Most significant way that rivers contributed to survival of early civilizations was because

provided fresh water supplies and rich soil for farming.

Italy's climate contributed to Rome's development by

providing the people with a large food supply.

What was the Renaissance?

a period of growth and creativity after the Middle Ages

Trevor is writing a report about life in modern China. What primary source could he use ?

The journal of a recent Chinese poet

Many ideas of the Renaissance came from

classical Greek and Roman learning.

To help strengthen his empire, Charlemagne

built schools across Europe to educate people.

The main purpose of the Roman road system was to

help the legions move quickly throughout the empire.

Which of the following is a specific example of cultural diffusion?

the introduction of Buddhism into China.

Which statement is supported by information in the timeline?

The Zhou Dynasty ruled before the Han Dynasty.

The main way goods and ideas moved between Europe and China was

by caravan along the Silk Road.

Which statement correctly describes early agricultural societies?

They relied on farming for most of their food supply.

How did the invention of the printing press affect European society?

More people learned to read and became educated.

Which of the following statements is true?

barter system involves trading goods without money.

What is the general relationship between lines of latitude and climate?

farther the distance from equator, the colder the climate

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1
Most significant way that rivers contributed to survival of early civilizations was because
formed protective barriers around civilizations.
provided routes transporting goods to other civilizations.
provided fresh water supplies and rich soil for farming.
were power sources for mechanical devices and waterwheels.
2
Italy's climate contributed to Rome's development by
making it possible for people to work outside.
making overland travel across the country easier.
providing the people with a large food supply.
allowing others to attack the city.
3
Latin was the language written/spoken in ancient Rome. What languages is influenced by Latin?
Italian, French, Spanish
Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
German, English, Dutch
4
Which type of climate listed below would be best for supporting an early human settlement?
tropical
temperate
desert
polar
5
What was the Renaissance?
a peasant revolt against the King of France
a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church
a period of growth and creativity after the Middle Ages
a time of disorder following the Pax Romana
6
Trevor is writing a report about life in modern China. What primary source could he use ?
The journal of a recent Chinese poet
An encyclopedia article about China
A chapter about China from his history textbook
An internet site about ancient China's history
7
To which ancient civilization did this alphabet belong?
Sumerian
Greek
Hebrew
Egyptian
8
Many ideas of the Renaissance came from
the teachings of Martin Luther.
classical Greek and Roman learning.
Italian navigators and sailors.
the Catholic Church.
9
To help strengthen his empire, Charlemagne
made Islam the official religion.
built schools across Europe to educate people.
forced the people in Europe to speak Latin only.
closed trade routes to China and the Far East.
10
The main purpose of the Roman road system was to
decrease trade with Egypt and Spain.
carry building materials from Greece.
create jobs for Roman slaves.
help the legions move quickly throughout the empire.
11
Which major religion has no known founder?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
12
Why did the ancient Hebrews leave Egypt under the leadership of Moses?
conquer the Assyrians
unify the Hebrew tribes
find religious freedom
to escape slavery
13
To help the Byzantine Empire, Justinian based his new law code on the old
Persian code of laws.
Roman code of laws.
Christian code of laws.
Egyptian code of laws.
14
Which feature was a necessity for early settlements?
flat areas for constructing houses
nearby water sources
access to metals such as iron
heavily wooded area
15
Which of the following is a specific example of cultural diffusion?
the introduction of Buddhism into China.
the invention of the sundial.
the secret production of silk.
the disappearance of feudalism.
16
(Believe in different gods, democratic form of government, and legal trials)Description of ____
Greece
Egypt
Rome
China
17
Which of these Greek citystates had a military culture?
Athens
Marathon
Olympia
Sparta
18
Members of a monotheistic religion believe in
one god.
one holy book.
more than one god.
no god.
19
Which statement is supported by information in the timeline?
The Shang Dynasty ruled after the Qin Dynasty.
The Zhou Dynasty ruled before the Han Dynasty.
China developed an alphabet before the Phoenicians.
China united before it developed a written language.
20
Which ancient civilization built ziggurats to honor their gods?
Chinese
Harappan
Egyptian
Sumerian
21
The main way goods and ideas moved between Europe and China was
on ships across the Indian Ocean.
by caravan along the Silk Road.
on foot across the Persian Empire.
by caravan through MohenjoDaro.
22
Which statement correctly describes early agricultural societies?
Primary source of food came from wild plants and animals.
They usually lived together and moved from place to place.
They often changed their physical location.
They relied on farming for most of their food supply.
23
How did the invention of the printing press affect European society?
ale of books decreased and weakened the economy.
difficult than copying by hand, so less books were made.
Books became more expensive and fewer people could read.
More people learned to read and became educated.
24
Which of the following statements is true?
Money is only valuable if it is made from a precious metals
used coins and paper money to pay
Bartering is more convenient than using money
barter system involves trading goods without money.
25
What is the general relationship between lines of latitude and climate?
farther the distance from equator, the colder the climate
farther from the prime meridian, the colder the climate.
closer to the prime meridian, the warmer the climate.
closer the distance to the equator, the colder the climate
26
Use the timeline below to answer the question.
discovery of fire
acquiring of language
ending of the last Ice Age
rise of agriculture
27
The Phoenicians established colonies along the Mediterranean Coast to
protect their main cities from attack.
explore new territories in Europe and Africa.
improve and expand trade.
spread their religious beliefs.

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