Welcome to your Grade 9 History chapter 2
After carefully reading the following 30 questions, choose the correct answer.
1.
When does the ancient civilization of Egypt date back to?
2.
Into which three kingdoms was Egyptian civilization traditionally divided?
3.
What term describes the Egyptian religious belief system involving many gods?
4.
Who were considered gods themselves in ancient Egyptian society?
5.
What were the two main areas of contribution by ancient Egyptians?
6.
On what activities was the economy of the kingdom of Nubia dependent?
7.
What system of writing did the ancient Chinese develop?
8.
What does the term "logographic" mean in the context of Chinese writing?
9.
During which period was the Maya civilization at its peak?
10.
Which civilization produced remarkable architecture, painting, pottery, and sculpture in the western hemisphere?
11.
What astronomical and mathematical achievement did the Maya develop?
12.
What material did the Maya use to build their tall pyramids?
13.
When did the Spanish complete their domination of the entire Maya region?
14.
What happened in the year 1054 AD regarding the Christian church?
15.
In which century is the year 1054 AD located?
16.
What was the name of the Egyptian system of writing?
17.
What material did Egyptians develop for writing?
18.
Which body of government headed the Roman Republic for a term of one year?
19.
Where were most ancient civilizations typically confined?
20.
What is the term for a belief in only one god?
21.
Which civilization is known for constructing the Great Wall?
22.
What did the Maya build on top of their limestone pyramids?
23.
In what hemisphere were most ancient civilizations not found?
24.
Who supported the Egyptian pharaohs in ruling the kingdom?
25.
When did the Spanish capture the southern part of the Maya region?
26.
What was a primary reason for Maya architecture and sculpture?
27.
Which two civilizations had a significant influence on each other's economy and culture?
28.
Ancient civilizations had a significant effect on what type of development?
29.
What kind of system did the Maya develop for communication?
30.
Which of the following is not correct about the timing of ancient civilizations?
