One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of

a republican form of government

A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people

began living in permanent settlements

The Gupta Empire is best known for its

advancements in math and science

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states of ancient Greece?

the mountainous terrain resulted in scattered settlements

Civilizations in Egypt developed rapidly due to

favorable geographic conditions in the country

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

A reason for the development of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys was that

periodic flooding left rich soil, which was good for farming

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1
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
a republican form of government
the printing press
the concept of zero
the process of making silk
2
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Analects
Quran
New Testament
Torah
3
Which of the following societies practiced direct democracy?
Gupta Empire
ancient Athens
early Egypt
dynastic China
4
The Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and nirvana are associated with
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Shintoism
5
The ancient Romans' most lasting contribution has been in the area of
economics
poetry
drama
law
6
The caste system in India was characterized by
the right of people to choose their occupations
a lack of social mobility
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
7
Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
stress belief in reincarnation
are monotheistic
promote the practice of polygamy
base their beliefs on the Koran
8
A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people
began living in permanent settlements
used crop rotation to increase agricultural output
depended on hunting and gathering
developed a nomadic way of life
9
Which belief is associated with Confucianism?
nirvana
filial piety
reincarnation
prayer
10
Which practice is closely associated with a person of Islamic faith?
worshiping many gods
praying 5 times a day
refraining from eating meat on Fridays
following the Eightfold Path
11
The Gupta Empire is best known for its
construction of Ankor Wat
development of the barter system
advancements in math and science
efforts to resist European imperialism
12
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Food production declined.
Birthrates decreased rapidly.
Civilizations developed.
Societies became nomadic.
13
Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
a writing system
a democratic government
an agricultural surplus
an educational system
14
The civilizations of the Nile, Mesopotamia, and Yellow River were similar because they were
dependent on fertile land
industrialized societies
monotheistic
dependent on each other for trade
15
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states of ancient Greece?
military leaders found small settlements easy to control
the mountainous terrain resulted in scattered settlements
Greece and Rome were often at war
the people had many different languages and religions
16
Confucianism in traditional China served to
create ethnic unrest
emphasize material wealth
support democratic government
maintain social order
17
Civilizations in Egypt developed rapidly due to
extreme climatic conditions
favorable geographic conditions in the country
the influence of the Cretans
commercial dealings with Carthage
18
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
a period of disorder and weak central government
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a renewed interest in education and the arts
a growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
19
A reason for the development of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys was that
these rivers provided a trade route between Europe and Asia
periodic flooding left rich soil, which was good for farming
the location protected people from land invasion
these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
20
Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
Islam and Judaism
Christianity and Buddhism
Shinto and animism
Hinduism and Confucianism
21
Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egypt and Babylon?
river valleys
cool temperatures
mountains
locations near a strait
22
Which of the following is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Shinto
Daoism
Jainism

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