What was an important outcome of the advance made by the Gupta Empire shown in the graphic organizer?

Improved trade and ability to quantify scientific understanding

Why are the advances shown in the chart considered important Roman Achievements?

They revolutionized architecture but using new construction techniques

How were civil servants in China similar to government officials in Rome?

Gov't workers in both civilizations were from wealthy/powerful families

Which of the following would be the most reliable source about agricultural practices in ancient Mesopotamia?

An artifact used to grow and harvest food in Mesopotamia.

Read the following Question.

Their interpretations of historical facts vary.

Which accurately describes changes to the governments in Mesopotamia?

Government systems became larger/Complex over the centuries in Mesopotamia.

How did Narmer's contributions to Egypt help to stabilize the country's government for many years?

He united Upper and Lower Egypt through marriage and began a new dynasty

In what way was Alexander the Great connected to the Hellenistic Period of Greece?

He conquered large territories and spread Greek culture and ideas to others

How did Kublai Khan and the Yuan Dynasty change China?

China became more stable and prosperous

How did the Mandate of Heaven impact the rulers of the dynasties in ancient China?

People believed that a ruler's favor with the gods could be judged

Why did deforestation cause some early settlements in the area of present-day Jordan to be abandoned in ancient times?

The lack of trees changed the ecosystem so that farming became difficult

Which statement is accurate?

The people of Babylon became wealthy under Nebuchadnezzar's reign.

Why might the European and Persian people have surrendered to the Mongol armies without fighting?

They feared the viciousness of the Mongols and felt they were unstoppable

Based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about Aristotle's beliefs?

He believed that the creation of the polis showed political progress

How did Ashoka contribute to the spread of Buddhism in the region around India?

He sent Buddhist teachers to other countries and carved teachings in stone

Which of the reforms made by Augustus had the largest impact on the lives of the poor?

He gave away grain to discourage revolt, strengthening loyalty to Rome

What can be concluded from the widespread use of Latin for centuries after the end of the Roman Empire?

Latin replaced local languages in areas controlled by the Roman Empire

What benefit did early humans gain by settling in agricultural communities?

Benefited from less sickness and enjoyed free time

What other similarity between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire under Augustus completes the Venn Diagram?

Common people had no political power

Which summary describes some achievements of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt?

They built a canal between the Nile and the Red Sea and the Valley of Kings

Which two events on the time line are linked by cause and effect?

The event at AD 312 caused the event at AD 392

What feature of this time line shows that it is covering millennia?

The time line is divided into periods of five hundred years.

What benefits did the Silk Road give to traders?

Decreased travel distance, allowed access to all parts of China

Why is the Densest area of population in ancient Egypt located where it is?

The are is close to the Nile River, where there's water to grow crops.

How did the Phoenicians impact other parts of the Mediterranean World?

Phoenicia exported cedar trees, which other cultures used to build ships

What can you infer about the outcome of the Chinese policy depicted in the graphic organizer?

Isolation led to a worse economy and a decrease in trade

The Founders modeled the US Gov't on the Roman Gov't. What reason might they have had for adopting Roman aspects?

They believed dividing powers of gov't would avoid power struggle/conflict

Examine the lists shown. How did Pericles build on the advances made by Solon during his rule in Athens?

He increased the public's opportunity to participate in government

What is the connection between Hinduism and the caste system of ancient India?

fulfilling duties of the caste meant they can be reborn into a higher caste

How did early Greek accomplishments affect Athens?

Athens became a center of learning and culture in the ancient world

What is inaccurate about the time line?

Kush created Meroe after conquering Egypt

How did Empress Wu improve the Tang Dynasty?

She strengthened the military and expanded the ranks of gov't officials

What conclusions about Chinese products can be reached from the chart?

Western traders valued Chinese products very highly

Based on information in the table, which statement is accurate?

Sparta valued militarism while Athens valued education and politics

How did the rights of patrician women change in the later years of the Roman Empire?

Widows could inherit the property of their husbands

Based on the chart, why did Rome go on to become the greatest empire in the region after the final defeat of Carthage?

Rome has more military strength to devote to conquering and controlling

In what ways did the Indus and the Aryan cultures influence one another?

The Aryans' lifestyle became more settled as they began to raise crops

How did Abraham's belief that God had given Canaan to him and his descendants impact the Phoenicians and Philistines?

Led to conflict between Israel and Canaan as they tried to control the area

What can you infer about water sources from the chart?

