1. AP Global Studies

2.  What is defined as learaned patterns of expression and action?

3.  By what other name is the Neolithic Revolution known?

4.  The Sumerians were the first documented group in what ancient civilization?

5.  What small tokens are evidence that Mesopotamians believed in magic?

6.  The shift from foraging to agriculture decreased the status of what group in society?

7.  What staple crops were grown in most early agricultural communities?

8.  What group used terror to maintain their empire?

9.  What early civilization believed in a peaceful afterlife with benevolent gods?

10.  In general, early civilizations’ ideas of foreign relations were based on: ◦ Conquering new land ◦ Accessing raw materials ◦ Defeating nomads ◦ Acquiring gold & other precious stones or gems ◦ Taking slaves ◦ Maintaining tribute systems with villages

11.  What was the term given in ancient Egypt to describe the general peace in the universe?

12.  What superior war technology did the Hyksos use to conquer Egypt?

13.  What clues did the Indus Valley civilization leave about its highly centralized organization?

14.  What civilization practiced mummification?

15.  Whom did the Shang worship to gain access to the gods?

16.  Where does much information about the Zhou period come from?

17.  What was the fundamental element of society in Confucianism?

18.  Which civilization had shaft graves?

19.  Around what year did many major centers of the Middle East and Mediterranean collapse?

20.  Who was usually at the top of the social hierarchy in early civilizations?

21.  Artwork usually had ______________ undertones.

22.  What group monopolized writing?

23.  What group made the “giant head” carvings?

24.  Social distinctions and military activity _____________ in the Chavin civilization in comparison to the Olmec civilization.

25.  With what group did monotheism first emerge on a large scale?