Question 1

The civilization that emerged in ancient Egypt arose:

Accepted Answer

A)  as a part of the Old Babylonian empire. 
B)  at the same time as that of ancient Sumer. 
C)  significantly later than that of ancient Sumer. 
D)  significantly earlier than that of ancient Sumer. 
E)  as a result of Akkadian colonization. 
A)  as a part of the Old Babylonian empire. 
B)  at the same time as that of ancient Sumer. 
C)  significantly later than that of ancient Sumer. 
D)  significantly earlier than that of ancient Sumer. 
E)  as a result of Akkadian colonization.

Question 2

Cave paintings,such as those found in Lascaux,France,are evidence of:

Accepted Answer

A)  development of a stratified society. 
B)  development of permanent settlement. 
C)  development of language as well as religious and artistic ideas. 
D)  development of a priestly class. 
E)  development of an artistic class. 
A)  development of a stratified society. 
B)  development of permanent settlement. 
C)  development of language as well as religious and artistic ideas. 
D)  development of a priestly class. 
E)  development of an artistic class.

Question 3

The Egyptians developed elaborate tombs and burial techniques:

Accepted Answer

A)  to preserve their sacred cats in the harsh desert climate. 
B)  following the example of the Hebrews and other nomadic people. 
C)  because they believed deceased people would be reincarnated as animals. 
D)  to provide the dead with all they would need in the afterlife. 
E)  to demonstrate their great respect for their ancestors. 
A)  to preserve their sacred cats in the harsh desert climate. 
B)  following the example of the Hebrews and other nomadic people. 
C)  because they believed deceased people would be reincarnated as animals. 
D)  to provide the dead with all they would need in the afterlife. 
E)  to demonstrate their great respect for their ancestors.

Question 4

What innovations characterize the Neolithic Revolution,and how did these impact Neolithic society?

Accepted Answer

Substantial numbers of humans began to d

Question 5

What factors contributed to the fall of the Old Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Increase in the power of the priestly cl

Question 6

The Egyptians were the first historical,as opposed to prehistoric,society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How did the Ubaid culture contribute to the development of urban civilization in Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

The Ubaids brought their village culture

Question 8

The Egyptians made notable advances in:

Accepted Answer

A)  mathematics. 
B)  science. 
C)  military technology. 
D)  philosophy. 
E)  measuring time. 
A)  mathematics. 
B)  science. 
C)  military technology. 
D)  philosophy. 
E)  measuring time.

Question 9

The two gods most fundamental to Egyptian religious belief were:

Accepted Answer

A)  Seth and Osiris. 
B)  Isis and Osiris. 
C)  Seth and Isis. 
D)  Isis and Anubis. 
E)  Anubis and Horus. 
A)  Seth and Osiris. 
B)  Isis and Osiris. 
C)  Seth and Isis. 
D)  Isis and Anubis. 
E)  Anubis and Horus.

Question 10

Ur grew in power under Shulgi,who expanded all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  continued military conquests. 
B)  continued development of commerce. 
C)  increasing the amount of tribute to be paid by newly subject peoples. 
D)  centralizing governmental functions. 
E)  the establishment of a center for artistic development in Akkad. 
A)  continued military conquests. 
B)  continued development of commerce. 
C)  increasing the amount of tribute to be paid by newly subject peoples. 
D)  centralizing governmental functions. 
E)  the establishment of a center for artistic development in Akkad.

Question 11

Although early writing was produced using pointed sticks,Sumerian scribes c.3100 B.C.E.advanced writing with durable reeds that:

Accepted Answer

A)  almost anyone could use to produce simple documents. 
B)  allowed the production of clay tablets without costly baking. 
C)  were exclusively used by the priest class. 
D)  produced wedge-like script called cuneiform. 
E)  could be used to eat with as well as write. 
A)  almost anyone could use to produce simple documents. 
B)  allowed the production of clay tablets without costly baking. 
C)  were exclusively used by the priest class. 
D)  produced wedge-like script called cuneiform. 
E)  could be used to eat with as well as write.

Question 12

Sumerian pessimism,as illustrated in their religion,was paralyzing to their culture as they lacked motivation to make significant advances in science,technology,and trade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Following the decline in Akkad,a new dynasty under the leadership of _________ arose in the Sumerian city of Ur.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ur-Narmer 
B)  Ur-Nammu 
C)  Ur-Engar 
D)  Ur-Enkidu 
E)  Gilgamesh 
A)  Ur-Narmer 
B)  Ur-Nammu 
C)  Ur-Engar 
D)  Ur-Enkidu 
E)  Gilgamesh

Question 14

The switch from subsistence by food gathering to food production:

Accepted Answer

A)  required people to give up their faith in storm and wind gods. 
B)  was a momentous revolution that made stable settlements possible. 
C)  meant that women were no longer part of the labor force. 
D)  prohibited raising domestic animals as livestock. 
E)  all of these 
A)  required people to give up their faith in storm and wind gods. 
B)  was a momentous revolution that made stable settlements possible. 
C)  meant that women were no longer part of the labor force. 
D)  prohibited raising domestic animals as livestock. 
E)  all of these

Question 15

Jericho,one of the world's oldest villages,emerged as a seasonal settlement around:

Accepted Answer

A)  11,500 B.C.E. 
B)  9500 B.C.E. 
C)  7500 B.C.E. 
D)  5500 B.C.E. 
E)  3500 B.C.E. 
A)  11,500 B.C.E. 
B)  9500 B.C.E. 
C)  7500 B.C.E. 
D)  5500 B.C.E. 
E)  3500 B.C.E.

