A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe

entered a period of chaos and disorder

The early civilizations of the Nile River valley, Mesopotamia, and the Huang He were similiar..

they were dependent on fertile land

Which is an idea of Babylonian society does the Hammurabi code of law reflect?

Divisions existed between social classes

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

learning to give up selfish desire

All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the assembly where they could vote..

This is an example of a direct democracy

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?

practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

According to Confucius teachings, the key to a successful society is

individuals should know and do what is expected of them

The early civilizations of the Nile River Valley,Mesopotamia, Yellow River Valley were similar

They were dependent on fertile land

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

Similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is

provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior

Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on

an appreciation for the forces of nature

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1
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
entered a period of chaos and disorder
returned to a republican form of government
came under the control of the Muslims
2
The early civilizations of the Nile River valley, Mesopotamia, and the Huang He were similiar..
they were dependent on each other for trade
they were dependent on fertile land
they were monotheistic
they were industrialized societies
3
A government ruled by the upper class
Feudalism
aristocracy
democracy
4
Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?
Phoenician
Sumerian
Egyptian
Greek
5
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
monotheism and ethical conduct
the central authority of the Pope
a prohibition of the consumption of port
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
6
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to
follow a code of moral conduct
put their own interests first
reject government authority
believe in reincarnation
7
The Ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
law
economics
poetry
drama
8
Which is an idea of Babylonian society does the Hammurabi code of law reflect?
Violence was always punished with violence
fines were preferable to punishment
Divisions existed between social classes
All men are created equal
9
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
10
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
following the Ten Commandments
worshiping Allah as the one true god
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up selfish desire
11
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the assembly where they could vote..
this is an example of totalitarianism
this is an example of absolutism
this is an example of a parliamentary democracy
This is an example of a direct democracy
12
The Eightfold Path,Four Noble Truths, the concept of nirvana are associated with
Buddhism
Shinto
Islam
Jainism
13
Ancient trade route that linked China with the west
Silk Road
Eightfold Path
Direct Route
14
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
placed great emphasis on literature and the arts
was a powerful military state
was primarily concerned with the health of their people
granted universal suffrage to their people
15
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
self-determination and democracy
maintaining the caste system
competition and financial success
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
16
According to Confucius teachings, the key to a successful society is
ancestor worship should be discontinued
the evil in humans should be eliminated
the ruler should be chosen democratically
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
17
A major contribution of the Roman empire to western society was the development of
the principles of feudalism
gunpowder
an effective legal system
monotheism
18
The early civilizations of the Nile River Valley,Mesopotamia, Yellow River Valley were similar
They were dependent on fertile land
because they were industrialized societies
They were monotheistic
They were dependent on each other for trade
19
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a period of disorder and weak central government
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a renewed interest in education and the arts
an increase in trade and manufacturing
20
Belief in many gods
polytheism
monotheism
animism
21
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Mongol Empire
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
22
An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to Early Russia was the
Orthodox Christian religion
use of the Latin alphabet
factory system
beginning of democracy
23
Jewish religions and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
the Torah and the Diaspora
the New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
the Koran and the code of bushido
24
The Quran, Mecca, and the hijra are most closely associated with the practice of
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
25
The political system of the Ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
a strong central government
universal suffrage in national elections
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
26
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a renewed interest in education and the arts
a period of disorder and weak central government
27
which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order
Marxism
Taoism
Confucianism
Shintoism
28
Alexander the Great’s conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the
spread of Hellenic culture
establishment of representative democracy
spread of Islamic culture throughout Europe
adoption of a feudal system
29
Similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
support a belief in reincarnation
promote learning as a means of salvation
encourage the use of statues to symbolize god
30
Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on
an appreciation for the forces of nature
a desire for wealth
a willingness to accept Christianity
a written tradition
31
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used the ziggurat form for their temples
used a hieroglyphic writing system
established trade routes to China
developed along rivers
32
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used a hieroglyphic writing system
established trade routes to China
developed along rivers
used the ziggurat form for their temples

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