Why was The East able to survive the Fall of Rome?

The East had a more sustainable and adaptable economy.

Which of the following was a direct result of the agriculture revolution of the Neolithic Age?

Growth of settled communities. Ie: Towns & Civilizations

Why did the West emerge stronger after its fall?

It was able to adapt to a changing world.

Christianity succeeded in Rome with people against it. Which is NOT a reason for its success?

It taught that the Bible would lead the Romans to salvation

What are the four locations of ancient river valley civilizations?

China , India, Africa and Arabia

Which of the following is an advancement during the Neolithic Age?

The rise of permanent settlements.

How did the abundance of food from the agricultural revolution change daily life?

A variety of occupations developed. (Job Specialization)

What is Job Specialization?

Dividing work into specific jobs to different people.

What general effect did the Neolithic Revolution have on Religion?

Religion became loosely organized.

What are the major contributions of the Ancient Civilizations?

Hammurabi's code/Monotheism/writing systems/tools

What caused the Neolithic Revolution?

Climate Changes produced longer growing seasons

All of the following are characteristics of the Dark Ages in Europe for all EXCEPT

emperors kept the area under strict control.

Which of the following were the main types of stone tools produced during the Neolithic Age?

Sickles and hoes to assist with farming

What impact did work specialization have on society in the Neolithic Age?

The emergence of Social Classes.

What major impact did the Fall of Rome have on Western Europe?

It ended the Classical Civilization Era.

What are the characteristics of a civilization?

Written Language, Government/Development of Cities or towns., Religions, Job Specialization

After the Fall of Rome, the Church took on the role of..

Providing stability and security to the people in the west.

A significant impact of job specialization that occurred as a result of the Neolithic Era was

rapid social stratification & the creation of elite classes

What is Hammurabi’s Code?

Strict code of laws that influenced classical civilizations.

What is Animal Domestication?

To tame an animal for industrial use or physical labor.

People who worked other jobs when there was a Surplus food.

Compared to Ancient Civilizations, Classical civilizations..

Controlled more land and territories.

The following are Similarities between the Fall of Rome & the Han Empires, EXCEPT:

Both had strong, capable leaders in charge.

