How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?

Excellend harbors encouraged seafaring trade

What would most likely be included in a description of an area's physical geography?

landforms of continents and currents of oceans

The term subsistence farmers refers to people who grow

just enough to meet the needs of their immediate family

One similarity between the Gupta (India) & Tang (China) Dynasties is that each

made advances in the arts, sciences and mathematics

The Byzantine Empire made its most important contribution to later civilizations by

preserving much of the Greco-Roman heritage

A direct result of the Crusades was that

Europeans increased their demands for goods from the East

Which development was a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?

A surplus of food led to more complex societies

The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the

change from nomadic herding to settled farming

The silk road was important to China because it provided

contact with other cultures through trade

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1
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis fro the development of
recorded history
painting & sculpture
subsistence farming
oral traditions
2
How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?
Tropical climate discouraged urban development
Excellend harbors encouraged seafaring trade
Rich farmland let to dependence on agriculture
Flat plains made centralized rule possible
3
Early people's who moved frequently looking as they searched for food & basic needs were called
subsistence farmers
guild members
village dwellers
hunters & gatherers
4
What would most likely be included in a description of an area's physical geography?
systems of government
customs and traditions
landforms of continents and currents of oceans
distribution of goods and services
5
Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of blessings from the Gods
People should pray five times a day
The soul can be reincarnated
Everyone should have the same social status
6
One similarity in Mesopotamian, Egyptian & Ancient Chinese civilization is that each developed
irrigation systems
democratic governments
industrialized economies
monotheistic religions
7
In India, Bangladesh & much of Southeast Asia, agricultural activity is most affected by the
seasonal monsoons
cold climate
numerous deserts
unnavigable rivers
8
Which is an example of primary source of information for historians?
almanac
encyclopedia
textbook
autobiography
9
The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in N Africa & southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural isolation
self-suffiency
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
10
The term subsistence farmers refers to people who grow
just enough to meet the needs of their immediate family
a single cash crop
food toe sell in village markets
enough food for the entire village to survive
11
In which region did China's earliest civilizations develop?
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Tibetan Plateau
Yellow River Valley
12
One similarity between the Gupta (India) & Tang (China) Dynasties is that each
made advances in the arts, sciences and mathematics
developed a representative government
gained overseas colonies
promoted equality for women
13
One way in which the Eightfold Path & Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
represnt codes of behavior
stres the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrict social mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
14
The Byzantine Empire made its most important contribution to later civilizations by
recognizing the Popes as the head of the Byzantine church
encouraging hte spread of Buddhism
preserving much of the Greco-Roman heritage
establishing trade routes to the Americas
15
A direct result of the Crusades was that
nobles gained power over merchants
Europeans increased their demands for goods from the East
Christians gained permanent control of the holy land
the pope lost control of the Church
16
Hammurabi's Code, the Twelve Tables & Justinian's Code are examples of early developments in
literature
medicine
engineering
law
17
Which development was a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?
The centers of trade moved from the Mediteranean to Atlantic
Machies were used to mass produce goods for markets
A surplus of food led to more complex societies
Feudal manors provided the necessities of life
18
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations
dense forests
mountain passes
smooth coastlines
river valleys
19
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
decline of large epires
growth of iron tool making technology
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
migration of early peoples to the Americas
20
The silk road was important to China because it provided
a military route for the defense of the northern border
a means for the country to expand it's borders
contact with other cultures through trade
a means of administering civil service examinations

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