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How did Egypt’s natural borders protect the country from invaders?

A
The desert was difficult for invaders to cross.
B
The Nile Delta made it difficult for invaders to attack from the coast.
C
The desert made it difficult for Egyptians to build, making their cities hard to find.
D
The Nile River’s flooding pattern confounded invaders.
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The Mauryan emperor Ashoka began his reign as a

A
warrior, but he later embraced peace.
B
peaceful leader, but then he turned to war.
C
warrior and remained one throughout his reign.
D
peaceful leader and remained one throughout his reign.
5

The Middle Kingdom was brought to a close with the invasion of the Hyksos. Which aspect of their military capabilities enabled the Hyksos to conquer Egypt?

A
improved weapons, including horse-drawn chariots
B
a larger military force
C
advanced fortification techniques
D
strategic alliances
6

Unlike the Phoenicians, the Assyrians were

A
farmers who invented irrigation.
B
seafarers who traded with distant lands.
C
conquerors who valued military force.
D
scholars who created the first alphabet.
7

Buddhism was India’s dominant religion in 100 BCE, and then it

A
expanded to become the dominant religion in all of Asia.
B
declined in India but remained strong in other areas of Asia.
C
spread to Asia but did not take hold throughout the continent.
D
became obsolete when Hinduism spread into Asia.
8

A Hindu wanting to work on spiritual awareness might decide to

A
closely follow the Eightfold Path.
B
work to build good karma.
C
meditate or participate in yoga.
D
build a shrine for worship at home.
9

Which statement about Confucianism is accurate?

A
According to Confucianism, all people are essentially good.
B
According to Confucianism, education is unnecessary for success.
C
According to Confucianism, a specific god should be routinely worshipped.
D
According to Confucianism, good relationships don’t need guidance.
10

Which statement best illustrates Siddhartha Gautama’s view toward wealth?

A
Gautama wanted to help others through his wealth.
B
Gautama was embarrassed by his wealth, so he gave it up.
C
Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness.
D
Gautama believed he could best help others by giving up his wealth.
11

How does the image of Buddha tend to vary from statue to statue?

A
Some have extended earlobes, whereas others do not.
B
The eyes of Buddha can be wide open or half closed.
C
The Buddha's hands can be placed in a variety of positions.
D
Some have the urna between their eyebrows, whereas others do not.
14

OldMiddleNewGreat

A
Old
B
Middle
C
New
D
Great
15

How did cataracts in the Nile River make transportation difficult?

A
Cataracts caused parts of the riverbed to dry out.
B
Cataracts contained rocks and boulders that made the river impassable.
C
Cataracts changed the directional flow of the water.
D
Cataracts’ shallow depth and rushing water made the river impassable.
16

According to the concept of reincarnation, a person would hope to return as a human

A
in a lower caste.
B
in a higher caste.
C
living in a different country.
D
living under a different government.
17

The first of the Four Noble Truths states that

A
suffering is caused by greed.
B
ending worldly desires will end suffering.
C
life is either physical or emotional suffering.
D
enlightenment is attained through the Eightfold Path.
18

Zoroastrianism introduced which idea?

A
There is more than one god.
B
There is both a heaven and a hell.
C
The emperor is God’s true prophet.
D
Humans are free to choose sin or virtue.
20

How did the annual monsoons influence development in the Indus River Valley?

A
Flooding encouraged settlers to explore other regions to develop into cities.
B
Flooding prevented the Aryans from traveling through the Himalayan Mountains.
C
Flooding removed rich soil, preventing necessary crops from being grown.
D
Flooding deposited rich soil, allowing surplus crops to support settlements.

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