Question
SSWH1
1. Which of the following does the tablet of the Code of Hammurabi provide an example of? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
clay pottery
clay pottery
domestication
domestication
a large city
a large city
written laws
written laws
Question 2
SSWH1
2. Use the map to determine which of the following statements about Etruscan cities is true. (1 point)
Map Showing Etruscan settlements and the Roman Empire
(1 point)
Responses
The Roman civilization only took over Etruscan cities that were near the Mediterranean.
The Roman civilization only took over Etruscan cities that were near the Mediterranean.
Most Etruscan cities that were eventually taken over by the Romans were located in the eastern portion of the Italian peninsula.
Most Etruscan cities that were eventually taken over by the Romans were located in the eastern portion of the Italian peninsula.
The Roman civilization eventually took over all lands that were not Etruscan and expanded their territory.
The Roman civilization eventually took over all lands that were not Etruscan and expanded their territory.
The Roman civilization eventually took over Etruscan cities and expanded their territory.
The Roman civilization eventually took over Etruscan cities and expanded their territory.
Question 3
SSWH1
Instructions:
Study the chart comparing Mesopotamian and Egyptian societies. Then answer the question that follows.
Category Mesopotamia Egypt
Geography Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (Fertile Crescent); unpredictable flooding Centered around the Nile River; predictable annual flooding
Writing Cuneiform written on clay tablets Hieroglyphics carved and written on stone and papyrus
Religion Polytheistic; gods controlled nature and fate; harsh afterlife Polytheistic; pharaoh seen as a god; strong belief in afterlife
Architecture Ziggurats (temples); mud-brick buildings Pyramids and stone temples; monumental structures
Leadership Independent city-states with kings Centralized monarchy under the pharaoh
3. Which conclusion is best supported by the information in the chart? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
Both Mesopotamia and Egypt had a single, united government led by elected rulers.
Both Mesopotamia and Egypt had a single, united government led by elected rulers.
The Egyptians had a more centralized government, while Mesopotamians were politically divided.
The Egyptians had a more centralized government, while Mesopotamians were politically divided.
Mesopotamian religion focused on a peaceful afterlife, unlike Egyptian beliefs.
Mesopotamian religion focused on a peaceful afterlife, unlike Egyptian beliefs.
Egypt relied on unpredictable flooding, while Mesopotamia had a predictable river system.
Egypt relied on unpredictable flooding, while Mesopotamia had a predictable river system.
Question 4
SSWH1
4. Which of the following most fully describes how art was used in river valley civilizations and classical civilizations? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
Art was created for aesthetic reasons, focusing on decoration.
Art was created for aesthetic reasons, focusing on decoration.
Art was used to legitimize government.
Art was used to legitimize government.
Art reinforced social hierarchy, power, and religious authority.
Art reinforced social hierarchy, power, and religious authority.
Art was used only to communicate important religious ideas.
Art was used only to communicate important religious ideas.
Question 5
SSWH 1
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows:
"The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River was a gift from the gods. Each year, the river flooded its banks, depositing rich, black soil that made farming possible in an otherwise desert land. The Egyptians timed their agricultural calendar around the flood cycle and built canals and reservoirs to control the water. Without the Nile, the civilization of Ancient Egypt could not have thrived as it did for thousands of years."
According to the passage, why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egyptian civilization?
(1 point)
Responses
It was a sacred site where Egyptian kings were crowned and buried.
It was a sacred site where Egyptian kings were crowned and buried.
It allowed the Egyptians to develop a strong navy for conquering nearby lands.
It allowed the Egyptians to develop a strong navy for conquering nearby lands.
It protected Egypt from foreign invasions by surrounding the land with deserts.
It protected Egypt from foreign invasions by surrounding the land with deserts.
It provided fertile land and water, making agriculture and settlement possible.
It provided fertile land and water, making agriculture and settlement possible.
Question 6
SSWH1
6. Which of these technologies was a cultural development in ancient Egypt? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
the number zero
the number zero
hygiene products
hygiene products
domed buildings
domed buildings
the arch bridge
the arch bridge
Question 7
SSWH1
7. Sargon the Great likely established the world’s great empire. Which empire was this? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
Babylonian Empire
Babylonian Empire
Akkadian Empire
Akkadian Empire
Assyrian Empire
Assyrian Empire
Hittite Empire
Hittite Empire
Question 8
SSWH 1
8. Why was written language likely developed? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle.
It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle.
