study of human origin and development

    • Who was Hatshepsut?

  • A leader who led the Israelites out of Egypt
  • A female pharaoh of Egypt who extended trade and oversaw building projects (correct)
  • An ancient Mesopotamian king who developed a set of laws
  • A philosopher who emphasized balance with the universe and spiritual immortality

    • What is the Rosetta Stone?

  • A black stone with an inscription in three languages and scripts (correct)
  • A sacred carving used in ancient Egypt
  • A philosophy, religion, and way of life that arose in eastern China
  • A form of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia

    • What is cuneiform?

    <p>A wedge-shaped form of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Hammurabi's Code?

    <p>A set of 282 laws developed during the reign of Babylonian king Hammurabi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Daoism?

    <p>A philosophy, religion, and way of life that arose in eastern China, emphasizing balance with the universe and spiritual immortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Neolithic Period?

    <p>Also known as the New Stone Age, it began about 10,000 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    World History: Key Facts and Definitions

    • Ancient societies had a social pyramid with the pharaoh at the top, followed by government officials, nobles, and priests.
    • Anthropology is the scientific study of human origin and development.
    • Animism is the belief that inanimate objects and natural phenomena have a soul.
    • The Neolithic Period, also known as the New Stone Age, began about 10,000 BC, while the Paleolithic Era or Old Stone Age spanned from around 2.6 million years ago to 10,000 years ago.
    • The two earliest villages of the Neolithic Period are Hassuna and Tall Sawwan in Mesopotamia.
    • Hieroglyphics are a form of sacred carving used in ancient Egypt.
    • Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh of Egypt who extended trade and oversaw building projects.
    • Cuneiform is a wedge-shaped form of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia.
    • Hammurabi's Code consisted of 282 laws developed during the reign of Babylonian king Hammurabi.
    • Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, according to the Bible.
    • The Rosetta Stone is a black stone with an inscription in three languages and scripts: hieroglyphics, demotic, and Greek.
    • Daoism is a philosophy, religion, and way of life that arose in eastern China, emphasizing balance with the universe and spiritual immortality.

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    Test your knowledge of world history with this quiz on key facts and definitions. From ancient societies and their social structures to the rise of philosophical and religious movements, this quiz covers it all. See if you can identify important figures like Hatshepsut and Hammurabi, decipher hieroglyphics and cuneiform, and understand the significance of the Neolithic and Paleolithic eras. Challenge yourself with this fun and educational quiz!

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