Unit 1 Test

By Amy C Gilstrap
Last updated almost 3 years ago
20 Questions
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Each of these African kingdoms was located in West Africa EXCEPT:

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West African kingdoms made money from trading all of these African products EXCEPT

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The main religion in North Africa by the 1000s was:

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Who was the founder of Buddhism?

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Which of these societies did not allow private property for common people?

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Which one of these societies had a rigid caste system that only allowed people to move up after they were reincarnated?

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What element was key to a woman's status in China?

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Which religions are polytheistic?

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Match the location to the empire.

India
China
South America - Andes Mountains
Central America - Yucatan Peninsula
Central America - Mexico
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Match the Locations for Each Empire or Group

Indian subcontinent – Himalayan mountains to north, Indian Ocean to south
East coast of Asia, Pacific Ocean, isolated from other civilizations
Central Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
South America (Andes Mountains)
North Africa
West Africa
Middle East
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Match the Empire/Group with the correct trade information

Spices, gems, cloth, cotton
Used Silk Road and Indian Ocean – traded with Africa, China, Europe
Porcelain (China), silk
Used Silk Road and Indian Ocean – traded with Africa, China, Europe
No major trade routes – no private property
traded in North, Central and South America
Salt, Gold and Ivory – traded across Sahara Desert on camels. Berbers were traders
Controlled trade coming from Indian Ocean, Silk Road, Africa and Europe. Made money on taxing and controlling trade
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Match the religion with the right description

polytheistic, majority of people in India follow this - Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, follow the Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths to reach Nirvana
Founded by Confucius, importance of mutual respect and responsibility in relationships
Founded by Lao Zi, follow nature and abandon formal learning in order to escape the traps of life
Founding father is Abraham, monotheistic religion that is waiting for the messiah to come. Followed 10 Commandments and first 5 books of the Bible
Founder is Jesus, believed to be the Son of God, also followed Old Testament and believed in same God as another religon in this list; also shared 10 Commandments
Founder is Muhammad, believed to be Last and Greatest Prophet of Allah. Follow the Five Pillars
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17.

From the religions that we discussed in class, choose one and write about the factors that would entice a person to convert to that religion. Be specific and give at least three examples with support to your argument.


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If you were being transported back in time as a ruler, which empire would you want to rule and why?
Give at least 3 specific reasons that are tied to the notes and information we learned in this unit.
Be sure to compare those reasons to other empires.
For example: I would choose to live in the _____________ empire because the people were able to do _______________. In the _____________ empire (a different one) people had to do this instead.


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Now imagine that you are taking a second trip back in time, only this time you are a poor person.
Which empire would you choose to be in?
Give 3 specific reasons that are tied to the information you learned in this unit. Be sure to compare those reasons to other empires.
For example: I would choose to live in the _____________ empire because the people were able to do _______________. In the _____________ empire (a different one) people had to do this instead.


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Finally, in your last trip back in time you are part of a group that has been conquered by the Aztecs. What do you expect will happen to you based off of what you have learned in class?


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