It allowed trade over long distances.
It allowed trade over long distances.
It provided law codes for the public.
It provided law codes for the public.
It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read.
It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read.
Question 9
SSWH1
9. Because of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, why did political leaders become necessary in large civilizations? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to fewer people
The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to fewer people
Large civilizations needed someone to hold the most power.
Large civilizations needed someone to hold the most power.
Large civilizations needed leadership and organization.
Large civilizations needed leadership and organization.
Civil wars broke out within civilizations.
Civil wars broke out within civilizations.
Question 10
SSWH1
10. How were Roman women affected by patriarchy? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
They were not allowed to divorce.
They were not allowed to divorce.
They were expected to be wives and mothers, and they had few legal rights.
They were expected to be wives and mothers, and they had few legal rights.
They could be trained as fighters with the army, and own land
They could be trained as fighters with the army, and own land
They could vote in democracy and own businesses.
They could vote in democracy and own businesses.
Question 11
SSWH1
11. How did Mesopotamia acquire the people they enslaved? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
from local households
from local households
from political alliances with other areas
from political alliances with other areas
from war with other areas
from war with other areas
from people who could not pay their debts
from people who could not pay their debts
Question 12
SSWH1
12. What trade route passed through the middle of the Kushan Empire? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
the Zoroastrian
the Zoroastrian
the Silk Road
the Silk Road
Via Apia
Via Apia
the Amu Darya
the Amu Darya
Question 13
SSWH1
13. What is the Gupta Empire remembered for? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and corrupt government
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and corrupt government
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and epic poetry.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and epic poetry.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military, efficient administration system, and advances in knowledge.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military, efficient administration system, and advances in knowledge.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military and inefficient administration system.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military and inefficient administration system.
Question 14
SSWH2
14. The Safavid Empire was located in between two other empires. Using the map, identify and name these two empires. (1 point)
Map of the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal Empires
(1 point)
Responses
the Ottoman and Mongol Empires
the Ottoman and Mongol Empires
the Ottoman and Mughal Empires
the Ottoman and Mughal Empires
the Mughal and Mongol Empires
the Mughal and Mongol Empires
the Safavid and Ottoman Empires
the Safavid and Ottoman Empires
Question 15
SSWH1
15. Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, when do empires fall? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
when they expand their territory
when they expand their territory
when they have a large military
when they have a large military
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
1. Which of the following does the tablet of the Code of Hammurabi provide an example of? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
clay pottery
clay pottery
domestication
domestication
a large city
a large city
written laws
written laws
Question 2
SSWH1
2. Use the map to determine which of the following statements about Etruscan cities is true. (1 point)
Map Showing Etruscan settlements and the Roman Empire
(1 point)
Responses
The Roman civilization only took over Etruscan cities that were near the Mediterranean.
The Roman civilization only took over Etruscan cities that were near the Mediterranean.
Most Etruscan cities that were eventually taken over by the Romans were located in the eastern portion of the Italian peninsula.
Most Etruscan cities that were eventually taken over by the Romans were located in the eastern portion of the Italian peninsula.
The Roman civilization eventually took over all lands that were not Etruscan and expanded their territory.
The Roman civilization eventually took over all lands that were not Etruscan and expanded their territory.
The Roman civilization eventually took over Etruscan cities and expanded their territory.
The Roman civilization eventually took over Etruscan cities and expanded their territory.
Question 3
SSWH1
Instructions:
Study the chart comparing Mesopotamian and Egyptian societies. Then answer the question that follows.
Category Mesopotamia Egypt
Geography Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (Fertile Crescent); unpredictable flooding Centered around the Nile River; predictable annual flooding
Writing Cuneiform written on clay tablets Hieroglyphics carved and written on stone and papyrus
Religion Polytheistic; gods controlled nature and fate; harsh afterlife Polytheistic; pharaoh seen as a god; strong belief in afterlife
Architecture Ziggurats (temples); mud-brick buildings Pyramids and stone temples; monumental structures
Leadership Independent city-states with kings Centralized monarchy under the pharaoh
3. Which conclusion is best supported by the information in the chart? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
Both Mesopotamia and Egypt had a single, united government led by elected rulers.
Both Mesopotamia and Egypt had a single, united government led by elected rulers.
