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1. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the fourearly river valley civilizations.
Both civilizations in Mesoamerica and in Mesopotamia had each of these except (4 points)
pyramids
a focus onfarming
establishmentof city-states
cultivation ofmaize
2. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Which of the following statements is true about both the Mayan and ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. (4points)
They both created accurate calendars.
Their civilizations both continue today.
Neither of them had written languages.
Neither of them developed city-states.
3. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Which of the following was a major difference between the Mayan civilization and Harappa? (4 points)
organized government
farming as the primary occupation
polytheism of the people
existence of major rivers
4. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Use the pictures to answer the questions.
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The images shown in the two pictures above represent what? (4 points)
the metallurgy of the Egyptians and the Mayans
the cuneiform of the Sumerians and the Mayans
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the hieroglyphics of the Egyptians and the Mayans
the religious texts of the Israelites and the Mayans
5. Identify the factors (new resources, increased productivity, education, technology, slave economy, territorialexpansion) that increase economic growth.
The Aztecs often increased their economy by demanding tribute, or (4 points)
payment from conquered peoples
a special celebration
songs about great deeds
sacrifices to the gods
6. Identify the factors (new resources, increased productivity, education, technology, slave economy, territorialexpansion) that increase economic growth.
What impact did slavery have on the economic growth of the Aztec civilization? (Be sure to cite specificexamples from your lesson in your answer) (10 points)
7. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
How were the Aztecs and ancient Egyptians alike? (4 points)
Both depended on women to rule them.
Both worshipped the same religious figures.
Both used viziers to supervise the government.
Both had a social class system.
8. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
The religions of the ancient Egyptians and the Aztecs both encouraged the (4 points)
teaching of cuneiform
teaching of alphabets
study of astronomy
study of engineering
9. Analyze the purposes of map projections (political, physical, special purpose) and explain the applications ofvarious types of maps.
Use the map below to answer the following question:
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Why is this map considered a political map? (4 points)
because it includes continents and major bodies of water
because it shows the importance of certain places
because it focuses on landmasses inhabited by people
because it shows boundaries created by human governments
10. Analyze the purposes of map projections (political, physical, special purpose) and explain the applications ofvarious types of maps.
Use the map below to answer the following question:
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What physical feature shown here influenced the Incan civilization? (4 points)
the Amazon Basin
the Andes Mountains
the Brazilian Highlands
the Guiana Highlands
11. Use geographic terms and tools to explain why ancient civilizations developed networks of highways,waterways, and other transportation linkages.
Which of the following did the Incas use to traverse mountain passes? (4 points)
bridges
tunnels
highways
elevated roads
12. Use geographic terms and tools to explain why ancient civilizations developed networks of highways,waterways, and other transportation linkages.
What allowed the Incan army to travel most quickly throughout the empire? (4 points)
their special chariots
their fleet of ships
their network of roads
their use of canals
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13. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Which choice identifies a god of the Incas and a god of the Egyptians? (4 points)
Quipus and Akhenaton
Sapa and Marduk
Inti and Osiris
Rajah and Isis
14. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Ra of the Egyptian civilization was the equivalent of who in the Inca civilization? (4 points)
Inti
Moses
Nazca
Osiris
15. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Which of the following is a similarity between Native Americans of the southwest and the Egyptians? (4 points)
pyramids
irrigation
hieroglyphics
oral tradition
16. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
The Native American cultures shared which of the following characteristics with the Egyptians? (4 points)
Irrigation systems
road networks
mummification
hieroglyphic writing
17. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Which of the following was a similarity between the Native Americans of the Great Basin region and theIsraelites? (4 points)
They had no class structure.
They were monotheistic.
They were skilled sailors.
They were nomadic.
18. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valleycivilizations.
Which of the following is true of both the ancient Sumerians and Native American tribes? (4 points)
They had a democratic system of government.
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Their leaders were thought to be related to the gods.
They elected a new leader every year.
They built large structures to honor religious figures.
19. Compare maps of the world in ancient times with current political maps.
Use the maps below to answer the following question:
Compare the two maps. In which modern-day state did the Seminoles live? (4 points)
California
New York
Washington
Florida
20. Compare maps of the world in ancient times with current political maps.
Use the maps below to answer the following question:
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Compare the maps. Which of the following Native American tribes lived in the modern-day state of Colorado? (4points)
Sioux
Chickasaw
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Cheyenne
Cherokee
