What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?

development of cuneiform writing

The term "prehistory" refers to

a time when written history did not exist

What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?

humans settling into permanent communities

How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?

The bottom of both societies were slaves with few rights.

Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?

The cost of all his building proejcts and wars

The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because

they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use

How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?

by providing fertile soil for farming

How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?

He divided Rome into east and west.

One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was

they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.

The Eastern Roman Empire

Became known as the Byzantine Empire

During the Vedic period members of each varna

played specific roles in society.

Genetically modified plants

Create a more productive plant, good for the world's growing population

Ancient civilizations waged war in order to

gain control of rich land or natural resources.

In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?

Punishment differed depending on social class

How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?

the strong ("winners") dictate what place is and where boundaries are

Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?

Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.

Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?

Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.

Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"

They all claim Abraham as a patriarch

The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...

there was no separate between religion and government

Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?

Asian goods became available in Europe.

How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?

by establishing a clear system of written laws

Trade positively affects society by...

allowing for the exchange of skills, ideas, and technologies

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1
What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?
the Torah
development of cuneiform writing
the Phoenician alphabet
development of Hammurabi’s Code
2
Which of the following was one of Diocletian’s reforms?
He moved the capital to Constanstinople
He legalized Christianity in the empire
He conquered all of the Persian empire
He split the empire in two
3
In the Hellenistic world, the city-state was replaced as the main political unit by the
town
state-city
kingdom
village
4
Paul of Tarsus helped attract non-Jews to Christianity by
dispensing from Jewish customs
Remaining in Rome
Actively opposing the teaching that Jesus was the Messiah
Following Mosaic law
5
Following the fall of Israel the Hebrews were scattered across the world, what is this called?
the Holocaust
the Diaspora
the Inquisition
Pograms
6
The term "prehistory" refers to
a time when humans did not exist
a time when written history did not exist
a time before life existed
time that scientists and historians don't know much about
7
What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
humans settling into permanent communities
migration to the Americas
the emergence of Neanderthals
8
How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?
Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and often.
Political power distributed equally in the classes in both
The top of both hierarchies,a ruler who was considered a god
The bottom of both societies were slaves with few rights.
9
Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?
The cost of all his building proejcts and wars
The royal treasury was robbed by thieves
They tried to mint new coins which led to inflation
They had a recession
10
Moksha is to Hinduism as _____________ is to Buddhism.
Ahimsa
Nirvana
Samsara
Atman
11
The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because
they developed cuneiform
they relied on their military strength
they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use
they forced all conquered peoples into slavery
12
How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?
by providing an increased supply of fish
by creating a natural barrier for defense
by removing impurities from the water
by providing fertile soil for farming
13
How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?
He ruled the Persian Empire with the Standard Deal
He made Judaism the official religion of Rome
He released the Israelite from slavery in Egypt
He divided Rome into east and west.
14
“What is truth?”These questions are most often associated with the philosopher ____________.
Plato
Herodotus
Aristotle
Socrates
15
What is an appropriate source for studying the past?
all of these
oral history
primary sources
artifacts
16
One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was
they worshipped one god.
they were native to the Americas
their empires never fell
they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.
17
What were the consequences of the 1973 Oil Crisis?
distrust between western nations and OPEC nations increased
Prices for oil increased, causing many to begin rationing
All of the above
research in alternative energy increased
18
The Eastern Roman Empire
Became known as the Byzantine Empire
Rejected all forms of Christianity
Fell to the Hun Invasion
Fell to Germanic tribes called Vandals
19
During the Vedic period members of each varna
married into a higher varna.
changed castes frequently.
followed the Middle Way.
played specific roles in society.
20
What is the sacred text of Judaism
The Torah
The Vedas
The Bible
The Gospel
21
Governments with no separation between religion and state are called _____________.
Aristocracy
Tyrants
Theocracy
Monarchy
22
Genetically modified plants
have bankrupted small farmers.
reduce food production.
Create a more productive plant, good for the world's growing population
have well documented effects on humans and the environment.
23
Ancient civilizations waged war in order to
spread their ideas, beliefs, customs, and technology.
gain control of rich land or natural resources.
impose their religion on other cultures.
protect the herds of pastoralists.
24
In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?
Slaves had just as many rights as free men
Women and men had equal punishment under the law
All people were treated equally under the law
Punishment differed depending on social class
25
How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?
the weak dictate what a place is
the strong ("winners") dictate what place is and where boundaries are
natural boundaries
agreed upon by all parties
26
Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?
Egypt became polytheistic under his rule.
Most Egyptians converted to Judaism during his rule.
Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.
Egypt was split into two during his rule.
27
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
In dry, desert-like environments
In colder climates
In America
Within river valleys
28
What type of government was established in Rome when the Etruscan kings were overthrown
republic
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
29
Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?
New military tactics were developed.
New farming techniques were developed.
Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.
The role of religious institutions in society declined.
30
Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"
They are all polytheistic
They all claim Abraham as a patriarch
They all worship idols
They all believe Jesus is the Messiah
31
The Babylonians developed a codified law system called
the mandate from heaven
Hammurabi’s Code
the Ten Commandments
Draconian Law
32
The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...
there was no separate between religion and government
it is run by a bureaucracy
the citizens lived without law
it is run by the people
33
Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
It allowed mongol armies to conquere empires in the Americas
Persian troops conquered new territory in Africa
Asian goods became available in Europe.
Italian cities controlled trade in India
34
How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?
by requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers
by collecting taxes and providing public services
by creating a democratic form of government
by establishing a clear system of written laws
35
Trade positively affects society by...
lowering the standards for entry into a craft guild.
making it more difficult to control the economy
encouraging the preservation of distinct characteristics.
allowing for the exchange of skills, ideas, and technologies