Question 16

Egyptian and Mesopotamian hieroglyphic writing developed independently of one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Epic of Gilgamesh,the dramatic confrontation between Gilgamesh and Enkidu and its aftermath,illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  that a powerful lugal owes no allegiance to the gods. 
B)  that rural life is superior to urban life and "civilization." 
C)  that the Sumerians felt a deep distrust toward the natural world. 
D)  that the Sumerians believed that the gods would reward those who did their bidding. 
E)  that some Sumerians did not believe in gods and goddesses. 
A)  that a powerful lugal owes no allegiance to the gods. 
B)  that rural life is superior to urban life and "civilization." 
C)  that the Sumerians felt a deep distrust toward the natural world. 
D)  that the Sumerians believed that the gods would reward those who did their bidding. 
E)  that some Sumerians did not believe in gods and goddesses.

Question 18

Although the Akkadians were the predominant people of central Mesopotamia,they adopted Sumerian script,culture,war techniques,and language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Labor among Paleolithic peoples was strictly divided along gender lines as men did the hunting and women the gathering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To the peoples of the ancient world,the characteristic manifestations of civilization-government,literature,science,and art-were necessarily products of:

Accepted Answer

A)  rural life. 
B)  city life. 
C)  religious life. 
D)  the Ice Age. 
E)  nomadic life. 
A)  rural life. 
B)  city life. 
C)  religious life. 
D)  the Ice Age. 
E)  nomadic life.

Exam 1: Early Civilizations

The civilization that emerged in ancient Egypt arose:

Cave paintings,such as those found in Lascaux,France,are evidence of:

The Egyptians developed elaborate tombs and burial techniques:

What innovations characterize the Neolithic Revolution,and how did these impact Neolithic society?

What factors contributed to the fall of the Old Kingdom?

The Egyptians were the first historical,as opposed to prehistoric,society.

How did the Ubaid culture contribute to the development of urban civilization in Mesopotamia?

The Egyptians made notable advances in:

The two gods most fundamental to Egyptian religious belief were:

Ur grew in power under Shulgi,who expanded all of the following except:

Although early writing was produced using pointed sticks,Sumerian scribes c.3100 B.C.E.advanced writing with durable reeds that:

Sumerian pessimism,as illustrated in their religion,was paralyzing to their culture as they lacked motivation to make significant advances in science,technology,and trade.

Following the decline in Akkad,a new dynasty under the leadership of _________ arose in the Sumerian city of Ur.

The switch from subsistence by food gathering to food production:

Jericho,one of the world's oldest villages,emerged as a seasonal settlement around:

Egyptian and Mesopotamian hieroglyphic writing developed independently of one another.

The Epic of Gilgamesh,the dramatic confrontation between Gilgamesh and Enkidu and its aftermath,illustrates:

Although the Akkadians were the predominant people of central Mesopotamia,they adopted Sumerian script,culture,war techniques,and language.

Labor among Paleolithic peoples was strictly divided along gender lines as men did the hunting and women the gathering.

To the peoples of the ancient world,the characteristic manifestations of civilization-government,literature,science,and art-were necessarily products of:

Peoples,Gods,and Empires: 1700–500 B.C.E

The Civilization of Greece,1000–400 B.C.E

The Greek World Expands,400–150 B.C.E

The Civilization of Ancient Rome

The Transformation of Rome

Rome’s Three Heirs: 500–950

The Expansion of Europe,950–1100

The Consolidation of Europe,1100–1300

Crisis,Unrest,and Opportunity,1300–1500

Commerce,Conquest,and Colonization,1300–1600

Renaissance Ideals and Realities,c.1350–1550

The Age of Dissent and Division,1500–1600

Religion,Warfare,and Sovereignty: 1540–1660

Absolutism and Empire,1660–1789

The New Science of the Seventeenth Century

The Enlightenment

The French Revolution

The Industrial Revolution and Nineteenth-Century Society

From Restoration to Revolution,1815–1848

What Is a Nation? Territories,States,and Citizens,1848–1871

Imperialism and Colonialism,1870–1914

Modern Industry and Mass Politics,1870–1914

The First World War

Turmoil between the Wars

The Second World War

The Cold War World: Global Politics,Economic Recovery,and Cultural Change

Red Flags and Velvet Revolutions: The End of the Cold War,1960–1990

A World without Walls: Globalization and the West

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