The Egyptians had a more centralized government, while Mesopotamians were politically divided.
The Egyptians had a more centralized government, while Mesopotamians were politically divided.
Mesopotamian religion focused on a peaceful afterlife, unlike Egyptian beliefs.
Mesopotamian religion focused on a peaceful afterlife, unlike Egyptian beliefs.
Egypt relied on unpredictable flooding, while Mesopotamia had a predictable river system.
Egypt relied on unpredictable flooding, while Mesopotamia had a predictable river system.
Question 4
SSWH1
4. Which of the following most fully describes how art was used in river valley civilizations and classical civilizations? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
Art was created for aesthetic reasons, focusing on decoration.
Art was created for aesthetic reasons, focusing on decoration.
Art was used to legitimize government.
Art was used to legitimize government.
Art reinforced social hierarchy, power, and religious authority.
Art reinforced social hierarchy, power, and religious authority.
Art was used only to communicate important religious ideas.
Art was used only to communicate important religious ideas.
Question 5
SSWH 1
Read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows:
"The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River was a gift from the gods. Each year, the river flooded its banks, depositing rich, black soil that made farming possible in an otherwise desert land. The Egyptians timed their agricultural calendar around the flood cycle and built canals and reservoirs to control the water. Without the Nile, the civilization of Ancient Egypt could not have thrived as it did for thousands of years."
According to the passage, why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egyptian civilization?
(1 point)
Responses
It was a sacred site where Egyptian kings were crowned and buried.
It was a sacred site where Egyptian kings were crowned and buried.
It allowed the Egyptians to develop a strong navy for conquering nearby lands.
It allowed the Egyptians to develop a strong navy for conquering nearby lands.
It protected Egypt from foreign invasions by surrounding the land with deserts.
It protected Egypt from foreign invasions by surrounding the land with deserts.
It provided fertile land and water, making agriculture and settlement possible.
It provided fertile land and water, making agriculture and settlement possible.
Question 6
SSWH1
6. Which of these technologies was a cultural development in ancient Egypt? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
the number zero
the number zero
hygiene products
hygiene products
domed buildings
domed buildings
the arch bridge
the arch bridge
Question 7
SSWH1
7. Sargon the Great likely established the world’s great empire. Which empire was this? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
Babylonian Empire
Babylonian Empire
Akkadian Empire
Akkadian Empire
Assyrian Empire
Assyrian Empire
Hittite Empire
Hittite Empire
Question 8
SSWH 1
8. Why was written language likely developed? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle.
It gave soldiers a common way to communicate military instructions prior to battle.
It allowed trade over long distances.
It allowed trade over long distances.
It provided law codes for the public.
It provided law codes for the public.
It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read.
It allowed ritualistic prayers to be written for all to read.
Question 9
SSWH1
9. Because of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, why did political leaders become necessary in large civilizations? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to fewer people
The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution led to fewer people
Large civilizations needed someone to hold the most power.
Large civilizations needed someone to hold the most power.
Large civilizations needed leadership and organization.
Large civilizations needed leadership and organization.
Civil wars broke out within civilizations.
Civil wars broke out within civilizations.
Question 10
SSWH1
10. How were Roman women affected by patriarchy? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
They were not allowed to divorce.
They were not allowed to divorce.
They were expected to be wives and mothers, and they had few legal rights.
They were expected to be wives and mothers, and they had few legal rights.
They could be trained as fighters with the army, and own land
They could be trained as fighters with the army, and own land
They could vote in democracy and own businesses.
They could vote in democracy and own businesses.
Question 11
SSWH1
11. How did Mesopotamia acquire the people they enslaved? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
from local households
from local households
from political alliances with other areas
from political alliances with other areas
from war with other areas
from war with other areas
from people who could not pay their debts
from people who could not pay their debts
Question 12
SSWH1
12. What trade route passed through the middle of the Kushan Empire? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
the Zoroastrian
the Zoroastrian
the Silk Road
the Silk Road
Via Apia
Via Apia
the Amu Darya
the Amu Darya
Question 13
SSWH1
13. What is the Gupta Empire remembered for? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and corrupt government
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and corrupt government
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and epic poetry.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its weak military and epic poetry.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military, efficient administration system, and advances in knowledge.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military, efficient administration system, and advances in knowledge.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military and inefficient administration system.
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military and inefficient administration system.
