Which of the following statements is TRUE?

the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat

What happened to Western Europe after the fall of Rome?

It divided up into separate kingdoms

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of

separate, independent city-states

How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?

Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.

The Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus Valley and China were centers of civilization because they -

had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

The Han Dynasty was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?

Crushed internal rebellions against the central authority.

The government of Sparta was an oligarchy, which means that it was

ruled by a small number of people.

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in government.

The ideas of Confucianism stemmed from

fighting between nobles encouraged teachings promising peace

Which development led to the other three?

domestication of plants and animals

What was Darius' contribution to the Persian Empire?

a network of roads and outposts

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

they both had written forms of communication

Which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?

Some of its people had specialized jobs.

How were India, Israel, and Rome all similar

had a major development of religious movements

What were women in Sparta allowed to do?

obtain an education and physical training

In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?

They established written legal standards

The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to...

grow food and domesticate animals

Ancient Greek philosophers contributed by

applying human reason to help better understand the world

Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?

divisions existed between social classes

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1
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
farming societies developed before hunting and gathering
the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat
all the continents were settled at the same time
the wheel was first used in ancient china
2
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Mesopotamian Innovations
Ancient Greek Tools
Muslim Discoveries
Chinese Inventions
3
What happened to Western Europe after the fall of Rome?
the Catholic church was unable to recover
It divided up into separate kingdoms
a common language was kept
It was controlled by a more powerful leader
4
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
belief in one God
absolute monarcies
separate, independent city-states
extensive trade
5
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
Both emperors handed power to a warlord.
Christian teachings made both societies less warlike.
Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.
Both societies relied extensively on slavery.
6
The Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus Valley and China were centers of civilization because they -
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
were isolated from other cultural influences
were easy to defend from invasion
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
7
The Han Dynasty was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?
Restored Confucian principles.
Establishing a civil service exam.
Replaced rival kingdoms.
Crushed internal rebellions against the central authority.
8
The government of Sparta was an oligarchy, which means that it was
controlled by a popular vote.
ruled by a small number of people.
ruled by a tyrant.
ruled by a king.
9
The caste system in India was characterized by -
the right of people to choose their occupation.
toleration for various religious beliefs.
lack of social mobility.
equality between men and women.
10
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
The government is led by military leaders.
Religious leaders control government policy.
Citizens are the source of power in government.
11
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it -
ended all physical punishment
established written laws
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
12
The ideas of Confucianism stemmed from
new ideas from India
the writings on the Great Wall
getting rid of selfish desires
fighting between nobles encouraged teachings promising peace
13
Which development led to the other three?
surplus of food
domestication of plants and animals
complex civilizations
division of labor
14
What was Darius' contribution to the Persian Empire?
a network of roads and outposts
a new system of writing
new agricultural advancements
the "Great Wall"
15
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
they both carried on trade with the Americas
they both believed in one God
they both had written forms of communication
They both had a democratic government
16
TRUE or FALSE: Legalism sets strict laws that are harsh and impersonal.
FALSE
TRUE
17
The idea of "lex talionois" from the Code of Hammurabi can be interrupted as
"innocent until proven guilty"
"eye for an eye"
"equal until not"
"four noble truths"
18
Which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?
A separate warrior class defends the society.
Some of its people had specialized jobs.
An all-powerful ruler makes all decisions of the community.
Most of its people are hunters and gatherers.
19
How were India, Israel, and Rome all similar
created major empires
they spread Christianity
they adopted democracy
had a major development of religious movements
20
Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, & nirvana?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Shinto
21
What were women in Sparta allowed to do?
obtain an education and physical training
be treated just like men
nothing, they had no actual rights
run for political office
22
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
city-state of Athens
city-state of Sparta
empire of Alexander the Great
Persian Empire
23
TRUE or FALSE: Only men were allowed to make important political decisions in Athens
True
False
24
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
They provided records of economic activity.
They allowed the belief in ONE god.
They legalized democratic government.
They established written legal standards
25
Which of the following religions are MONOTHEISTIC?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity
26
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to...
make stone temples for religious ceremonies
grow food and domesticate animals
fight wars using metal weapons
trade with others in the same river valley
27
Ancient Greek philosophers contributed by
applying human reason to help better understand the world
refused to participate in wars
promoted movements of religion
established new religious thoughts
28
Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?
all men were equal under the law
violence was always punished with violence
fines were preferable to corporal punishment
divisions existed between social classes

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