SEMESTER 1 EXAM WH I – LUOA Questions & Answers

Based on the definitions of terms in this lesson, this cluster of islands is known as a what? - ANSWERSArchipelago A - Prime Meridian B - Equator C - Artic Circle D - Antarctic Circle E - Tropic of Capricorn F - Tropic of Cancer G - Lines of Latitude H - Lines of Longitude I - Western Hemisphere J - Eastern Hemisphere - ANSWERSIdentify on Map: Based on the definitions of terms in this lesson, the geographical feature boxed in red is best called a what? - ANSWERSIsthmus 1. North America 2. Africa 3. Asia 4. Europe 5. Australia 6. Antarctica 7. South America 8. Pacific Ocean 9. Atlantic Ocean 10. Indian Ocean 11. Artic Ocean 12. Southern Ocean 13. India 14. West Africa 15. South Africa - ANSWERS The largest mountain range in Europe - ANSWERSThe Alps Which of the following could be considered a sub-continent? [choose all that may apply] - ANSWERSArabia Meso-America The Horn of Africa How much of the Earth's surface is made of water? - ANSWERS71 Studying the way a person adapts to his or her surroundings involves the examination of which of the Five Themes of Geography? - ANSWERSmovement What was the setting of the Fall of Mankind? - ANSWERSGarden of Eden The story of Gilgamesh might be based on a real king from what ancient civilization? - ANSWERSAssyria According to Genesis 7, how many days did the flood water come down upon the earth? - ANSWERS40 days Evolution is an _______________ alternative to the Biblical view of Creation. - ANSWERSScientific Agriculture developed in the: - ANSWERSNeolithic Era Which of the following makes it difficult for evolutionists to claim that primitive man had less developed brains and were incapable of feats of building and engineering? - ANSWERSStonehenge When did the Neolithic Era end? - ANSWERSwhen men adopted the widespread use of metals Most religions found in ancient civilizations were - ANSWERSpolytheistic The adaptation of work that allowed for some people in ancient civilizations to farm and others to create is: - ANSWERSjob specialization What three [3] functions did art and architecture serve in the ancient world? - ANSWERSdepiction of values display of wealth or power religious expression One of the best examples of the Mesopotamian worldview is the: - ANSWERSEpic of Gilgamesh What people group united Northern Mesopotamia around 2350 BC? - ANSWERSAkkadians How many Akkadian rulers are recorded on the Sumerian tablets discovered so far? ect! - ANSWERS5 The first empire to rise after the Sumerians were the: - ANSWERSBabylonians Which king extended Babylonian borders over most of the Tigris-Euphrates Valley creating the Old Babylonian Empire? - ANSWERSHammurabi In battle, the Hittite chariot could be compared to which modern-day military weapon? - ANSWERSTank What city did Nebuchadnezzar build huge walls around, making it one of the most tremendous cities of that time? - ANSWERSBabylon Which Assyrian city was burned to the ground by the Chaldeans in 612 BC? - ANSWERSNinevah Why did Nebuchadnezzar II build the Hanging Gardens? - ANSWERSHis wife, Amytis, was homesick. Identify the following locations on the map below: 1. Deccan Plateau 2. Arabian Sea 3. Bay of Bengal 4. Western Ghats 5. Eastern Ghats 6. Hindu Kush Mountains 7. Blank w 6 8. China 9. Indus River 10. Brahmaputra River 11. Himalayan Mountains 12. Ganges River - ANSWERSIdentify the following locations on the map . What mountain range is the tallest mountain range in the world? - ANSWERSHimalayan Mountains What mountain chains on the coast of India helped protect the Indus Valley from invaders? - ANSWERSWestern and Eastern Ghats Why is India known as a subcontinent? - ANSWERSIt is located "under" Asia. 1. Red Sea 2. Nile Delta 3. Mediterranean Sea 4. Nile River 5. Lower Egypt 6. Upper Egypt 7. Cataracts - ANSWERSUsing the map below, find the following locations Why were Egyptians' bodies mummified? - ANSWERSThey believed it was necessary to take them into the afterlife. . How many days was a corpse soaked in salt before it was wrapped in bandages? - ANSWERS70 days . During the 19th Dynasty, which pharaoh made a peace treaty with the Hittites? - ANSWERSRamesses II Who was the new god of Egypt, declared by Amenhotep? - ANSWERSAton 1. Yellow River 2. Yangtze River 3. Gobi Desert 