stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
World History Mid-Term 1 Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
World History Mid-Term 1
World History Mid-Term 1
24 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
382 plays
Ancient and Classical Civilizations
Flashcards
24 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
24
Answers
1
How did Hammurabi's code help improve law?
Laws became more predictable
Led to a need for more Judges
It created a republic with representatives
Punishments became unnecessary
2
What form of government found in Classical civilizations was't in early River Valley ones
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Monarchy
3
Which Civilization used a writing system called Cuneiform?
Sumerians
Indus River Valley
Egyptians
Americans
4
Which Civilization is located along the Nile River?
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Aztec
Zulu
5
What was important about Justinian's Code?
It made laws that governed oceans.
It was based in Egypt
It served as the foundation for Western legal codes.
It was the first Law Code Developed
6
Sumer is located in this region known as the "Land between the Rivers?"
Mesopotamia
Egyptian Civilization
Yellow River Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
7
Greeks demonstrated what values in the subjects of their sculpture?
Travel
Republic Ideals
Religion
Family life
8
The Han Dynasty had government workers take and pass exams to be hired to make government more-
Strict
Efficient
Dominant
Violent
9
The Goal of Confucianism was to?
Restore Social Order through proper behavior
Separate Society
Achieve a higher spiritual state
Gain Salvation
10
How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar?
Both had the same founder
Both founded at the same time
both had caste systems
Both began in same modern day country
11
Which River Valley Civilization first used sewer systems & had planned cities?
Indus River Valley Civilization
Egyptians
Mesopotamians
Shang Dynasty in China
12
Which Classical Civilization was called the "Birthplace of Democracy?"
Greece
Shang Dynasty
Rome
Persia
13
Term: When a family maintains power for several generations.
Caste System
Republic
Empire
Dynasty
14
When countries trade with each other they borrow ideas from each other. this is called:
Helping Hand Policy
Teamwork Association
Cultural Diffusion
Neolithic Revolution
15
The Macedonian Empire spread Greek culture (Hellenism) to 3 continents. Who began this Empire?
Athenians of Greece
Alexander the Great
Minoans in Crete
Paris of Troy
16
The US copied the building styles of which ancient civilization for its government buildings?
Egyptian
Roman
Chinese
Mesopotamian
17
What is the MOST important factor in where the 4 Early Civilizations developed?
Near trade routes for access to goods
Places highly protected from invaders
Where major religious rituals took place
Near Rivers for fresh water and transportation
18
How did the Neolithic Revolution change how people lived?
People created settled communities
People gave up farming
It to greater equality between men and women
People became nomadic
19
What is the major difference between a republic and a democracy?
Republics & democracies are different forms of Oligarchies.
Republic has representatives elected by citizens.
Democracy gives power to political parties.
Republic has all citizens vote directly on laws.
20
The Religion of Zoroastrianism came from which classical civilization?
Persia/ Mesopotamia
Greece
Rome
Shang China
21
Totalitarian governments -
Are democratic with elected officials
have complete control over the lives of the people
treats its people fairly
Developed Constitutions
22
Why was Paul important to Christianity?
He was a Roman Priest and converted the Emperor.
He was a Roman Politician that made Christianity the law
An early missionary that spread Christianity throughout Rome
He led a revolt against Roman Governors
23
What was the major difference between citizens and non-citizens in Athens?
Citizens had rights, while non-citizens did not.
Non-citizens had to apply to be citizens.
Citizens had to work the agricultural fields.
Slaves could earn their freedom and become citizens.
24
Which 2 ancient civilizations allowed its citizens to vote?
Persians and Indus Valley
Rome and Greece
Egypt and Trojans
India & China