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Pre-AP World History Midterm Review
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Monumental structures like ziggurats and pyramids in early civilizations primarily served which purpose?
Centers for trade and negotiation
Residences for the common people
Religious or ceremonial use
Agricultural storage
2
In many ancient civilizations, a common feature was:
Division of labor based on specialization
Lack of any government structure
Equal distribution of wealth
Absence of religious practices
3
Hammurabi’s Code was significant in ancient Mesopotamia because it…
Outlined different punishments based on social status
Allowed women to own property equally with men
Established a uniform system of writing
Abolished the practice of slavery
4
Which of the following was a key outcome of animal domestication in early societies?
Reduction in population density
A decline in trade interactions
Increased availability of resources like wool and hides
Creation of portable shelters
5
When writing a response to an SAQ using TEA, what should the topic sentence (T) include?
A brief answer to the question, stating your main point
A restatement of the question without an answer
An example from a historical source
A personal opinion about the topic
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Which purpose did ancient legal codes, such as Hammurabi’s Code, often serve in society?
To reduce the influence of rulers
To encourage religious uniformity
To create order and structure in society
To promote trade across empires
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How did early trade routes impact river valley civilizations?
Encouraged the spread of ideas and technologies
Reduced the importance of social classes
Led to the decline of agriculture
Restricted movement between societies
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What is the primary purpose of the “E” (Evidence) in the TEA method?
To support the topic sentence with specific, relevant information
To add extra information not related to the question
To summarize the entire topic
To provide a direct quotation without explanation
9
The Neolithic Revolution led to the development of permanent settlements. Which of these was a direct result?
Nomadic lifestyle resurgence
Increased social stratification
Decline in trade networks
Decreased agricultural production
10
The term “Son of Heaven” used by Chinese rulers is an example of
A strategy for political legitimacy
A belief in naturalism
An economic reform practice
A shift to monotheistic religion
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What should the “A” (Analysis) part of a TEA response focus on?
Providing unrelated details for extra credit
Connecting the evidence to the topic sentence & explaining its significance
Repeating the evidence in different words
Asking a new question for further discussion
12
The Nile River was essential to ancient Egypt because it
Isolated Egypt from all neighboring regions
Had spiritual significance but no economic role
Offered a place for burial rituals
Provided a predictable source of water for crops
13
In most early agricultural societies, women's roles were often focused on
Managing household and agricultural tasks
Holding political office
Serving in military positions
Leading trade expeditions
14
Which of the following was a common characteristic of early social hierarchies?
Power concentrated in a ruling class
Limited distinction between social roles
Frequent rotation of leadership
Equal rights among all classes
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Why did the earliest civilizations often develop near rivers?
Rivers provided routes for invasion
River valleys had no natural boundaries
Rivers offered resources essential for farming
Early societies believed rivers were sacred
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In the 1950s, which factor would most likely lead a country to increase the number of schools and universities?
Rising emigration rate
Declining life expectancy
Increased urbanization
High birth rate