4. Taklamakan Desert - ANSWERSIdentify the following locations on the map: What is a family of rulers in which heirs to the throne are members of a ruler's family? - ANSWERSdynasty What did the Lydians contribute to ancient civilization? - ANSWERSthe first monetary system How were the Hebrews connected to the house of Pharoah in Egypt? [choose all that apply] - ANSWERSThrough Joseph, who became a ruler second only to Pharoah Through Moses, who had been brought up in Pharaoh's household Which of the following made the Jews unique? - ANSWERSThey practiced a monotheistic religion in a world where most were polytheistic. What was the name given to the religion of the Hebrews? - ANSWERSJudaism The 10 tribes of Israel were conquered by this group in 700 BC: - ANSWERSthe Assyrians Who was the father of many nations? - ANSWERSAbraham Identify the following characteristics of polytheism and monotheism by placing a "P" or "M" in the blank beside each statement: 1. the predominant religious system of the ancient world - P 2. elements of good versus evil - M 3. redemption is a crux - M 4. gods controlled nature and the lives of men - P 5. used deities as an explanation for natural occurrences - P 6. belief in an apocalyptic end of the world - M 7. belief in the fate of humans at the will of the gods - P 8. the Egyptians - P 9. Zoroastrianism - M 10. belief in an all-powerful deity - M - ANSWERS Daniel's vision of the ram and goat predicted the defeat of the Persians by: - ANSWERSAlexander the Great Under which Persian ruler did the Empire reach its highest limits? - ANSWERSDarius the Great According to Hinduism, what is the name of the force behind nature? - ANSWERSDharma Lowest on the caste system were servants and peasants known as: - ANSWERSSudras According to the video on Marco Polo, how old was Marco when he began his travels to the Silk Road? - ANSWERS17 How many dynasties ruled over a period in Chinese history known as the Three Kingdoms? - ANSWERS6 Which statement is incorrect? The Greeks influenced modern thought. The Greeks provided a weak foundation in the study of mankind's relationship with politics. Greeks believed in doing your best. Greeks examined corruption in politics. - ANSWERSThe Greeks provided a weak foundation in the study of mankind's relationship with politics. The evolution of the city state followed as such: Monarchy, Aristocracy , Oligarchy, Tyranny, and Democracy . - ANSWERSAnswer 1:Aristocracy Answer 2:Democracy Which statement is incorrect? Minoan civilization contained the palace of Knossos. Archaeology and artwork reveal the character of Minoan society. Minoans believed in gaining land by conquest. Minoans did not have a monarchy. - ANSWERSMinoans believed in gaining land by conquest. What seas surround the Balkan Peninsula? [choose all that might apply] - ANSWERSAegean Mediterranean Crete The word "Greek" is a Turkish wording meaning what? - ANSWERSSlave In which of the following Greek city-states did Philip of Macedon, and through him Alexander, learn military tactics? - ANSWERSThebes Where was the polis known as Sparta located? - ANSWERSPeloponnesus Laconia Of the four social classes, which one made up most of the Spartan population? - ANSWERSHelots Match the terms in the left column with terms in the right column Spartiates - Nobles Perioeci - Middle Class Helots - Serfs Hoplites - Soldiers - ANSWERSNobles Middle Class Serfs Soldiers What least fits Athens? All of these are correct. conservative slave based economy oligarchy - ANSWERSAll of these are correct. Between Athens and Sparta, which statement best fits with Sparta? - ANSWERSslave based economy According to Homer, what is a hero? All of these are correct. one who wins one who is favored by the gods one who has remarkable strength - ANSWERSAll of these are correct. Match the following: Hera - queen of the gods; goddess of marriage and empires Poseidon - controlled the seas; brother of Zeus and Hades Hermes - messenger of the gods; god of travel and trade Hades - ruler of the underworld Hephaestus - husband of Aphrodite and blacksmith to the gods Aphrodite - the goddess of beauty, love, and happiness Apollo - the god of music, art, and knowledge Athena - goddess of intelligence, war strategy, peace, and wisdom Ares - god of war, bloodshed, and violence