The Rise of Judaism — Unit test Answers

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With the creation of the cuneiform system, scribes were able to

A
keep records of government.
B
travel to distant lands.
C
irrigate dry farmlands.
D
halt the yearly river floods.
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Which best explains why the Assyrians required conquered people to pay tribute?

A
to demonstrate friendship
B
to show Assyria’s overwhelming strength
C
to help conquered people rebuild their cities
D
to encourage the writing of scholarly works
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Which statement about Abraham is the most accurate?

A
He was considered the father of all major religions.
B
He moved from Ur to Canaan to spread Islam.
C
His covenant with God helped all Jewish people.
D
His agreement with God ensured Abraham’s immortality.
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Climate and environment affected what choice for hunter-gatherers?

A
leaders
B
language
C
enemies
D
housing
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How did the Huang He River contribute to the growth of the Chinese civilization?

A
The fertile soil led to food surpluses, which supported a larger group of people.
B
The routine flooding resulted in dependable irrigation for multiple crops.
C
The loess at the bottom of the river was valuable, creating solid trade.
D
The river covered such a small area that it brought people into a limited region.
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About ten thousand years ago, climate change began to impact early humans’ lives. How did the climate change?

A
It got colder.
B
It got warmer.
C
It got wetter.
D
It got drier.
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What primary impact did King Solomon’s construction projects have on Jerusalem?

A
They left the entire kingdom deeply in debt.
B
They made the city famous for King Solomon’s wisdom.
C
They made the city unappealing to foreign visitors.
D
They created controversy over the secular design.
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When the Aryans migrated to India, what influential concept did they bring to the country?

A
the caste system
B
the decimal system
C
modern farming techniques
D
religious tolerance
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How did the lives of peasants change under the government of Emperor Wudi?

A
They were better able to move between classes.
B
They were sent to schools where Legalism was taught.
C
They were required to work for the government one month per year.
D
They were forced to establish a standard examination system.
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How was Phoenicia organized?

A
It was ruled by an all-powerful king.
B
It was an alliance of countries.
C
It was a large city-state.
D
It was a collection of city-states.
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How did the lives of peasants change under the government of Emperor Wudi?

A
They were better able to move between classes.
B
They were sent to schools where Legalism was taught.
C
They were required to work for the government one month per year.
D
They were forced to establish a standard examination system.

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