HHWC Unit 1 Review!

Question 1

Social class hierarchy (differing privilege based on wealth) was a common form of inequality in all ancient societies.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of the following societies allowed their women to have more freedom and status/power than other ancient societies?

Accepted Answer

Sparta, West Africa

Question 3

Mesopotamian & Greek gods both personified nature and had human-like qualities (dramatic emotions, relational issues).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which of the following most accurately describes the Mesopotamian government?

Accepted Answer

It was a theocracy that gave kings god-like status and absolute power.

Question 5

Which of the following societies were uniquely MONOTHEISTIC?

Accepted Answer

Hebrews, West Africans

Question 6

While Mesopotamians found religion very important, the Greeks did not try to seek our religious explanations for life.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Which region struggled with geographic isolation AND unpredictable flooding due to wet, windy seasons called monsoons?

Accepted Answer

Indus Valley

Question 8

Which of the following societies/civilizations mainly depended on sea trade instead of agriculture for their economy?

Accepted Answer

Greeks, Phoenicians, Minoans, Myceaneans

Question 9

Unlike the Greek poleis, Mesopotamia was a unified empire with a single government and a king that ruled every city.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Which of the following are modern-day LEGACIES of ancient Greek societies that have influenced America today?

Accepted Answer

Architectural styles, A love or valuing of sports, Democratic values

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