The Olmec relied on rainfall instead of river water to grow crops

Which statement gives one important reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

Power struggles in the gov't and attacks by Germanic groups led to collapse

What was a primary outcome of the changes shown in the chart?

People could specialize in creating other kinds of products

How does the scholar support his claim that peace is preferable to war?

He includes a teaching of Confucius

How did the changes under Ahmose and his dynasty affect Egypt?

Egypt became less isolated, trading and sharing ideas with outsiders

How might a historian assist a country's leader who is engaged in a war?

The historian could share outcomes of similar situations from the past.

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What was an important outcome of the advance made by the Gupta Empire shown in the graphic organizer?
Gave astronomers their first knowledge of planetary movements
Allowed the construction of the first multi-story buildings in architecture
Improved trade and ability to quantify scientific understanding
Helped mathematicians discover the concept of pi as it related to circles
2
What ancient Mesopotamian culture achieved the points shown?
The Chaldean Empire
The Akkad Empire
The Babylonian Empire
The Sumerian Empire
3
Why are the advances shown in the chart considered important Roman Achievements?
They made it possible to build structures with multiple stories
They allowed farmers to learn trades in building and improve their lives
They revolutionized architecture but using new construction techniques
They allowed the Romans to build better roads and bridges
4
Which concept does the chart illustrate?
Supply and demand
Opportunity Cost
Global citizenship
Separation of powers
5
How were civil servants in China similar to government officials in Rome?
Gov't workers in both civilizations were from wealthy/powerful families
A government workers in both civilization were known to be dishonest
Gov't workers in both civilizations had to pass examinations
Gov't workers in both civilizations were not allowed to do physical labor
6
Which of the following would be the most reliable source about agricultural practices in ancient Mesopotamia?
A painting showing Mesopotamian farm workers.
An article about planting seasons in Mesopotamia.
An artifact used to grow and harvest food in Mesopotamia.
A lecture discussing crops grown in Mesopotamia.
7
Read the following Question.
They used different secondary sources for research.
One historian did not examine primary sources.
One historians' research has serious flaws.
Their interpretations of historical facts vary.
8
Which accurately describes changes to the governments in Mesopotamia?
Mesopotamia had an established gov't that was able to repel all invaders.
The Mesopotamian people were often unsatisfied with their government.
Mesopotamian governments gave up more territory to outside invaders.
Government systems became larger/Complex over the centuries in Mesopotamia.
9
How did Narmer's contributions to Egypt help to stabilize the country's government for many years?
He changed the religion of Egypt from polytheism to monotheism
He united Upper and Lower Egypt through marriage and began a new dynasty
He instituted trading partnerships with surrounding kingdoms
He moved the capital of Egypt to the city of Memphis
10
In what way was Alexander the Great connected to the Hellenistic Period of Greece?
He collected taxes from people in lands he conquered
He conquered large territories and spread Greek culture and ideas to others
He showed countries the Greek lifestyle was more productive and advanced
He spoke eloquently and convinced foreign people to adopt Greek politics
11
How did Kublai Khan and the Yuan Dynasty change China?
China became more isolated from the outside world
Chinese farmers rebelled, creating their own dynasty
Production of goods in China decreased, and the Silk Road ended
China became more stable and prosperous
12
How did the Mandate of Heaven impact the rulers of the dynasties in ancient China?
People believed that rulers pleased the gods by leading religious prayers
People believed that victory in battle was a sign of favor from the gods
People believed the gods dictates the actions of rulers
People believed that a ruler's favor with the gods could be judged
13
Why did deforestation cause some early settlements in the area of present-day Jordan to be abandoned in ancient times?
The people were no longer able to trade goods and had to find new resources
They needed better sources of fuel like coal and natural gas so they left
The trees took too long to grow back so there was no material for new homes
The lack of trees changed the ecosystem so that farming became difficult
14
Which element should be placed in the center area of this Venn diagram?
Alexander
The Delian League
Anatolia
The Persian Army
15
Which statement is accurate?
The people of Babylon became wealthy under Nebuchadnezzar's reign.
Sargon created a law code the influenced Greek and Roman government.
The Assyrians formed the first city-states under Nebuchadnezzar's rule.
Sargon's contribution to early Mesopotamia was cuneiform writing.
16
Why might the European and Persian people have surrendered to the Mongol armies without fighting?
They had made alliances with Genghis Khan before the fighting began
They believed Mongolian rule would be better than their native gov't
They feared the viciousness of the Mongols and felt they were unstoppable