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1
Why was The East able to survive the Fall of Rome?
The East was protected by the Germanic Tribes.
The East had a more sustainable and adaptable economy.
The east had a stronger army than the West.
The East was able to produce more goods for trade.
2
Which of the following was a direct result of the agriculture revolution of the Neolithic Age?
Domestication of Animals
Growth of settled communities. Ie: Towns & Civilizations
Job Specialization
Development of Religion
3
Which of the following is NOT a permanent change that occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
Job Specialization
Surplus of Food
Domestication of Animals
Smaller Populations
4
Why did the West emerge stronger after its fall?
It was able to afford its reconstruction.
It was able to adapt to a changing world.
It kept its people filled with hope for a better Rome.
It had the Church's support.
5
Christianity succeeded in Rome with people against it. Which is NOT a reason for its success?
It offered hope for life after death to even the lowest.
It taught equality and mercy for the downtrodden of Rome
It taught that the Bible would lead the Romans to salvation
It taught about Jesus who was a real man, not mythological.
6
What are the four locations of ancient river valley civilizations?
Jordan, Jerusalem, Tibet, and Spain
Africa, North America, Europe, Asia
China, Rome, Spain, and India
China , India, Africa and Arabia
7
Which of the following is an advancement during the Neolithic Age?
The rise of permanent settlements.
The development of sanitation systems.
The Invention of the WaterWheel.
The use of the Chariot.
8
The Neolithic Revolution led to what development?
Using Tools
Camp Fires
Agriculture
Family or Clan Groupings
9
Ancient civilizations contributed to classical civilizations in the following areas EXCEPT
Government
Architecture
Steel, Weapons and Tools
Religious Beliefs
10
How did the abundance of food from the agricultural revolution change daily life?
Led to increased raids by neighboring communities.
Villages shared their wealth.
A variety of occupations developed. (Job Specialization)
Direct Democracy became popular.
11
What is Job Specialization?
Where everyone does the same job.
A practice where every job is completed as a community.
When every job is seen as special and important.
Dividing work into specific jobs to different people.
12
What general effect did the Neolithic Revolution have on Religion?
Religions was rejected by future generations.
People became more religious.
The creation of Gods that future civilizations would worship
Religion became loosely organized.
13
What are the major contributions of the Ancient Civilizations?
Dark Ages/Shah of Iran
Hammurabi's code/Monotheism/writing systems/tools
Justinian's Code of Ethics/ Polytheism
Organized Religion/ Farming systems
14
Which permanent change in the Neolithic era led to Social Classes?
Surplus of Food
Governments
Religion
Job Specialization
15
What caused the Neolithic Revolution?
Changing Seas Levels caused migrations.
Natural Disasters changed the migration patterns of birds.
Disease reduced the population, leaving a food surplus.
Climate Changes produced longer growing seasons
16
All of the following are characteristics of the Dark Ages in Europe for all EXCEPT
Many of the old arts were lost.
There was little formal education.
Economic instability was widespread.
emperors kept the area under strict control.
17
Which of the following is one change to human society as a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Emergence of monotheistic religion.
Elections for political leadership.
Job (labor) specialization
Social Equality between men and women.
18
Which of the following were the main types of stone tools produced during the Neolithic Age?
Spears and arrows for hunting
Daggers and arrows to be used for defense
Sickles and hoes to assist with farming
Hooks and spears for fishing
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What impact did work specialization have on society in the Neolithic Age?
The emergence of Social Classes.
The emergence of religious texts.
Major trade networks.
The growth of City-states
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What major impact did the Fall of Rome have on Western Europe?
Muslims were able to gain a foothold of Spain.
It ended the Classical Civilization Era.
Rome lost all of its power to the East.
It ended the spread of Christianity throughout Europe.
21
What are the characteristics of a civilization?
Written Language
Government/Development of Cities or towns.
Religions
Job Specialization
22
After the Fall of Rome, the Church took on the role of..
The Church sent the Pope to meet with the Germanic tribes.
Providing stability and security to the people in the west.
Provided a place where ppl in the West could pray for hope.
It was the foundation for a new government.
23
A significant impact of job specialization that occurred as a result of the Neolithic Era was
a rapid decline in food production.
a breakdown of interregional trade networks.
increased public ownership of land.
rapid social stratification & the creation of elite classes
24
What is Hammurabi’s Code?
Strict code of laws that influenced classical civilizations.
A code to the National Treasure.
The Law of Moses.
The Law of Laws.
25
What is Animal Domestication?
Whipping animals.
Grow plants for animals to eat and herd into one place.
To have a personal pet in the home
To tame an animal for industrial use or physical labor.
26
Who are artisans?
People who worked other jobs when there was a Surplus food.
Basket weavers
welders
Blacksmiths
27
The following are causes for the Fall of the Roman Empire, EXCEPT?
Rome dissolved into disunity and disorder.
Strong leadership
The invasion of Germanic tribes.
Not enough income from taxes.
28
Which characteristics of life during the Stone Age is incorrect?
Small Communities
Agriculture
Moving from place to place
Hunting & Gathering
29
Who created Monotheism?
Germanic Tribes
Jewish Tribes
African Tribes
Islamic Tribes
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Compared to Ancient Civilizations, Classical civilizations..
Were much larger than ancient civilizations.
Were free from Germanic invasions.
Controlled more land and territories.
Were less technologically advanced
31
The following are Similarities between the Fall of Rome & the Han Empires, EXCEPT:
Both had issues with taxes and putting down slave revolts
Both were subjected to barbarian invaders.
Both had strong, capable leaders in charge.
Both had armies loyal only to their generals.
32
What is the period after the fall of Rome called?
The High Ages
The Dark Ages
The Renaissance
The Middle Ages
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Which answer is NOT a contribution from ancient civilizations to Classical Civilizations.
Complex social classes.
Religious Beliefs
Political Structure
Architectural Achievements

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