government by elected representatives

Which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?

Some of its people had specialized jobs.

In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?

They established written legal standards

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in government.

Which of the following is an IMPACT of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?

Western Europe was divided into many different "barbarian" kingdoms.

The Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus Valley and China were centers of civilization because they -

had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

How did Darius contribute to the Persian Empire?

He built a series of roads; conneting the empire.

The government of Sparta was an oligarchy, which means that it was

ruled by a small number of people.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat

Which list is in CHRONOLOGICAL order?

Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam

Which of the following is TRUE about Spartan women?

they could get an education and physical training

Which of the following is an important contribution of Rome to Western civilization?

a common system of written law - the Twelve Tables

Why are the philosophers of Ancient Greece important?

they applied human reasoning to understanding the world

Ancient India, Israel, and Rome were similar because they -

were the place were one/more major religion were developed

The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to...

grow food and domesticate animals

What is a theocratic government?

government under the control of religious leaders

Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?

divisions existed between social classes

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1
Which religion is most closely associated with selfish desires being the cause of human suffering?
Christianity
Buddhism
Shinto
Judaism
2
What is a Republic?
there is no participation by the citizens
an all powerful leader rules
government by elected representatives
power is inherited
3
Which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?
An all-powerful ruler makes all decisions of the community.
A separate warrior class defends the society.
Most of its people are hunters and gatherers.
Some of its people had specialized jobs.
4
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
They provided records of economic activity.
They allowed the belief in ONE god.
They established written legal standards
They legalized democratic government.
5
The concept of lex talionis appears in Hammurabi's Code. What does it mean?
"equality before the law"
"an eye for an eye"
"innocent until proven guilty"
"Mrs. Burdick is always right"
6
In Ancient Egypt, power is inherited. This makes the government a republic.
True
False
7
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
The government is led by military leaders.
Citizens are the source of power in government.
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
Religious leaders control government policy.
8
Which of the following is an IMPACT of the fall of Rome on Western Europe?
The fall of the Catholic Church
Roman technology and learning was preserved.
Western Europe was divided into many different "barbarian" kingdoms.
Europeans all spoke Latin.
9
The Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus Valley and China were centers of civilization because they -
were easy to defend from invasion
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
were isolated from other cultural influences
10
How did Darius contribute to the Persian Empire?
He instituted prenatal policies.
He built a "Great Wall" to protect the empire from invasions.
He built a series of roads; conneting the empire.
He introduced common forms of communication.
11
TRUE or FALSE: River Vally Civilizations influenced Classical Civilizations.
TRUE
FALSE
12
The government of Sparta was an oligarchy, which means that it was
controlled by a popular vote.
ruled by a king.
ruled by a small number of people.
ruled by a tyrant.
13
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
all the continents were settled at the same time
the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat
farming societies developed before hunting and gathering
the wheel was first used in ancient china
14
Which list is in CHRONOLOGICAL order?
Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam
Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism
Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam
15
Which of the following religions are MONOTHEISTIC?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism
16
Which of the following is TRUE about Spartan women?
they were bought like slaves
they were the best mothers
they could get an education and physical training
they were equal to Spartan men
17
What is the best title for this list: COMPASS, PORCELAIN, GUNPOWDER
Muslim Discoveries
Chinese Inventions
Mesopotamian Innovations
Ancient Greek Tools
18
Which of the following is an important contribution of Rome to Western civilization?
paper money
the first set of written laws
equality between men and women
a common system of written law - the Twelve Tables
19
Why are the philosophers of Ancient Greece important?
they were anit-war
they opened really great restaurants.
they applied human reasoning to understanding the world
they promoted Christianity
20
Ancient India, Israel, and Rome were similar because they -
encouraged the spread of Christianity
were empires on the Mediterranean sea
were super huge empires
were the place were one/more major religion were developed
21
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
city-state of Sparta
Persian Empire
empire of Alexander the Great
city-state of Athens
22
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to...
grow food and domesticate animals
make stone temples for religious ceremonies
trade with others in the same river valley
fight wars using metal weapons
23
What is a theocratic government?
direct elections
government based on "rule of law"
government under the control of religious leaders
the government with many political parties
24
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it -
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
established written laws
ended all physical punishment
25
Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?
divisions existed between social classes
all men were equal under the law
fines were preferable to corporal punishment
violence was always punished with violence

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