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World History Practice Test Questions

Test your knowledge of world history with questions on topics such as hunter-gatherer societies, the development of civilizations, and ancient cities. Learn about the impact of agriculture, the Mandate of Heaven in China, and the history and beliefs of the Hebrews.

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World History Practice Test Questions

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  1. World History Practice Test Questions

  2. #1. The hunter-gatherer way of life made it impossible for people to live… a. in groups. b. in cold climates. c. in permanent dwellings. d. without a spoken language. The answer is….C

  3. #2. Which of the following was NOT a result of the safer, more settled life of agricultural villages? a. cultural life b. domestication c. specialization d. nomadic lifestyle The answer is…D

  4. #3. Historical narratives and epic poetry were a further development of what major characteristics of civilization? a. record keeping b. advanced technology c. complex institutions d. advanced cities The answer is…A

  5. #4. Which of the following distinguished cities of the Indus Valley? a. Cities were constantly at war despite huge defensive structures. b. Cities were laid down without thinking, forming a jumble of streets. c. Cities were planned and had their own plumbing and sewage systems. d. Cities were destroyed by invaders in horse-drawn chariots. The answer is…C

  6. #5. How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China? a. The Mandate of Heaven led to long periods of war among families. b. Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers. c. It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty. d. The ruler received a direct mandate from heaven that he should resign. The answer is…C

  7. The world of the Hebrews Beginnings, beliefs, customs and traditions

  8. The Search for a promiseD Land • God chose Abraham (who lived in Mesopotamia) to be the “father” of the Hebrew people • God commanded him to move his people to Canaan (between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea) – 1800 BC • Descendants of Abraham moved to Egypt in 1650 BC (due to drought or threat of famine)

  9. Abraham • Name for God is Yahweh • Monotheism: Belief in only ONE God. Yahweh had power over all peoples. • Covenant: Mutual promise between God and Abraham. Abraham promised to obey Yahweh and Yahweh promised to protect Abraham and his descendants.

  10. Moses • At first, the Hebrews were given places of honor in the Egyptian kingdom. Later, they were forced into slavery. • Moses led Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt • This is called “the Exodus” (remembered during Passover) • Ten Commandments

  11. Sacred book • Torah: Contains five books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy • Christians later adopted these as the first five books of the Old Testament • Language of Judaism = Hebrew

  12. Take notes as you watch…

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