The development of early civilizations usually depended on

a plentiful water supply and fertile land

According to this chart, what is a valid conclusion about the Tang and Song societies?

Some people in China had opportunities for social mobility

The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that

harsh laws are needed to control society

The Golden Age of India’s Gupta Empire is known for its

advancements in mathematics and medicine

These photographs indicate the people of China and ancient Peru modified their environment to

increase the amount of land available for agriculture

One similarity between the Gupta Empire & the dynasties of the Islamic Golden Age is that they

made advances in mathematics and literature

One way in which the Aztec and Inca civilizations are similar is that they both

developed advanced architectural techniques

What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

development of direct democracy

China’s image of itself as the Middle Kingdom is associated with

controlling how contact occurs with other culture

Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for

having long periods of stable government

Which statement about China is a fact rather than an opinion?

The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China

A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they

built a road system to connect distant areas

Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?

Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.

The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra were important to ancient India because they were

rivers that flowed through India’s fertile northern plain

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties of China?

gunpowder and movable wooden type

What does this drawing indicate about the Inca civilization?

cooperation and planning in agriculture

The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the

ability of humans to adapt the environment

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1
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
the existence of large armies
a plentiful water supply and fertile land
the formation of democratic governments
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
2
According to this chart, what is a valid conclusion about the Tang and Song societies?
Most peasants in China were literate.
Some people in China had opportunities for social mobility
The majority of Chinese people were merchants.
The social status of most Chinese was determined by religion
3
Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass?
Indian
Persian
Chinese
Japanese
4
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that
governments must provide their people with rights
religion and government must be brought closer together
harsh laws are needed to control society
all subjects are equal under the law
5
The Golden Age of India’s Gupta Empire is known for its
acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
development of gunpowder
advancements in mathematics and medicine
sea trade routes to Europe
6
These photographs indicate the people of China and ancient Peru modified their environment to
provide an effective defense
create effective trade routes
increase the amount of land available for agriculture
move large quantities of water into cities
7
These achievements refer to contributions of the
Greek city-states
Tang dynasty
Persian Empire
Gupta Empire
8
One similarity between the Gupta Empire & the dynasties of the Islamic Golden Age is that they
gained wealth by obtaining gold from the Americas
made advances in mathematics and literature
controlled territories around the Mediterranean seacoast
stressed the importance of dharma and karma
9
Which term is most closely associated with Hellenism under Alexander the Great?
natural rights
cultural diffusion
theocracy
pacifism
10
One way in which the Aztec and Inca civilizations are similar is that they both
settled primarily in river valleys
developed advanced architectural techniques
lacked strong central governments
defeated the Spanish conquistadors
11
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
development of direct democracy
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
promotion of the equality of all humans
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
12
Which classical civilization was shaped by monsoon, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River
Maurya Empire
ancient Egypt
Babylonian Empire
ancient Greece
13
Which river is most closely associated with Hinduism?
Nile
Ganges
Tigris
Yellow
14
China’s image of itself as the Middle Kingdom is associated with
mixing Western religions with Chinese philosophies
controlling how contact occurs with other culture
building the Grand Canal to expand trade within China
welcoming foreign ideas and influences
15
Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for
developing decentralized political structures
having governments dominated by a merchant class
having long periods of stable government
using examinations to select officials
16
Which statement about China is a fact rather than an opinion?
The Mandate of Heaven was an idea developed in ancient China
Early China had the world's most important civilizations.
Flooding was the worst disaster for ancient civilizations.
Dynastic governments were highly effective in China.
17
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
provide a framework for the development of democracy
emphasize the importance of life after death
create a stable society
18
One way in which the Huang He, Indus, and Nile civilizations were similar is that they each
originated in river valleys
flourished by trading salt and gold
suffered repeated invasions
developed monotheistic religions
19
Which major geographic feature has hindered cultural diffusion between India and China?
Great Rift Valley
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Deccan Plateau
20
A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they
formed a democratic government
promoted literacy and mass education programs
built a road system to connect distant areas
outlawed human sacrifice
21
Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact?
Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity
Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.
Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only.
The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills.
22
Which philosophy is most closely associated with the Chinese civil service system?
Daoism
Confucianism
legalism
Buddhism
23
The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra were important to ancient India because they were
rivers that flowed through India’s fertile northern plain
high mountain ranges that protected India from invasion
ruling dynasties that united the people of the Indus Valley
Aryan gods to whom the priests prayed for rain
24
The Egyptians used hieroglyphics in the same way as the Sumerians used
calligraphy
cuneiform
letters
ideographs
25
Which factor most influenced the development of diverse cultures in pre-Columbian South America
trade agreements
imported religious ideas
geographic features
peasant revolts
26
Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties of China?
chinampas and calendar
mosaics and domes
gunpowder and movable wooden type
wheel and stirrup
27
The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most attributed to the
diverse ethnic groups in the region
large number of different languages
rugged mountainous terrain
practice of oligarchy
28
Which element of civilization is most clearly shown in this Maya artwork?
social classes
a code of laws
urbanization
a system of education
29
What does this drawing indicate about the Inca civilization?
superior military technology used for defense
religious influence on architecture
role of government during a natural disaster
cooperation and planning in agriculture
30
The location of the Inca civilization of South America demonstrates the
ability of humans to adapt the environment
complexity of indigenous belief systems
influence of cultural diversity
importance of trade with western Europe

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