Question 14
SSWH2
14. The Safavid Empire was located in between two other empires. Using the map, identify and name these two empires. (1 point)
Map of the Ottoman, Safavid and Mughal Empires
(1 point)
Responses
the Ottoman and Mongol Empires
the Ottoman and Mongol Empires
the Ottoman and Mughal Empires
the Ottoman and Mughal Empires
the Mughal and Mongol Empires
the Mughal and Mongol Empires
the Safavid and Ottoman Empires
the Safavid and Ottoman Empires
Question 15
SSWH1
15. Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, when do empires fall? (1 point)
(1 point)
Responses
when they expand their territory
when they expand their territory
when they have a large military
when they have a large military
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when they build complicated irrigation systems
when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers for the questions based on your prompts:
1. **Which of the following does the tablet of the Code of Hammurabi provide an example of?**
- **Response**: written laws
2. **Use the map to determine which of the following statements about Etruscan cities is true.**
- **Response**: The Roman civilization eventually took over Etruscan cities and expanded their territory.
3. **Which conclusion is best supported by the information in the chart?**
- **Response**: The Egyptians had a more centralized government, while Mesopotamians were politically divided.
4. **Which of the following most fully describes how art was used in river valley civilizations and classical civilizations?**
- **Response**: Art reinforced social hierarchy, power, and religious authority.
5. **According to the passage, why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egyptian civilization?**
- **Response**: It provided fertile land and water, making agriculture and settlement possible.
6. **Which of these technologies was a cultural development in ancient Egypt?**
- **Response**: hygiene products
7. **Sargon the Great likely established the world's great empire. Which empire was this?**
- **Response**: Akkadian Empire
8. **Why was written language likely developed?**
- **Response**: It allowed trade over long distances.
9. **Because of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, why did political leaders become necessary in large civilizations?**
- **Response**: Large civilizations needed leadership and organization.
10. **How were Roman women affected by patriarchy?**
- **Response**: They were expected to be wives and mothers, and they had few legal rights.
11. **How did Mesopotamia acquire the people they enslaved?**
- **Response**: from war with other areas
12. **What trade route passed through the middle of the Kushan Empire?**
- **Response**: the Silk Road
13. **What is the Gupta Empire remembered for?**
- **Response**: The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military, efficient administration system, and advances in knowledge.
14. **The Safavid Empire was located in between two other empires. Using the map, identify and name these two empires.**
- **Response**: the Ottoman and Mughal Empires
15. **Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, when do empires fall?**
- **Response**: when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further assistance!
1. **Which of the following does the tablet of the Code of Hammurabi provide an example of?**
- **Response**: written laws
2. **Use the map to determine which of the following statements about Etruscan cities is true.**
- **Response**: The Roman civilization eventually took over Etruscan cities and expanded their territory.
3. **Which conclusion is best supported by the information in the chart?**
- **Response**: The Egyptians had a more centralized government, while Mesopotamians were politically divided.
4. **Which of the following most fully describes how art was used in river valley civilizations and classical civilizations?**
- **Response**: Art reinforced social hierarchy, power, and religious authority.
5. **According to the passage, why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egyptian civilization?**
- **Response**: It provided fertile land and water, making agriculture and settlement possible.
6. **Which of these technologies was a cultural development in ancient Egypt?**
- **Response**: hygiene products
7. **Sargon the Great likely established the world's great empire. Which empire was this?**
- **Response**: Akkadian Empire
8. **Why was written language likely developed?**
- **Response**: It allowed trade over long distances.
9. **Because of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, why did political leaders become necessary in large civilizations?**
- **Response**: Large civilizations needed leadership and organization.
10. **How were Roman women affected by patriarchy?**
- **Response**: They were expected to be wives and mothers, and they had few legal rights.
11. **How did Mesopotamia acquire the people they enslaved?**
- **Response**: from war with other areas
12. **What trade route passed through the middle of the Kushan Empire?**
- **Response**: the Silk Road
13. **What is the Gupta Empire remembered for?**
- **Response**: The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military, efficient administration system, and advances in knowledge.
14. **The Safavid Empire was located in between two other empires. Using the map, identify and name these two empires.**
- **Response**: the Ottoman and Mughal Empires
15. **Based on a comparison of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, when do empires fall?**
- **Response**: when there is a large economic gap between rich and poor
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further assistance!