Which occurrence represents an oligarchy?

As trade expanded, a new wealthy middle class emerged as leaders.

Civilization arose in the Fertile Crescent, which is located?

In an area that stretches from the Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea.

Why is Hammurabi’s Code a great Babylonian achievement?

It established laws that created peace and stability.

What generally happened when one Mesopotamian empire conquered another?

The cultures of the conquered and conquering nations blended together.

What does it mean when someone says “the Romans became distracted with Bread and Circuses”?

Social values decayed while the masses focused on food and entertainment.

Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history?

It promoted the exchange of goods and ideas with other parts of the world.

Which occurrence represents a democracy?

Citizens of the city-state selected their leader.

How did the Sumerian learning influence future civilizations?

Basic forms of government and social structure

A shared heritage of Jews & Christians is known as the Judeo-Christian tradition. Which is not part of that tradition?

Importance of fiscal responsibility

Which occurrence represents an aristocracy?

Wealthy landholding nobles emerged as leaders.

In the Roman Republic, limiting a leader's time in office and making them responsible for each other created?

A system of checks and balances

What was an important result of the reign of Alexander the Great?

The spread of Greek culture from the Mediterranean to the Middle East.

Civilization arose in the Fertile Crescent because?

Annual flood waters from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers supported farming.

Which occurrence was a monarchy?

Rulers of city-states were kings.

Where did ancient peoples settle on the Indian subcontinent?

Near river valleys where it is fertile for farming.

Which of the following is a cultural achievement of the ancient Egyptians?

They used hieroglyphics to record information.

Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?

Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia.

Why was the money economy beneficial to the Persian Empire?

Prices for goods and services became consistent

What can be inferred from Greek frescoes, or colorful water paintings?

Culture, tradition, and way of life

A key legacy of Greece is?

Critical thought and self-examination to question ideas and institutions.

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1
Because of geography, the Greek city-states were ideal for?
Military conquest
Seaborne trade
A road system
Manorialism
2
Which occurrence represents an oligarchy?
Rulers of the city-state were kings.
As trade expanded, a new wealthy middle class emerged as leaders.
Wealthy landholding nobles emerged as leaders.
Citizens of the city-state selected their leaders.
3
Civilization arose in the Fertile Crescent, which is located?
On the Italian Peninsula, which would later be overrun by Germanic tribes.
In an area that stretches from the Persian Gulf to Mediterranean Sea.
In Egypt along the Nile River
On the many island of Greece in the Aegean Sea
4
Why is Hammurabi’s Code a great Babylonian achievement?
It created a system of roads that unified the empire.
It commissioned Renaissance art and culture.
It ostracized anyone who was a threat to democracy.
It established laws that created peace and stability.
5
What generally happened when one Mesopotamian empire conquered another?
The cultures of the conquered and conquering nations blended together.
The conquered people were judged by a trial of their peers.
The laws of the conquered stayed in effect.
The new rulers gave conquered peoples basic rights.
6
Roman engineers used _____ when designing buildings, arenas, and bridges to support heavier loads.
Sandstone from Egypt
Arches
Suspension designs from China
Iron frameworks
7
What does it mean when someone says “the Romans became distracted with Bread and Circuses”?
Once every four years, city-states send athletes to the valley of Olympia.
As the West Europe destabilized, society became based on ruler and ruled.
Abuses in the Church spurred reformers such as Martin Luther into action.
Social values decayed while the masses focused on food and entertainment.
8
Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history?
It promoted the exchange of goods and ideas with other parts of the world.
It led to frequent invasions of China.
It enhanced seaborne trade between the Greek city-states.
It allowed China to send armies to fight in the Crusades.
9
Which occurrence represents a democracy?
Rulers of the city-state were kings.
Wealthy landholding nobles emerged as leaders.
Citizens of the city-state selected their leader.
As trade expanded, a new wealthy middle class emerged as leaders.
10
Greco-Roman culture is a combination of?
Greek, Roman, and Mesopotamian Culture
Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian Culture
Greek and Roman culture
Greek, Roman, and European Culture
11
How did the Sumerian learning influence future civilizations?
Religious reform
Print literature
Basic forms of government and social structure
A coin economy
12
A shared heritage of Jews & Christians is known as the Judeo-Christian tradition. Which is not part of that tradition?
Importance of fiscal responsibility
All believers are equal before God
Worth of the individual
Importance of social responsibility
13
Which occurrence represents an aristocracy?
Wealthy landholding nobles emerged as leaders.
Rulers of city-states were kings.
As trade expanded, a new wealthy middle class emerged as leaders.
Citizens of the city-state selected their leaders.
14
The world's first civilization was called?
Babylon
Sumer
Canaan
Greece
15
In the Roman Republic, limiting a leader's time in office and making them responsible for each other created?
A constitution
A system of checks and balances
Absolute rule
A tax system based on social class
16
What was an important result of the reign of Alexander the Great?
The spread of Athenian democracy throughout the Persian empire.
The confinement of women who had previously lived more free.
The beginning of a unified government across the Persian empire.
The spread of Greek culture from the Mediterranean to the Middle East.
17
Which political title belonged to the Roman Empire?
Dictator
Augustus
Kingship
Monarch
18
Civilization arose in the Fertile Crescent because?
The area was free of invaders because of natural barriers.
The first humans appeared here.
Annual flood waters from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers supported farming.
It was a hub of trade with access to three continents.
19
Which occurrence was a monarchy?
Wealthy landholding nobles emerged as leaders.
Rulers of city-states were kings.
Citizens of the city-state selected their leaders.
As trade expanded, a new wealthy middle class emerged as leaders.
20
Where did ancient peoples settle on the Indian subcontinent?
Close to trade routes to reach the Holy Lands
In desolate arid areas where herders had plenty of space.
In mountainous areas to avoid Roman invaders.
Near river valleys where it is fertile for farming.
21
What was the purpose of the Olympic games?
To prevent Persian expansion
To celebrate the rise of democracy
To honor the God Zeus
To increase trade between rival city-states
22
Which of the following is a cultural achievement of the ancient Egyptians?
They used concrete as a building material.
They developed a monotheistic religion.
They developed the crossbow.
They used hieroglyphics to record information.
23
Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?
The Buddha traveled to teach in other countries.
Conquering Indian armies spread Buddhism throughout Asia.
Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia.
Buddhism is divided into four sects.
24
Why was the money economy beneficial to the Persian Empire?
Papyrus made it easier to make paper money
It was easier to donate to religious temples
Prices for goods and services became consistent
Taxes funded government projects like the Persian road system
25
What can be inferred from Greek frescoes, or colorful water paintings?
Culture, tradition, and way of life
Religion, reform, and pushback
Land, loyalty, and absolute power
Trade, taxes, and government spending
26
A key legacy of Greece is?
Critical thought and self-examination to question ideas and institutions.
Developing a writing system and basic math & algebra.
Censoring ideas that questioned the "old" political and social order.
Conquest and acquisition of vast lands and resources.
27
The Romans were known for their?
Seaborne trade and exchange of culture
Playwrights and epic poems
Religion and reform movements
Conquest and military might
28
Which government institution below belonged to the Roman Republic?
Prime Minister and Parliament
Senators and Councils
Lords and Commons
The Pope and the Court of Inquisition

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