Once the system of Jatis in India was established

An individual jati could slowly raise its standing.

Like first civilizations those of the classical era?

Were patriarchal in organization.

The Jomon society of Japan was different from most other Paleolithic societies because?

Settled down in permanent villages.

Wang Mang’s reform program following his seizure of the Chinese throne in 8 b.c.e. included

Government loans to peasant families.

In classical era there was an unequal population distribution. Rank from most to least populous

Eurasia, Africa, N America, C./S. America, Australia/Oceania

Which of the following statements describes the spread of the Bantu peoples to S. and E. Africa

The Bantu spread slowly, often just a few families at a time

In comparison to Han China, all of the city states of classical Greece possessed

Economies more heavily reliant on slaves.

India and China were similar in the classical era in that in both societies?

Distinctions and great inequalities made up the social order

Growth of democracy was accompanied by the growth of slavery

Which of the following was a difference between India and China’s social structures?

India had a more rigid social hierarchy

China was unique in the ancient world in the extent to which?

Its social organization was shaped by actions of the state.

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1
Which of the following regions did not have any pastoral societies in the classical era?
Central/South America
Central Asia
Sahara
Europe
2
Once the system of Jatis in India was established
Individual jatis were locked into an unchanging hierarchy.
No individual could be expelled from his or her jati.
Individuals within a jati regularly raised their status.
An individual jati could slowly raise its standing.
3
Like first civilizations those of the classical era?
Rarely included slaves.
Were based upon written constitutions.
Lacked sharp distinctions along class lines.
Were patriarchal in organization.
4
The Jomon society of Japan was different from most other Paleolithic societies because?
Failed to develop pottery.
Settled down in permanent villages.
Invented the bow and arrow.
Relied on a smaller range of food sources.
5
Wang Mang’s reform program following his seizure of the Chinese throne in 8 b.c.e. included
Official recognition for the practice of private slavery.
The creation and promotion of large private estates.
Government loans to peasant families.
Oversight of government officials by local landlords.
6
In which of the following ancient societies did women enjoy the fewest restrictions?
Sparta
Han China
Athens
Imperial Rome
7
In classical era there was an unequal population distribution. Rank from most to least populous
C./S. America, Eurasia, Africa, Australia/Oceania, N America
Africa, Eurasia, C./S. America, N America, Australia/Oceania
Eurasia C./S. America, Africa N. America, Australia/Oceania
Eurasia, Africa, N America, C./S. America, Australia/Oceania
8
Both the Maya and Axum were similar in that both
Possessed written scripts.
Severely limited trade to avoid outside influences.
Were ruled by a single powerful king.
Left behind few stone monuments.
9
Which of the following statements describes the spread of the Bantu peoples to S. and E. Africa
The Bantu spread slowly, often just a few families at a time
The Bantu were originally invited as mercenaries and guests
Bantu migration was stopped by the powerful forces of Axum.
Bantu used metallurgy, were well-armed, and able to conquer
10
Which African culture or civilization is distinctive because of the absence of state structures
Axum
Mali
Bantu
Meroe
11
In comparison to Han China, all of the city states of classical Greece possessed
Slave systems that associated slavery primarily with race.
Economies less heavily reliant on slaves.
More rigid caste-based social hierarchies.
Economies more heavily reliant on slaves.
12
India and China were similar in the classical era in that in both societies?
Birth had no place in determining social status of people.
priority was given to religious status and ritual purity.
Distinctions and great inequalities made up the social order
Prestige was primarily attained through service to the state
13
Which region produced no civilization during the classical period?
South Africa
The Niger River Valley
Yucatan Peninsula
Andes
14
Scholars say what is a possible factor in the emergence of slavery within First Civilizations?
Patriarchy
Domestication of animals
Long periods of peace
Race
15
Which of the following cultures produced a written language?
Ancestral Pueblo
Maya
Moche
The Niger River valley
16
In classical Athens
Slaves freed by his or her master became a citizen.
Growth of democracy was accompanied by the growth of slavery
Through time slavery became associated with race.
Slaves made less than 3 percent of the total population.
17
Which region had the least productive agriculture, due to poorer and less fertile soils?
North America
Africa
China
Europe
18
Which of the following was a difference between India and China’s social structures?
Chinese system priority religious status and ritual purity
India had a more rigid social hierarchy
India's society was divided into fewer classes
In India the highest positions were for political officials
19
China was unique in the ancient world in the extent to which?
Its social organization was shaped by actions of the state.
Women were allowed a role in public life.
Slaveholding defined the society.
The caste system defined its social structure.
20
Which of the following occurrences led to the collapse of Maya civilization in the 800 C.E.?
A long-term drought
Foreign invasion
A century of devastating flooding
Massive rebellions that overthrew the Mayan emperor

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