What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?

inability to force back foreign invaders

Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions

stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow

just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

Hammurabi’s code of laws and the Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that

harsh punishments for crimes will lead to a more orderly society

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.

What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

separate, independent city-states

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

Which factor contributed to the fall of the Han dynasty, the fall of the Roman Empire, and the fall of Abbasid Empire

invasions by nomadic peoples from Central Asia

What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

expansion of Hellenistic culture

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

recorded existing laws for all to see

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1
What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?
outbreak of war between religious groups
lack of a common currency
efforts of the middle class to gain power
inability to force back foreign invaders
2
A valid conclusion drawn from these facts is that Roman women
were equal to men
enjoyed some legal rights
could hold political offices
had the right to vote
3
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
practice a belief in many gods
4
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
New sources of energy became available.
Populations declined.
People became more nomadic.
Food supplies became more reliable.
5
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
economic dependence
the Mandate of Heaven
the civil service system
cultural difussion
6
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Scientific Revolution
Old Stone Age
Neolithic Revolution
Iron Age
7
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Animism
8
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar in that they all
place great value on having many statues and images of holy people
are monotheistic in belief
require their members to settle in the Holy Land
believe in Mohammed as the Prophet of God
9
The term "subsistence farmers" refers to people who grow
enough food to feed an entire village
food to sell in village markets
just enough food to meet the needs of the immediate family
a single cash crop
10
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
have extended families
adhere to traditional social values
come into frequent contact with other groups
have a strong oral history
11
Hammurabi’s code of laws and the Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that
worship of leaders will maintain the power of an empire
an informed citizenry will help maintain peace and prosperity
equality of the people is the most important goal of government
harsh punishments for crimes will lead to a more orderly society
12
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?
The Greek people had many different languages and religions.
Greece and Rome were often at war.
Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.
The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.
13
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
14
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of
extensive trade with the Persians
belief in one God
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarchies
15
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
papal supremacy
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
16
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
traditional economy
mixed economy
market economy
command economy
17
Which factor contributed to the fall of the Han dynasty, the fall of the Roman Empire, and the fall of Abbasid Empire
demands for religious freedom by Christians
long periods of drought that led to isolation
dependence on slaves to produce manufactured goods
invasions by nomadic peoples from Central Asia
18
What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
increased support of the Mayan leaders
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
formation of the Christian church
expansion of Hellenistic culture
19
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally
20
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
emphasize the importance of life after death
create a stable society
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
provide a framework for the development of democracy

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