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

recorded existing laws for all to see

Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are best known for

providing extensive information about lands and people

Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions

stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth

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

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

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

the establishment of permanent settlements

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?

The population tended to be small.

The Five Pillars of Faith, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar because

serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct

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1
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
2
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with climatic diversity
areas with abundant mineral resources
mountainous areas
valleys near rivers
3
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the printing press
the concept of zero
a republic form of government
the process of making silk
4
Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca demonstrates that he practiced
animism
Buddhism
Islam
Sikhism
5
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are best known for
leading religious movements
opening trade between Africa and Japan
exploring the Western Hemisphere
providing extensive information about lands and people
6
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
practice a belief in many gods
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
7
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
8
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
have extended families
adhere to traditional social values
have a strong oral history
come into frequent contact with other groups
9
What is the oldest still-existing religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
10
Which of these religions is NOT an Abrahamic religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
11
Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
stress belief in reincarnation
are monotheistic
promote the practice of polygamy
base their beliefs on the Koran
12
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
the establishment of permanent settlements
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
13
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
14
The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West African civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of
gold and salt
hardwoods and animal skins
silver and tea
ivory and silk
15
Which religions began in Israel (Judea)?
Judaism & Christianity
Buddhism & Islam
Christianity & Islam
Islam & Hinduism
16
Which religions were founded in India?
Buddhism & Judaism
Judaism & Christianity
Hinduism & Buddhism
Hinduism & Islam
17
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic religions
have the same religious holidays
originate in Mecca
18
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
Society was highly industrialized.
The population tended to be small.
The concept of private property was important.
There was a system of mass production.
19
The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
are guidelines for living
established a class structure for society
consist of prayers for salvation
promise a happy and easy life
20
The Five Pillars of Faith, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar because
offer a happy and easy life for those who follow their teachings
were set forth by the founder of the particular religion
indicate exactly how to achieve salvation
serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct

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