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1
In order to have a democracy you must have:
a tropical climate
an agricultural economy
a strong military
respect for individual rights
2
How did geography affect the growth of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Large deserts provided mineral deposits
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided many trade routes
River Valleys provided rich soil to grow surplus crops
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders
3
One contribution of Roman culture was the development of:
A republican government of laws
the printing press
the process of making silk
the concept of zero
4
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was:
an increase in trade and manufacturing
a period of disorder and weak central government
the growth of cities and the dominance of the middle class
a renewed interest in the education and the arts
5
In comparison to the Ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on:
education
family order
human rights
military service
6
Which term best defines "culture"?
the interaction of people with their environment
accepting other ethnic group's values
the customs and beliefs of people and how they live
understanding the chemistry of the earth
7
Which values are most closely associated with Buddhism?
practicing non-violence and giving up worldly desires
competition and financial success
self-determination and democracy
maintaining the caste system and providing education for all
8
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of early civilizations?
mountain passes
smooth coastlines
river valleys
dense forests
9
Ethnocentrism is best defined as:
military preparation for a civil war
a belief in one god
the belief that one's culture is superior to all others
love and devotion to one's country
10
Geography help Greece to develop trade with other civilizations because Greece had:
Different languages and religions
A one-party system
Rich farmland
Excellent harbors
11
One way in which the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables are similar is that each:
legalized monotheistic beliefs
established legal standards
provided records of economic activity
supported republican governments
12
Which society practiced direct democracy?
dynastic China
Gupta empire
early Egypt
ancient Athens
13
Why is the Neolithic Revolution considered a turning point in history?
Fire was used for the first time.
It led to the establishment of cities and governments
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Spoken language was used to improve communication
14
This religion includes the concepts of dharma, karma, and the caste system?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Confucianism
15
One way in which the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables are similar is that each:
supported republican governments
established legal procedures for society
provided records of economic activity
legalized monotheistic beliefs
16
This religion believes in the 4 Noble Truths and that desire causes suffering:
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Daoism
17
The Charter of the United Nations and excerpts from George W. Bush's letters are considered:
Primary Sources
Official Records
Public Records
Secondary Sources
18
Who created the Hellenistic culture that combined Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures
Charlemagne
Mansa Musa
Suleiman the Magnificent
Alexander the Great
19
Christianity and Judaism both serve to:
establish systems of justice
provide follwers with a guide to ethical and moral conduct
provide regulations for governmental workers
establish distinctions between social classes
20
The caste system in India was characterized by
a rigid social class system
equality between men and women
the right of people to choose their occupations
toleration for various religious beliefs
21
The diagram represents the rigid social class system of
feudal Japan
medieval Europe
colonial Latin America
traditional India
22
According to Confucius, showing respect and doing what is expected are examples of:
universal rights
jingoism
military might
filial piety
23
Greeks adopted the Phoenician alphabet and China adopted Buddhism from India. These are:
Examples of ethnocentrism
Examples of filial piety
Examples of cultural diffusion
Examples of scientific research
24
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe:
returned to a Republican form of government
entered a period of chaos and disorder
was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
came under the control of the Muslims
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Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China because it:
provided the basic structure for military rule
provided the basis for social order
stressed the importance of humanism
contained the framework for a communist government
