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1 1. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valley Both civilizations in Mesoamerica and in Mesopotamia had each of these except (4 points) pyramids a focus on farming establishment of city-states cultivation of maize 2. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valley Which of the following statements is true about both the Mayan and ancient Mesopotamian (4 points) 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 valley 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 valley Use the pictures to answer the questions Discovery Education 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 1/7

2 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, territorial expansion) 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, territorial expansion) that increase economic growth. What impact did slavery have on the economic growth of the Aztec civilization? (Be sure to cite specific examples 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 valley 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 valley 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 of various types of maps. Use the map below to answer the following question: 2/7

3 2012 The Exploration Company 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 of various types of maps. Use the map below to answer the following question: 3/7

4 2012 The Exploration Company 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 4/7

5 13. Compare the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America with the four early river valley 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 valley 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 valley 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 valley 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 valley Which of the following was a similarity between the Native Americans of the Great Basin region and the Israelites? (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 valley Which of the following is true of both the ancient Sumerians and Native American tribes? (4 points) They had a democratic system of government. 5/7

6 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: 2012 Discovery Education Andrew c Creative Commons, Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported 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: 2012 Discovery Education Andrew c Creative Commons, Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported Compare the maps. Which of the following Native American tribes lived in the modern-day state of Colorado? (4 points) Sioux Chickasaw 6/7

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