World History

Unit One Study Guide

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1. is the systematic written record of the human past.

2. In the Age, humans used stone tools, lived in caves, and were nomadic.

3. Name the five major “settlements” or locations that many artifacts have been discovered from the Old Stone Age: (5 pts)

a.

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  1. Name and describe the three major achievements of the Agricultural Revolution. (6 pts)
  1. Summarize the five main characteristics of a civilization. (10 pts)

6. Label the locations of the early River Valley Civilizations on the map. (4 pts)

7. Label the major river that each of these civilizations is located near. (5 pts)

8. Explain why the early Civilizations developed near major rivers. (5 pts)

9. is the land between the rivers.

10. Name the two rivers: and .

11. What types of environmental problems does this region face? (3)

a.

b.

c.

12. The people of created the first civilization in 5000 BCE.

13. The Agricultural Revolution led the specialization of labor and the creation of what two types of jobs? (name and describe) ---4pts----

a.

b.

14. The Sumerians developed the writing system of for the purpose of .

15. : worship of many gods/goddesses

16. The Sumerians built massive temples called .

  1. Epic of Gilgamesh Questions:
  2. Gilgamesh was the King of what city?
  3. Who was the “opposite or alter ego” of Gilgamesh?
  1. Why did the gods create Enkidu? (circle correct answer)

(A) To overthrow Gilgamesh (B) To be Gilgamesh’s loyal servant

(C) To provide a counterforce to Gilgamesh’s power (D) To marry Gilgamesh’s sister

  1. Who is Humbaba and what job did he perform?
  1. Why does Gilgamesh spurn Ishtar? (circle correct answer)

A) Because he’s already married (B) Because Enkidu would be jealous

(C) Because she’s already marriedD) Because he doesn’t want to be her plaything

  1. Which god supports Gilgamesh’s incursion into the CedarForest?

(A) Enlil, god of earth, wind, and air(B) Anu, god of the firmament

(C) Ea, god of wisdom(D) Shamash, god of the sun

  1. Why does Gilgamesh leave Uruk after Enkidu dies?

(A) To avenge his death by killing a god

(B) To find out how he can avoid having to die himself

(C) To track down Enkidu’s murderer

(D) To escape the police, who think he murdered Enkidu

  1. Why did the gods choose to kill Enkidu?
  2. What does Gilgamesh do after Enkidu dies?
  1. How does Urshanabi’s boat cross the Waters of Death?

(A) A god blows it across with his breath(B) A fish tows it

(C) Urshanabi rows it(D) Gilgamesh poles it

  1. What test does Utnapishtim give to Gilgamesh, to see if he is worthy of eternal life?

(A) He makes him name all the Babylonian gods in alphabetical order

(B) He wrestles with him

(C) He asks him to stay awake for six nights and seven days

(D) He asks him to travel to Colchis and steal the golden fleece

  1. What magical plant does Gilgamesh receive directions to?
  1. Who steals the magical plant?
  1. Summarize the achievements of the ancient Sumerians. (5 pts)

19. King of the created the first known Empire in Mesopotamia.

20. What is an Empire?

21. Hammurabi was the King of the .

22. What is he best known for?

23. What is a stele?

24. What legal idea is Hammurabi’s Code known for?

25. Which group introduced the use of the chariot and iron weapons to Mesopotamia?

  1. Which leader is known for building the HangingGardens of Babylon?