How did the development of long-distance trade affect Mesopotamian society?

Merchants gained more favorable place in social hierarchy.

Which of the following was the largest geographic challenge for people settling in Mesopotamia?

The unpredictable nature of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

The social structure of ancient Egypt was

A tiered system dominated by the wealthy.

All of the following are common patterns in Neolithic Revolutions around the world EXCEPT:

The develop. in 1 region triggered the revolution in another

All of the following are true of slavery in Mesopotamia EXCEPT:

Mesopotamia relied on slave labor for economic activities.

Which of the following statements is true about religion in Egypt?

Female deities & priestesses reflected respect for women.

All following account for the start of agriculture after years of human life w/out it EXCEPT:

The increasing population of large mammals

Cities were central to the First Civilizations & experienced all of the following EXCEPT:

A center to attack locals & visitors with monotony.

All of the following facilitated Assyrian efforts to expand EXCEPT:

A rigidly stratified social hierarchy.

The advent of hieroglyphics and cursive in early Egypt resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:

A dramatic increase in literacy among the working class.

Zhou leaders established their legitimacy by

Suggesting they were chosen to lead by Heaven

This global phenomenon, showing up independently in several major locations. Civilization:

Small breakthroughs to a new way of life

The Vedic Age in India was notable because

The subcontinent was isolated from other parts of the world.

Chiefdoms emerged in many parts of the world & were categorized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Fought off challengers in athletic competitions

All of the following are true about Confucianism EXCEPT:

Opportunities existed for social promotion and equality.

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the geography of Egypt?

Natural resources were available Egypt was self-sufficient.

The political system of ancient Egypt included all of the following EXCEPT

Large, powerful merchant class did long-distance trade.

Interactions between early civ., like Mesopotamiams & the Indus Valley can be characterized as:

Beneficial. Ideas, tech., animals, and goods were exchanged.

Which of the following best explains life in communities prior to the Agricultural Revolutions?

The foraging lifestyle supported only small, nomadic groups.

The immense period of time from 3500 B.C.E.- 600 B.C.E. will chart all of the following EXCEPT:

Cross-continent oceanic exploration

Which of the following best describes how the Assyrians treated the people they conquered?

Mass deportation & terror were used to keep people in line.

Which statement best describes the political nature of India prior to 400 B.C.E

India consisted of diverse societies & economies differed.

The Israelites were unique in the region because of their

Belief in monotheism and a covenant with God.

Egypt benefited from its geographic location because

Isolated by desert, it was spared major invasions.

Which of the following reasons do most historians say caused the Agricultural Revolutions?

Climate change drove people to abandon foraging for agric.

Women in ancient Egypt

Could inherit property and divorce their husbands.

Which of the following best describes women’s roles in city-states in Mesopotamia?

Women could own property and engage in trade.

