30 Copyright ? 2011 Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. All rights reserved. World Civilizations: The Global Experience, AP Edition, 6e (Stearns) Chapter 5 The Classical Period: Directions, Diversities, and Declines by 500 C.E. Multiple-Choice Questions 1) The first kingdoms in eastern Africa below the Sahara showed the influence of A) Egypt and Hellenism. B) Rome and Phoenicia. C) Indian merchants and missionaries. D) the flight of Jews from Israel. Answer: A Page Ref: 107 Topic: Beyond the Classical Civilizations Skill: Conceptual 2) By 600 C. E., an early civilization was beginning to take shape in A) Central America. B) Brazil. C) the west coast of North America. D) Russia. Answer: A Page Ref: 110