Early Peoples
Which religious idea did Zoroastrianism introduce?
Heaven and hell exist.
In what way are ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs different from letters in the English alphabet?
Hieroglyphs convey meaning through pictures.
Which statement about Abraham is the most accurate?
His covenant with God helped all Jewish people.
How is India distinct from the rest of Asia?
It is a subcontinent.
How was Phoenicia organized?
It was a collection of city-states.
The New Kingdom began to decline around 1200 BCE, but what event ultimately brought the era to a close?
The Kush conquered Egypt.
How did the Huang He River contribute to the growth of the Chinese civilization?
The fertile soil led to food surpluses, which supported a larger group of people.
Why are empires and civilizations so intent on producing works of artistic and cultural significance?
These works help to ensure the legacy of an empire.
The people of Mesopotamia were protected by the
Zagros and Taurus Mountains.
Which best describes how the pharaohs' used art and architecture?
for celebrations
Climate and environment affected what choice for hunter-gatherers?
housing
Monumental ancient Egyptian architectural achievement could be described as the intersection of
mathematics and religion.
Which type of art or architecture from ancient Egypt has been adopted by the US government?
obelisks
When the Aryans migrated to India, what influential concept did they bring to the country?
the caste system
Which best explains why the Assyrians required conquered people to pay tribute?
to show Assyria's overwhelming strength