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2019 Midterm Review

35 termsStudBud Administration243 plays

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Questions 35

Answers

1
What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?
the Torah
development of cuneiform writing
the Phoenician alphabet
development of Hammurabi’s Code
2
Which of the following was one of Diocletian’s reforms?
He moved the capital to Constanstinople
He legalized Christianity in the empire
He conquered all of the Persian empire
He split the empire in two
3
In the Hellenistic world, the city-state was replaced as the main political unit by the
town
state-city
kingdom
village
4
Paul of Tarsus helped attract non-Jews to Christianity by
dispensing from Jewish customs
Remaining in Rome
Actively opposing the teaching that Jesus was the Messiah
Following Mosaic law
5
Following the fall of Israel the Hebrews were scattered across the world, what is this called?
the Holocaust
the Diaspora
the Inquisition
Pograms
6
The term "prehistory" refers to
a time when humans did not exist
a time when written history did not exist
a time before life existed
time that scientists and historians don't know much about
7
What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
humans settling into permanent communities
migration to the Americas
the emergence of Neanderthals
8
How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?
Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and often.
Political power distributed equally in the classes in both
The top of both hierarchies,a ruler who was considered a god
The bottom of both societies were slaves with few rights.
9
Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?
The cost of all his building proejcts and wars
The royal treasury was robbed by thieves
They tried to mint new coins which led to inflation
They had a recession
10
Moksha is to Hinduism as _____________ is to Buddhism.
Ahimsa
Nirvana
Samsara
Atman
11
The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because
they developed cuneiform
they relied on their military strength
they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use
they forced all conquered peoples into slavery
12
How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?
by providing an increased supply of fish
by creating a natural barrier for defense
by removing impurities from the water
by providing fertile soil for farming
13
How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?
He ruled the Persian Empire with the Standard Deal
He made Judaism the official religion of Rome
He released the Israelite from slavery in Egypt
He divided Rome into east and west.
14
“What is truth?”These questions are most often associated with the philosopher ____________.
Plato
Herodotus
Aristotle
Socrates
15
What is an appropriate source for studying the past?
all of these
oral history
primary sources
artifacts
16
One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was
they worshipped one god.
they were native to the Americas
their empires never fell
they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.
17
What were the consequences of the 1973 Oil Crisis?
distrust between western nations and OPEC nations increased
Prices for oil increased, causing many to begin rationing
All of the above
research in alternative energy increased
18
The Eastern Roman Empire
Became known as the Byzantine Empire
Rejected all forms of Christianity
Fell to the Hun Invasion
Fell to Germanic tribes called Vandals
19
During the Vedic period members of each varna
married into a higher varna.
changed castes frequently.
followed the Middle Way.
played specific roles in society.
20
What is the sacred text of Judaism
The Torah
The Vedas
The Bible
The Gospel
21
Governments with no separation between religion and state are called _____________.
Aristocracy
Tyrants
Theocracy
Monarchy
22
Genetically modified plants
have bankrupted small farmers.
reduce food production.
Create a more productive plant, good for the world's growing population
have well documented effects on humans and the environment.
23
Ancient civilizations waged war in order to
spread their ideas, beliefs, customs, and technology.
gain control of rich land or natural resources.
impose their religion on other cultures.
protect the herds of pastoralists.
24
In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?
Slaves had just as many rights as free men
Women and men had equal punishment under the law
All people were treated equally under the law
Punishment differed depending on social class
25
How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?
the weak dictate what a place is
the strong ("winners") dictate what place is and where boundaries are
natural boundaries
agreed upon by all parties
26
Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?
Egypt became polytheistic under his rule.
Most Egyptians converted to Judaism during his rule.
Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.
Egypt was split into two during his rule.
27
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
In dry, desert-like environments
In colder climates
In America
Within river valleys
28
What type of government was established in Rome when the Etruscan kings were overthrown
republic
democracy
monarchy
dictatorship
29
Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?
New military tactics were developed.
New farming techniques were developed.
Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.
The role of religious institutions in society declined.
30
Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"
They are all polytheistic
They all claim Abraham as a patriarch
They all worship idols
They all believe Jesus is the Messiah
31
The Babylonians developed a codified law system called
the mandate from heaven
Hammurabi’s Code
the Ten Commandments
Draconian Law
32
The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...
there was no separate between religion and government
it is run by a bureaucracy
the citizens lived without law
it is run by the people
33
Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
It allowed mongol armies to conquere empires in the Americas
Persian troops conquered new territory in Africa
Asian goods became available in Europe.
Italian cities controlled trade in India
34
How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?
by requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers
by collecting taxes and providing public services
by creating a democratic form of government
by establishing a clear system of written laws
35
Trade positively affects society by...
lowering the standards for entry into a craft guild.
making it more difficult to control the economy
encouraging the preservation of distinct characteristics.
allowing for the exchange of skills, ideas, and technologies