What geographic characteristics most influenced where the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt developed?

They arose in river valleys, which offered mild climates and fertile soil.

These facts could be used as evidence in support of the view that -

ancient Egypt was a theocracy and a monarchy

What do all of the locations indicated by letters on this map have in common?

Each is where an early civilization once began along a river valley.

Study the graphic organizer below and then answer the question that follows.

Consequences of the fall of Rome on Western Europe

Based on the information above, what would you expect to occur next in this sequence?

Mesopotamian ideas were passed on to other civilizations.

Based on the map, what influence did geography have on the development of ancient Greece?

It led to the formation of independent city-states.

Which contribution to humanity was made by ancient Israel?

the first monotheistic religion

This excerpt shows that Hammurabi's Code continues to affect us today in its belief that...

uniform punishments in family matters must be established by the state

Early civilizations emerged as early as 7,000 years ago. What was one characteristic of these early civilizations?

an ability to produce surplus food through agriculture

Which was an important effect of the Neolithic Revolution?

Humans were able to build permanent settlements.

On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?

People need rules to force them to behave morally.

Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?

Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering.

How did Athenians participate in political decisions?

All citizens had the right to attend meetings of Athenian assembly.

Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history?

Permanent settlements developed in river valleys.

One factor essential to the development of early civilization was -

the ability to produce surplus food

The philosophers of ancient Greece were important because they...

applied human reason to comprehend the world

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1
Which of the religions listed above originated in the Middle East?
2, 4, 5
1, 2, 3
2, 3, 4
1, 3, 5
2
What geographic characteristics most influenced where the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt developed?
They developed in deserts, which offered easy construction of roadways.
They began in steep mountains, which offered protection from invaders.
They arose in river valleys, which offered mild climates and fertile soil.
They appeared on plateaus, which provided flat areas to build cities.
3
These facts could be used as evidence in support of the view that -
the pharaoh did not exist in human form
the pharaoh could be female as well as male
the pharaoh's authority was based on popular consent
ancient Egypt was a theocracy and a monarchy
4
The importance of obligation to family in ancient Chinese culture is most associated with...
Taoism
Buddhism
Legalism
Confucianism
5
What do all of the locations indicated by letters on this map have in common?
Each is where wheat and barley were first farmed.
Each is where ancient rulers were once buried under large pyramids.
Each was once ruled by a pharaoh.
Each is where an early civilization once began along a river valley.
6
Study the graphic organizer below and then answer the question that follows.
Viking attacks on Western Europe
Consequences of the fall of Rome on Western Europe
Impact of Christianity on Western Europe
Factors leading to the fall of Rome
7
The idea of democracy, in which citizens participate in their own government by electing officals, were first found...
the Judeo-Christian legal tradition
Gupta India and Song China
Classical Greece and Rome
Mesopotamia and Han China
8
Based on the information above, what would you expect to occur next in this sequence?
Mesopotamia ideas disappeared from recorded history.
Mesopotamian ideas were passed on to other civilizations.
Mesopotamians were forced to adopt Hittite culture.
The Hittites refused to continue writing in cuneiform.
9
Based on the map, what influence did geography have on the development of ancient Greece?
It discouraged trade by sea
It promoted what farming throughout Greece.
It led to the formation of independent city-states.
it encouraged the rise of monotheism
10
Which contribution to humanity was made by ancient Israel?
the first monotheistic religion
the invention of the first alphabet
the first cultivation of rice and cotton
the first democratic government
11
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Attendance at religious ceremonies
Membership in the military
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Participation in public assemblies
12
This excerpt shows that Hammurabi's Code continues to affect us today in its belief that...
any crime against the state must be severely punished
reasonable conduct in family life was not a concern of the state
uniform punishments in family matters must be established by the state
disputes within a private family are not the business of judges
13
Early civilizations emerged as early as 7,000 years ago. What was one characteristic of these early civilizations?
a belief in one god
dependence on hunting and gathering to meet subsistence needs
the use of paper currency for trade with neighboring peoples
an ability to produce surplus food through agriculture
14
Which was an important effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
Humans were able to build permanent settlements.
Humans learned to use fire to cook their food.
Humans were able to make goods more efficiently with the use of steam power
Humans developed the first religious beliefs.
15
What legal principle is referred to in the excerpt?
"Trial by jury"
"Eye for an eye."
"Equality before the law"
"Innocent until proven guilty"
16
The primary characteristics of a republic is the presence of a government....
lacking in citizenship participation
ruled by one political party
by elected representatives
by a hereditary monarch
17
On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?
Divine laws can be observed in the natural world.
People need rules to force them to behave morally.
Rulers derive their power from the people.
Authority can be used compassionately in society.
18
Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?
There is only one God.
People should only associate with others of the same caste.
Wealth is usually a sign of divine favor.
Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering.
19
How did Athenians participate in political decisions?
All residents had the right to vote on changes to the city's laws
Citizens elected representatives to permanent legislature.
All citizens had the right to attend meetings of Athenian assembly.
Members of the Senate elected two citizens to act as consuls to govern.
20
Members of the Senate elected two citizens to act as consuls to govern the city. What is the best title for this list?
Renaissance Innovations
Chinese Inventions
Muslim Discoveries
Ancient Greek Tools
21
Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history?
Hunters-gatherers learned to control fire.
Ancient peoples learned how to hunt and gather food.
Permanent settlements developed in river valleys.
A single culture came to dominate ancient society.
22
The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the
construction of Harappan cities
introduction of Islamic rule
flourishing of Hindu culture
spread of Buddhism
23
Which religion teaches that people are born into their position based upon their deeds in a previous life?
Hinduism
Confucianism
Judaism
Sikhism
24
One factor essential to the development of early civilization was -
the use of a standard medium of exchange
the ability to produce surplus food
the taking of an annual census
the emergence of a distinct caste system.
25
The philosophers of ancient Greece were important because they...
preferred monotheism to polytheism
promoted the spread of Christianity
applied human reason to comprehend the world
refused to participate in wars against other Greek city-states

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