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Ancient Egypt was a polytheistic society. What does this mean?

A
Egyptians worshipped one god.
B
Egyptians worshipped many gods.
C
Egyptians worshipped using rituals.
D
Egyptians worshipped the pharaoh.
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When King Menes united the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt by establishing a succession of rulers from the same family, he founded the first Egyptian

A
religion.
B
dynasty.
C
democracy.
D
city.
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The reign of the Gupta Empire was known as India’s

A
“Golden Age.”
B
“Reign of Culture.”
C
“Era of Security.”
D
“Trade Age.”
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Pyramids were designed to be

A
regional palaces.
B
temples.
C
government buildings.
D
tombs.
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How did Judaism differ from other faiths of the same time period?

A
It was based on ancient Egyptian beliefs.
B
It focused on monotheism instead of polytheism.
C
It contrasted traditional Christian beliefs.
D
It placed one god higher than other deities.
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This map shows the locations of ancient river civilizations.Which letter on the map shows the location of Mesopotamia?

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letter A
B
letter B
C
letter C
D
letter D
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What was the impact of the political and legal ideas found in Hammurabi’s Code?

A
The Code served as a model for government organization and the separation of powers.
B
The Code established ideas about democracy and the rights of citizens.
C
The Code served as a model for justice and influenced law making in other societies.
D
The Code established ideas about equality and justice within a diverse society.
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Which achievement allowed the Middle Kingdom to enjoy great prosperity?

A
building the Great Pyramids
B
developing advanced irrigation
C
expanding the empire’s territory
D
improving trade and transportation
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Which caused the decline of Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom?

A
conquering invaders
B
pharaohs losing power
C
widespread drought
D
economic hardship
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Which idea is part of the philosophical tradition of Confucianism?

A
Virtuous behavior is necessary for a good society.
B
People need strict rules to show them how to act.
C
Punishments, rather than rewards, shape human behavior.
D
The government should decide how people live their lives.
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How did Egypt’s main crops of papyrus and cereals best contribute to the development of the civilization?

A
They were difficult to grow in this region, so they were in high demand.
B
They were crucial materials needed for creating other products.
C
They had many uses at home and could be traded for other goods.
D
They could not be stored for long periods of time, so they were very valuable.
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Ancient Egypt had a social hierarchy. If the hierarchy had five levels, with the pharaoh at the top, at which level were farmers and herders?

A
the second tier, immediately below the pharaoh
B
the third (middle) tier
C
the fourth tier
D
the fifth (bottom) tier
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How did Confucianism spread beyond Han China?

A
The Han conquered Vietnam and Thailand, bringing Confucian ideas to that region.
B
As the Han expanded the size of their empire and trade grew, Confucian ideas spread to neighboring countries.
C
The Han sent Confucian missionaries to spread beliefs beyond the borders of China.
D
As the Han rejected Confucianism, it forced believers out of China and into neighboring countries.
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What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve?

A
commemorating a pharaoh
B
memorializing the dead
C
acting as conduits for gods
D
marking places of significant events
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Hammurabi is best remembered for his

A
legal code.
B
invention of the wheel.
C
worship of many gods.
D
system of irrigation.
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The Vedas of the Aryan people became the basis for the

A
Buddhist religion.
B
Indian calendar.
C
Hindu religion.
D
early Indian dances.
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When river waters recede after floods, the uncovered soil is described as

A
polytheistic.
B
domesticated.
C
alluvial.
D
irrigated.
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What was the primary purpose of the Ten Commandments?

A
to determine legal codes for trade
B
to support the need for a prophet
C
to outline divine punishment
D
to describe God’s rules of behavior
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of history’s oldest surviving

A
ziggurats.
B
civilizations.
C
works of literature.
D
trade routes.
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For followers of Confucianism, which statement is the most accurate?

A
People are naturally selfish and evil.
B
Virtue and education are essential.
C
Good laws demand strong laws and government.
D
Ideas must be controlled by the government.

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