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1
How did the development of long-distance trade affect Mesopotamian society?
Hebrew monotheism diffused and became the dominant religion.
Political elites shared political power with priests.
Merchants gained more favorable place in social hierarchy.
Mesopotamia drew attention of the resource-poor Egyptians.
2
Which of the following was the largest geographic challenge for people settling in Mesopotamia?
The absence of useful building materials
No large animals that could be domesticated an used in ag.
The unpredictable nature of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Poor soil for agriculture
3
The social structure of ancient Egypt was
Fluid, and status was based on one’s skill and merit.
Based on one’s relationship and proximity to pharaoh.
A tiered system dominated by the wealthy.
A caste system with no social mobility.
4
All of the following are examples of technological innovation EXCEPT:
Mortars and pestles to remove husks
Sickles for grain
Compass
Baskets
5
All of the following are common patterns in Neolithic Revolutions around the world EXCEPT:
It coincided with the end of the last Ice Age
The develop. in 1 region triggered the revolution in another
It occurred roughly the same time (12,000-4,000 years ago).
Gathering & hunting peoples developed techn. innovations.
6
All of the following are true of slavery in Mesopotamia EXCEPT:
Mesopotamia relied on slave labor for economic activities.
Slaves occupied the lowest class of society.
Slaves faced harsher punishment due to their position.
Most slaves were prisoners of war.
7
Which of the following statements is true about religion in Egypt?
Female deities & priestesses reflected respect for women.
Early Egypt was polytheistic before adoption monotheism.
Nature had a minimal influence and role in religion.
There was no connection between religion and politics.
8
All following account for the start of agriculture after years of human life w/out it EXCEPT:
Global warming
Inventing and using new technologies
Migration of homosapiens
The increasing population of large mammals
9
Cities were central to the First Civilizations & experienced all of the following EXCEPT:
Centers of culture, art, architecture, lit., &, ceremony
political/administrative capitals
A center to attack locals & visitors with monotony.
Served as marketplaces for local and long-distance exchange
10
All of the following facilitated Assyrian efforts to expand EXCEPT:
Expansion along existing trade routes.
A rigidly stratified social hierarchy.
Professional soldiers with iron weapons.
The use of cavalry and siege techniques.
11
The advent of hieroglyphics and cursive in early Egypt resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:
Widespread use of inscriptions on monuments.
More efficient recordkeeping by the bureaucrats.
Creation of written literature, including adventure stories.
A dramatic increase in literacy among the working class.
12
Zhou leaders established their legitimacy by
Erasing many of the traditions and rituals of the Shang.
Installing decentralized regime that respected individuals
Instilling in the people feelings of terror and fear.
Suggesting they were chosen to lead by Heaven
13
Which of the following best describes the concept of caste?
A trade agreement
A Daoist medical practice
A form of writing
A social class
14
Despite isolation, people of the Indus Valley engaged in long-distance trade through
Athens
Mesopotamia
Hellenistic empires
The Xiongnu
15
What system of writing did the Mesopotamians developed for record keeping?
Alphabet
Hieroglyphics
Quipu
Cuneiform
16
This global phenomenon, showing up independently in several major locations. Civilization:
Vary in terms of methods, duration, and motivating ideology.
The state of being overrun by pests or parasites.
Small breakthroughs to a new way of life
A range of economic and social systems
17
The Vedic Age in India was notable because
The subcontinent was isolated from other parts of the world.
The foundations for much of Indian history was established.
It was the period of greatest traffic along the Silk Road.
One of the few times when social mobility existed in India.
18
Chiefdoms emerged in many parts of the world & were categorized by all of the following EXCEPT:
Received tributes of food, goods & raw materials.
Fought off challengers in athletic competitions
Redistributed tributes to key members of society.
Lead important rituals.
19
All of the following are true about Confucianism EXCEPT:
People had clear roles & expectations based on age & gender.
The state was modeled on the family.
Confucianism was influential after the death of Confucius.
Opportunities existed for social promotion and equality.
20
All of the following are examples of those 7 First Civilizations EXCEPT:
Oxus
Shang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Mesopotamia
21
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the geography of Egypt?
The arid climate made survival a challenge for Egyptians.
The harsh region prevented agricultural foundation.
The unpredictable Nile River made trans & trade a challenge.
Natural resources were available Egypt was self-sufficient.
22
The political system of ancient Egypt included all of the following EXCEPT
A large bureaucracy that gave pharaoh w/ important support.
The occasional presence of women in positions of influence.
Pharaoh as the source of all law.
Large, powerful merchant class did long-distance trade.
23
Interactions between early civ., like Mesopotamiams & the Indus Valley can be characterized as:
Shared Religion. Common for religions to resemble others.
Beneficial. Ideas, tech., animals, and goods were exchanged.
Hostile. Most interactions initiated or encouraged violence.
Limited. Harsh terrain was difficult for civilians to cross.
24
Which of the following is not one of the 7 First Civilizations?
Olmecs
Norte Chico
Choctaw
Nile Valley
25
This was among the defining features of civilizations almost everywhere.
Writing
Blood letting
Basket weaving
Narrator
26
Which of the following best explains life in communities prior to the Agricultural Revolutions?
Specialization of labor resulted in important tech.advances.
The only role for women was to bear and raise children.
The foraging lifestyle supported only small, nomadic groups.
Groups were defined by the geographic region of the origin.
27
This site is where signif. practices & major breakthroughs in agric. civilizations occurred
Fertile Crescent
Caucasus Mountains
Zagros mountain region of Iran
Balkan Peninsula
28
The immense period of time from 3500 B.C.E.- 600 B.C.E. will chart all of the following EXCEPT:
Cross-continent oceanic exploration
The emergence of the city-and-state-based societies
The advent of agricultural societies
Initial colonization of the earth by humans
29
Which of the following best describes how the Assyrians treated the people they conquered?
Mass deportation & terror were used to keep people in line.
To control subjects, all long-distance trade stopped.
Freedom was granted to conquered people to win allegiance.
Wealth went to outer areas by paternalistic rule.
30
Which statement best describes the political nature of India prior to 400 B.C.E
India consisted of diverse societies & economies differed.
Most people were pastoralists or foragers.
The subcontinent was dominated by a large & powerful empire
India had periods of central rule & periods of conflict.
31
The Israelites were unique in the region because of their
Belief in monotheism and a covenant with God.
Location near Mediterranean Sea & large involvement n trade.
Wealth of natural resources.
Continued as nomadic herdsmen & others formed settled comm.
32
Egypt benefited from its geographic location because
Isolated by desert, it was spared major invasions.
It sat atop some of Africa’s richest gold mines.
It was located at the crossroads of key trade routes.
Its vast resources prevented long-distance trade.
33
Which of the following reasons do most historians say caused the Agricultural Revolutions?
Foraging groups couldn't function as nomadic societies.
Climate change drove people to abandon foraging for agric.
People migrated to places that could finally support agric.
River valleys stopped flooding, so their banks were settled.
34
Global spread of agric. & Pastoralism is reflected in limited yams, and zebu cattle to region:
Central Europe
North Africa
South East Asia
South America
35
Women in ancient Egypt
Never held any political power or influence.
Could inherit property and divorce their husbands.
Were the main source of agricultural labor.
Were empowered by the matrilineal nature of Egyptian civ.
36
Which of the following best describes women’s roles in city-states in Mesopotamia?
Women could own property and engage in trade.
Opportunity arose for women to have positions of pol. power.
Fewer children, so women had time to work & acquire skills.
Women no longer worked outside of the home.

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