They felt that war with the Mongols was too expensive and peace was better
17
Based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about Aristotle's beliefs?
He believed that man by nature needed to have rulers who were responsible
He believed that people should work toward citizenship and democracy
He believed that the creation of the polis showed political progress
He believed people had a right to govern themselves without interference
18
How did Ashoka contribute to the spread of Buddhism in the region around India?
He made Buddhism the national religion of his country
He left his job of leadership and spent the rest of his life teaching
He conquered many other countries and forced residents to convert
He sent Buddhist teachers to other countries and carved teachings in stone
19
Which of the reforms made by Augustus had the largest impact on the lives of the poor?
He gave away grain to discourage revolt, strengthening loyalty to Rome
He built many elaborate public buildings, created more jobs in construction
He created a better army by drafting lower class men, creating jobs
He made the legal system more consistent, making Rome more fair to all
20
What can be concluded from the widespread use of Latin for centuries after the end of the Roman Empire?
Latin was easier to learn than local languages so most people switched
The people of the Roman Empire showed their loyalty by speaking Latin
The people of the Roman Empire were better educated than conquered peoples
Latin replaced local languages in areas controlled by the Roman Empire
21
What benefit did early humans gain by settling in agricultural communities?
Became more adaptable and had more natural resources available
Able to expand territory to find new food sources for hunting and gathering
Benefited from less sickness and enjoyed free time
Developed religious beliefs which led to permanent houses of worship
22
What other similarity between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire under Augustus completes the Venn Diagram?
Common people had no political power
Soldiers were highly respected
Wealthy people shared power with the elected leaders
Farmers were treated especially unfairly under the law
23
Which summary describes some achievements of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt?
Created the 1st stable gov't with a king who had complete political control
They made cuneiform and used the Tigris/Euphrates to irrigate their crops
They built a canal between the Nile and the Red Sea and the Valley of Kings
They learned to make iron tools and weapons and built the first granaries
24
Which two events on the time line are linked by cause and effect?
The event at AD 395 caused the event at AD 597
The event at AD 312 caused the event at AD 392
The event at AD 320 cause the event at AD 395
The event at AD 400 caused the event at AD 600
25
What feature of this time line shows that it is covering millennia?
The time line is divided into periods of five hundred years.
There are several main events shown that are over 100 years apart.
Many of the time line's reference dates end in two zeros.
The Period referenced on the time line crosses from B.C. to A.D.
26
What benefits did the Silk Road give to traders?
Decreased travel distance, connected China and India
Decreased travel distance, allowed access to all parts of China
Favored Arabian traders, protected traders from nomads
Made travel safer, avoided dangerous areas
27
Why is the Densest area of population in ancient Egypt located where it is?
The area surrounds Cairo, which was the largest city in Egypt at the time.
The area is close to the Red Sea, where transportation was available.
The are is close to the Nile River, where there's water to grow crops.
The area is near the Tropic of Cancer, where weather is warmer.
28
How did the Phoenicians impact other parts of the Mediterranean World?
Phoenicia imported glass/jewelry, gave a strong market for other countries
Phoenicia exported cedar trees, which other cultures used to build ships
Phoenicia conquered Kush, which opened new trade routes to southern Africa.
Phoenicia popularized the Greek alphabet, which simplified trading
29
What can you infer about the outcome of the Chinese policy depicted in the graphic organizer?
China produced goods at the same rate they had before
The Chinese people adopted ideas from other cultures after their isolation
People felt protected and became more loyal to the Ming dynasty
Isolation led to a worse economy and a decrease in trade
30
The Founders modeled the US Gov't on the Roman Gov't. What reason might they have had for adopting Roman aspects?
The Romans abolished the separation of powers to make gov't run better
They believed dividing powers of gov't would avoid power struggle/conflict
They believed splitting duties of gov't would make it easy to write laws
The Romans had created an executive branch to allow the people more voice
31
Examine the lists shown. How did Pericles build on the advances made by Solon during his rule in Athens?
He allowed the farmers to gain a better education
He abolished slavery and increased the freedoms of the average citizen
He increased the public's opportunity to participate in government
He promoted peace between city-states after the Persian Wars
32
What is the connection between Hinduism and the caste system of ancient India?
Allowed priests and religious leaders to assign new caste positions
Hinduism taught that the caste system was less important than Nirvana
People had to move up through the caste system each time they are born
