the geographic locations of the ancient river valley civilizations...

favorable conditions; warm climate, fresh water for farming

which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhist?

the soul is reborn after death (reincarnation)

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

they both had written forms of communication

which development led to the other three?

domestication of plants and animals

which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?

some of its people know how to read and write

which of the following identifies 2 major ways in which greece and rome influenced America?

architecture and political influences

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1
which concept is illustrated in the diagram?
the caste system
feudalism
the mandate of heaven
reincarnation
2
which system of government is characterized by having a religious leader?
theocracy
democracy
oligarchy
monarchy
3
in egypt the rulers were called?
pharaohs
emperors
high priest
sultans
4
the geographic locations of the ancient river valley civilizations...
isolated civilizations from one another; no cultural exchang
provided rich deposits of iron ore and coal to be traded.
great protection and kept people safe from invasion
favorable conditions; warm climate, fresh water for farming
5
the code of hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilizations because it
established written laws
ended all physical punishment
treated everyone equally
rejected principle of filial piety
6
What was the first monotheistic religion to develop?
hinduism
judaism
buddhism
christianity
7
Which religions is most closely associated with the caste system?
christianity
hinduism
confucianism
daoism
8
the babylonians created the first written code of law, which was called?
the code of the Mesopotamians
the people's code
hammurabi's code
the code of the babylonians
9
which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhist?
everyone should have the same social status
people should pray 5 times a day
material wealth is a sign of blessings from god
the soul is reborn after death (reincarnation)
10
mandate of heaven states that rulers are chosen by...
the people they ruled
god
rulers that came before them
war
11
the concept of majority rules is a characteristic of which of the following political systems?
oligarchy
democracy
dictatorship
theocracy
12
code of Hammurabi best described as
benevolent
fair
harsh
equitable
13
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
they both had written forms of communication
they both had democractic forms of government
they both carried on trade with the americas
they both believed in one god
14
In which river valley could you find the ziggurat pictured?
Mesopotamian river valley
indus river valley
yellow river valley
egyptian river valley
15
which development led to the other three?
surplus of food
division of labor
domestication of plants and animals
complex civilizations
16
which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?
all powerful leaders make decisions affecting the community
some of its people know how to read and write
a seperate warrior class defends the society
most of its people are hunters and gatherers
17
caste system is characterized by...
toleration for various religious beliefs
the right of people to choose their occupations
a lack of social mobility
equality between men and women
18
innocent until proven guilty, right to trial by jury, equality under the law - philosophies of
greece and rome
greece and persia
china and persia
persia and rome
19
which of the following identifies 2 major ways in which greece and rome influenced America?
architecture and political influences
equality of women and architectural influences
architecture ans religious influences
property rights and philosophical influences
20
Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
Chinese Noblemen
Astronomers of Ancient Rome
Philosophers of Ancient Greece
Politicians of Ancient Rome
21
this building was used for
food storage
religious rituals and worship
leader's home
criminal tiral

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