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.

Which was an important effect of the Neolithic Revolution?

Humans were able to build permanent settlements.

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

Consequences of the fall of Rome on Western Europe

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

How did Athenians participate in political decisions?

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

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

Mesopotamian ideas were passed on to other civilizations.

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.

Which of the following is a belief shared by Buddhists?

Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering.

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

It led to the formation of independent city-states.

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

Permanent settlements developed in river valleys.

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

applied human reason to comprehend the world

One factor essential to the development of early civilization was -

the ability to produce surplus food

On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?

People need rules to force them to behave morally.

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

Which contribution to humanity was made by ancient Israel?

the first monotheistic religion

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

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