Trimester Exam Review

Question 1

At the height of its power, which ancient civilization controlled around the Mediterranean Sea?

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Roman

Question 2

Christianity and Islam are similar in that both

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have roots in Judaism

Question 3

Which leader is most closely associated with the accomplishment shown by the illustration?

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Alexander the Great

Question 4

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

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advancements in mathematics and medicine

Question 5

Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?

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favorable geography

Question 6

India's earliest civilizations were located in

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river valleys

Question 7

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

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the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

Question 8

In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence of organizations

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Confucianism

Question 9

Oracle bones, Daoism, and the Mandate of Heaven are all associated with early civilization in

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China

Question 10

In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history?

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D,C,A,B

Question 11

What is the best title for this diagram?

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Changes during the Neolithic Revolution

Question 12

The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it

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served as a model for European legal system

Question 13

What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?

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inability to force back foreign invaders

Question 14

Fertile Crescent had an impact of the Middle East because this area was the site of the

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development of early centers of civilization

Question 15

Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and independent city-states

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mountain ranges

Question 16

The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of

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river valley civilizations

Question 17

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

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Characteristics of Civilizations

Question 18

Historically, the Huan He has also been known as the "River of Sorrows" because

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floods have destroyed crops and villages

Question 19

These architectural achievements best indicate that

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advanced technology existed in early civilizations

Question 20

The development of early civilizations usually depended on

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a plentiful water supply and fertile land

Question 21

Which body of water was most likely the center of Roman trade?

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Mediterranean Sea

Question 22

Which heading best completes this partial outline?

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Egypt-Gift of the Nile

Question 23

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

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Food supplies became more reliable

Question 24

The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of

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law

Question 25

1 reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrate river valleys was

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periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farms

Question 26

Which geographic feature was central in helping the Romans unify their empire?

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Mediterranean Sea

Question 27

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

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political corruption and the instability of the government

Question 28

Which document contains these statements?

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Code of Hammurabi

Question 29

The code of Hammurabi is an example of

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a written rules for legal procedures

Question 30

The study of the early river systems would tend to lead to the conclusion that

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centers of civilizations developed in these fertile valleys

Question 31

Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

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"The people have limited voice in government."

Question 32

Which religion or belief system is most closely associated with the social class system shown

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Hinduism

Question 33

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar in that they all

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are monotheistic in belief

Question 34

The Twelve tables were the written laws of

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ancient Rome

Question 35

Early peoples who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed are called

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hunters and gatherers

Question 36

Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy?

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Greek

Question 37

One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a

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written language

Question 38

What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

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development of direct democracy

Question 39

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

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the establishment of permanent settlements

Question 40

Based on the information provided by this map, which statement about urban areas is accurate?

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Most urban areas developed near waterways.

Trimester Exam Review

Questions 40

Trimester Exam Review

Questions 40