ACELLUS WORLD HISTORY EXAM What is the Chinese Huang He River also called? - ANS-The Yellow River
What is the best definition of archeology? - ANS-The study of human history and activity
through artifacts and remains.
What does "nomadic" mean? - ANS-Living a mobile lifestyle.
The first ancestors of human emerged where? - ANS-Africa
The Neolithic Era is marked by the beginning of what practice? - ANS-Agriculture
Which of the following was the first of the human species to roam the earth? - ANS-
Neanderthals
Which group of people was often the most powerful (had control) in ancient societies? - ANS-Priests and temple workers
What is the best definition of a "city"? - ANS-A political, religious, and economic center
What is the best definition of "bartering?" - ANS-Directly exchanging one good or service for another.
By studying weather patterns and the sun, moon, and stars, which of the following did humans develop? - ANS-Calendars
The earliest human settlements were generally situated near what? - ANS-Bodies of water
Which region of Africa is located south of the Sahara Desert? - ANS-Sub-Saharan Africa
How does Africa rank against the other six continents in terms of size? - ANS-The second largest.
Which African river is the longest in the world? - ANS-The Nile River
Which continent is Africa connected to? - ANS-Asia
What historic African region is called the "Birthplace of Humanity"? - ANS-Egypt
What historic African region was home to the kingdoms of Kerma and Kush? - ANS-
Ethiopia The northwest African farming clans, known as "Berbers," were also called what? - ANS-Libyans
Each of these were located in northern Africa at some point EXCEPT which one? Egypt,
Mauretania - ANS-Congo
What is a "Dynasty" ? - ANS-A ruling family, or an era ruled by a particular family.
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed centered on which invaluable resource? - ANS-
The Nile River
What is the definition of "Polytheistic"? - ANS-Worshipping multiple deities
All of the following statements about Egyptian Pharaohs is true EXCEPT for which one?
- ANS-Pharaohs held very little power and really served as figure heads.
In ancient Egyptian civilization, the first Pharaoh (Narmer) did which of the following in 3000 BCE? - ANS-Merged lower and upper Egypt
Why is the Middle East considered by many to be the "cradle of Civilization"? - ANS-
The earliest known civilizations, first known cities, and several major world religions began here.
Each of the following statements about the continent of Asia are true EXCEPT which one? - ANS-Asia is home to more lakes than any other continent.
There is evidence that the Phoenician civilization may have traded as far north as what location? - ANS-Great Britain
Cyrus the Great is credited with the founding of which great ancient empire? - ANS-
Persian
The Persians were the first civilization to come up with what? - ANS-Common currency
What is the name of the supreme "God of Wisdom" in Zoroastrianism, who is the final judge of humans? - ANS-Ahura Mazda
According to Zoroastrianism which statement best describes what happens to the neutral after death? - ANS-They are sent to a waiting place called Hamistagan.
Which of these is the bridge of judgement in Zoroastrianism? - ANS-Chinvat Bridge
Zoroastrianism began and flourished within which empire? - ANS-Persian According to Zoroastrianism, what happens to the people sent to the "House of Lies" after death? - ANS-They are subjected to punishment befitting their earthly behavior in an effort to redeem them.
Which word best describes the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? - ANS-Unpredictable
The name "Mesopotamia" translates to what Greek Phrase? - ANS-land between the rivers
What is significant about the Epic of Gilgamesh? - ANS-It serves as the earliest known fictional tale in human history
What was the EARLIEST Mesopotamian civilization recorded? - ANS-Sumer
Which empire conquered the kingdom of Judah and destroyed Solomon's Temple in 587 BCE? - ANS-Babylonian Empire
What is a covenant? - ANS-A promise or agreement
Who was the first king of Israel? - ANS-Saul
Which king established the capital of Israel at Jerusalem? - ANS-David
Which figure is considered the founder of Judaism? - ANS-Abraham
Who established the first organized Indian empire? - ANS-Chandragupta Maurya
The Aryan society came up with the first caste system. Who was at the top of society in this system? - ANS-Men; Priests
What is significant about the Vedas texts from ancient India? - ANS-The Vedas collection offers a glimpse into the Aryan civilization and social structure.
The Harappan civilization had a language with how many symbols attached to it? (It's never been decoded) - ANS-400 symbols
Which statement best describes the monsoons that affect the Indian subcontinent? - ANS-Winter brings dry winds from inner Asia and summer brings moist air from the ocean.
In Hinduism, according to karma, what should happen if you do nice things for others? - ANS-You will be treated the same in return.