fulfilling duties of the caste meant they can be reborn into a higher caste
33
How did early Greek accomplishments affect Athens?
Athens was conquered easily because of its weak government
Athens became a center of learning and culture in the ancient world
The Athenian government set out to conquer other Greek city-states
Athens became a military center due to its strong military
34
What is inaccurate about the time line?
Kush created Meroe after conquering Egypt
The Nubians formed Kush after breaking free from the Axum Kingdom
The Kushites did not found the city of Meroe
The Egyptians were never conquered by Kush
35
How did Empress Wu improve the Tang Dynasty?
She strengthened the military and expanded the ranks of gov't officials
She had major public works built to help the people
She conquered cities to the north and expanded the country's territory
She was a figurehead who led ceremonies to unify the population
36
Which continent contains the location at 45 W and 15 S.
South America
Europe
North America
Africa
37
What conclusions about Chinese products can be reached from the chart?
Western traders offered products they didn't want for goods in China
Chinese products were more numerous than Western good
Western traders valued Chinese products very highly
Chinese products were important because Western countries didn't have gold
38
Based on information in the table, which statement is accurate?
Sparta gained wealth from military strength, while Athens declined
Sparta had a representative gov't while Athens only allow the rich to vote
Sparta would become a center of learning while Athens military
Sparta valued militarism while Athens valued education and politics
39
How did the rights of patrician women change in the later years of the Roman Empire?
Widows could inherit the property of their husbands
Women could attend festivals and worship at temples
Women could debate at the forum
Patrician women used enslaved people to do their daily chores
40
Based on the chart, why did Rome go on to become the greatest empire in the region after the final defeat of Carthage?
Rome copied Hannibal's strategies in order to increase their military power
Rome created a navy that was strong enough to challenge surrounding empires
Rome has more military strength to devote to conquering and controlling
Rome was confident from the victory over Carthage and wanted to keep going
41
In what ways did the Indus and the Aryan cultures influence one another?
The Aryans brought new crops to the Indus Valley to feed their cattle
The Aryans taught the Indus Valley people to revere cattle
The Aryans' lifestyle became more settled as they began to raise crops
The Indus people learned better combat techniques from the Aryans
42
How did Abraham's belief that God had given Canaan to him and his descendants impact the Phoenicians and Philistines?
Led to conflict between Israel and Canaan as they tried to control the area
Led to Israelites opening trading for people to access Canaanite products
Led to a treaty with Israel & Canaan to give his people a place to live
It caused Israelite armies to attack and be defeated by Canaanite forces
43
Which item would a historian use to study economics in ancient Mesopotamia?
Ancient burial sites near the Tigris.
Broken pottery from the period.
Records of trade in cuneiform.
Ruins of buildings in the area.
44
What can you infer about water sources from the chart?
The Egyptians did not have enough water to grow crops year round
The Sumerians had to rely on trade to increase their food supply
The Chinese did not have access to fertile soils left behind after floods
The Olmec relied on rainfall instead of river water to grow crops
45
Which statement gives one important reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
The gov't spent too much money and patricians refused to support the army
Power struggles in the gov't and attacks by Germanic groups led to collapse
The emperor moved the capital to Constantinople, inciting a rebellion
Outlying areas couldn't provide enough slaves to support wealthy Romans
46
Which title belongs in the center of this graphic organizer?
Civilizations
Historians
Archaeologists
Residents
47
What was a primary outcome of the changes shown in the chart?
People concentrated on creating art instead of farming
People developed elaborate rituals to thank gods and goddesses
People were more likely to farm for profit
People could specialize in creating other kinds of products
48
How does the scholar support his claim that peace is preferable to war?
He includes a teaching of Confucius
He includes a description of war
He includes advice to rulers
He includes instructions to maintain peace
49
How did the changes under Ahmose and his dynasty affect Egypt?
Egypt became less isolated, trading and sharing ideas with outsiders
Egypt changed from a farming culture to craftsmanship which increased trade
Egypt changed from a polytheistic faith to a monotheistic faith
Egypt became the first empire in the ancient world to be ruled by a female
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How might a historian assist a country's leader who is engaged in a war?
The historian could encourage with stories of the country's successes.
The historian could share outcomes of similar situations from the past.
They could record the reasons for and against war for descendants to read.
They could discourage by pointing out the negative consequences of war.

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