How were the oldest civilizations in Central and South America similar?

They were first to develop advanced societies in the area

Which statement describes Hammurabi's Code and previous legal systems?

it established a set of standard punishments for crimes

Which statement explains the government from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy?

Citizens wanted a strong voice in their government

Societies adapted to their surroundings by irrigation and canals. Why did they need to?

to increase their farm land for crops

How does the Hymn to the Nile reflect values and beliefs of the ancient civilizations?

demonstrates a respect for the forces of nature

What effect did the yearly flooding of the Nile River have on the lives of ancient Egyptians?

It gave them fertile soil for crops

The fall of the western Roman Empire resulted in

breaking up of the once-unifed political system of europe

How did early Christianity spread around the world?

Bibles were published in all languages

Based on the Magna Carta, how were the legal rights of freemen changed?

The right to live without government interference

One reason why early hunter-gatherers moved from place to place?

climate changed the food supplies early humans relied on

How did exploration and conquests affect the middle ages.

Caused trade and communication to open between societies

Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?

As civilizations traded goods, they shared culture beliefs

Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish their laws?

ensure that citizens would read and understand the laws

Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?

The spread of religions throughout the trade routes

How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?

Spartans were protected city through military & strength

What did ancient Mesopotamia have in common with other early civilizations?

Mesopotamia developed a strong central government

How did technology change communication in the late 13th century?

helped people to improve the living conditions in societies

Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?

Certain resources were not available in all areas

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1
How were the oldest civilizations in Central and South America similar?
They were strongly influenced by Asian and African society
They established extensive trade with Pacific Rim nations
They were large, but not well-organized
They were first to develop advanced societies in the area
2
Which achievement helped unify both the Roman and Inca Empires in their societies?
Astrolabe
Wheeled Carts
Gunpowder
Road System
3
Which statement describes Hammurabi's Code and previous legal systems?
it increased the power of judges and rulers
it treated all people of all social classes as equals
it established a religious reason for all punishments
it established a set of standard punishments for crimes
4
Which statement explains the government from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy?
Kings and queens wished to maintain authority and control
The divine right of kings to rule was reinforced
The power of feudal lords was affirmed
Citizens wanted a strong voice in their government
5
Societies adapted to their surroundings by irrigation and canals. Why did they need to?
To decrease the overcrowding of crops
to increase space for people to live
to increase their farm land for crops
to decrease the numbers of animals on the land
6
How does the Hymn to the Nile reflect values and beliefs of the ancient civilizations?
reveals that people were peaceful
shows that all plant and animal life is sacred
demonstrates a respect for the forces of nature
promotes the belief in life beyond death
7
What effect did the yearly flooding of the Nile River have on the lives of ancient Egyptians?
It hurt their ability to trade with other culture
It made it impossible for them to farm
It gave them fertile soil for crops
It forced them to leave their homes
8
King/ Monarch->Lord/Noble->Knight/ Warrior-> Serf/Peasant is from which social structure?
socialism
caste system
feudalism
matrilinealism
9
The fall of the western Roman Empire resulted in
disappearance of Latin from Europe for serveral centuries
rise of powerful movement to spread Christianity
breaking up of the once-unifed political system of europe
takeover of much of Europe by Muslim rulers from Middle East
10
What were the main causes for the first interactions between ancient civilizations?
trade & warfare
religion & the arts
education & sports
science & exploration
11
How did early Christianity spread around the world?
European monarch practiced the religion when traveling
Missionaries followed conquerors & colonists
Bibles were published in all languages
Christian se captains sold fares to other Christians
12
Based on the Magna Carta, how were the legal rights of freemen changed?
The king granted power to exclude freemen from laws
King acquired the power to imprison freemen at his will
Freemen gained teh right to trial by a jury of citizens
The right to live without government interference
13
One reason why early hunter-gatherers moved from place to place?
early humans tamed horses in order to hunt
climate changed the food supplies early humans relied on
the population pressures created competition to resources
plants & animals early humans survied on were migratory
14
How did exploration and conquests affect the middle ages.
Caused empires to close off access between societies
Caused outbreaks of violence that closed all trade routes
Caused trade and communication to open between societies
They caused long-lating peace with the help of religion
15
The conquests of Alexander the Great led to a significant amount of
scientific development
technological innovation
cultural diffusion
literary production
16
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
As silk grew popular, it became common to have in society
As trade developed, long-distance travel became safe & easy
As land travel became easier, water travel was unnecessary
As civilizations traded goods, they shared culture beliefs
17
The mountains of South America made farmland difficult to find. How did people adapt to this?
They used large farm animals to plow
They used terrace farming
They moved to a new area each growing season
They grew crops in valleys
18
How did ancient societies change their enviornment by bringing fresh water into their cities?
invention of aqueducts
invention of columns
invention of sundial
invention of abacus
19
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish their laws?
ensure that citizens would read and understand the laws
guarantee politicans receive a personal copy of printed laws
allow patricians and plebians to read and vote on laws
record the laws so historians would understand ancient times
20
Which was a long-term effect of ancient trade routes?
the spread of unifying systems of government
use of silk throughout ancient and modern societies
colonization of weaker nations along the trade routes
The spread of religions throughout the trade routes
21
How was being a citizen of Sparta different from being a citizen of Athens?
Sparatans were expected to be educated & contribute to city
Spartans were protected city through military & strength
Spartans honored their city through creative, artistic ways
Sparatans were expected to display riches in homes & feasts
22
Which achievement helped unify both the Roman and Inca Empires in their societies?
Wheeled Carts
Road System
Gunpowder
Astrolabe
23
What did ancient Mesopotamia have in common with other early civilizations?
It relied primarily on trade to provide its food supply
Mesopotamia contained a fertile river valley
Mesopotamia developed a strong central government
Mesopotamia was settled by people who migrated out of Africa
24
How did technology change communication in the late 13th century?
It helped all citizens learn to read
to get information about other places and ideas
It allowed people to quickly contact others around the world
helped people to improve the living conditions in societies
25
Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?
People wanted to take land and to keep control of that land
Travelers enjoyed exploring nearby lands
<p>The trails were used for communication between groups</p>
Certain resources were not available in all areas

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