What is the name for the Hindu creator god? - ANS-Brahma
What is the best definition of archeology? - ANS-The study of human history and activity
through artifacts and remains.
What does "nomadic" mean? - ANS-Living a mobile lifestyle.
The first ancestors of human emerged where? - ANS-Africa
The Neolithic Era is marked by the beginning of what practice? - ANS-Agriculture
Which of the following was the first of the human species to roam the earth? - ANS-
Neanderthals
Which group of people was often the most powerful (had control) in ancient societies? - ANS-Priests and temple workers
What is the best definition of a "city"? - ANS-A political, religious, and economic center
What is the best definition of "bartering?" - ANS-Directly exchanging one good or service for another.
By studying weather patterns and the sun, moon, and stars, which of the following did humans develop? - ANS-Calendars
The earliest human settlements were generally situated near what? - ANS-Bodies of water
Which region of Africa is located south of the Sahara Desert? - ANS-Sub-Saharan Africa
How does Africa rank against the other six continents in terms of size? - ANS-The second largest.
Which African river is the longest in the world? - ANS-The Nile River
Which continent is Africa connected to? - ANS-Asia
What historic African region is called the "Birthplace of Humanity"? - ANS-Egypt
What historic African region was home to the kingdoms of Kerma and Kush? - ANS-
Ethiopia The northwest African farming clans, known as "Berbers," were also called what? - ANS-Libyans
Each of these were located in northern Africa at some point EXCEPT which one? Egypt,
Mauretania - ANS-Congo
What is a "Dynasty" ? - ANS-A ruling family, or an era ruled by a particular family.
Ancient Egyptian civilization developed centered on which invaluable resource? - ANS-
The Nile River
What is the definition of "Polytheistic"? - ANS-Worshipping multiple deities
All of the following statements about Egyptian Pharaohs is true EXCEPT for which one?
- ANS-Pharaohs held very little power and really served as figure heads.
In ancient Egyptian civilization, the first Pharaoh (Narmer) did which of the following in 3000 BCE? - ANS-Merged lower and upper Egypt
Why is the Middle East considered by many to be the "cradle of Civilization"? - ANS-
The earliest known civilizations, first known cities, and several major world religions began here.
Each of the following statements about the continent of Asia are true EXCEPT which one? - ANS-Asia is home to more lakes than any other continent.
There is evidence that the Phoenician civilization may have traded as far north as what location? - ANS-Great Britain
Cyrus the Great is credited with the founding of which great ancient empire? - ANS-
Persian
The Persians were the first civilization to come up with what? - ANS-Common currency
What is the name of the supreme "God of Wisdom" in Zoroastrianism, who is the final judge of humans? - ANS-Ahura Mazda
According to Zoroastrianism which statement best describes what happens to the neutral after death? - ANS-They are sent to a waiting place called Hamistagan.
Which of these is the bridge of judgement in Zoroastrianism? - ANS-Chinvat Bridge
Zoroastrianism began and flourished within which empire? - ANS-Persian According to Zoroastrianism, what happens to the people sent to the "House of Lies" after death? - ANS-They are subjected to punishment befitting their earthly behavior in an effort to redeem them.
Which word best describes the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? - ANS-Unpredictable
The name "Mesopotamia" translates to what Greek Phrase? - ANS-land between the rivers
What is significant about the Epic of Gilgamesh? - ANS-It serves as the earliest known fictional tale in human history
What was the EARLIEST Mesopotamian civilization recorded? - ANS-Sumer
Which empire conquered the kingdom of Judah and destroyed Solomon's Temple in 587 BCE? - ANS-Babylonian Empire
What is a covenant? - ANS-A promise or agreement
Who was the first king of Israel? - ANS-Saul
Which king established the capital of Israel at Jerusalem? - ANS-David
Which figure is considered the founder of Judaism? - ANS-Abraham
Who established the first organized Indian empire? - ANS-Chandragupta Maurya
The Aryan society came up with the first caste system. Who was at the top of society in this system? - ANS-Men; Priests
What is significant about the Vedas texts from ancient India? - ANS-The Vedas collection offers a glimpse into the Aryan civilization and social structure.
The Harappan civilization had a language with how many symbols attached to it? (It's never been decoded) - ANS-400 symbols
Which statement best describes the monsoons that affect the Indian subcontinent? - ANS-Winter brings dry winds from inner Asia and summer brings moist air from the ocean.
In Hinduism, according to karma, what should happen if you do nice things for others? - ANS-You will be treated the same in return.
What is the name for the Hindu creator god? - ANS-Brahma
