One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was

they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.

How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?

by establishing a clear system of written laws

How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?

The bottom of both societies were slaves with few rights.

Genetically modified plants

Create a more productive plant, good for the world's growing population

Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"

They all claim Abraham as a patriarch

The Eastern Roman Empire

Became known as the Byzantine Empire

How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?

by providing fertile soil for farming

What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?

development of cuneiform writing

During the Vedic period members of each varna

played specific roles in society.

What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?

humans settling into permanent communities

In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?

Punishment differed depending on social class

Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?

Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.

The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because

they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use

Ancient civilizations waged war in order to

gain control of rich land or natural resources.

How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?

the strong ("winners") dictate what place is and where boundaries are

Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?

Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.

How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?

He divided Rome into east and west.

The term "prehistory" refers to

a time when written history did not exist

The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...

there was no separate between religion and government

Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?

The cost of all his building proejcts and wars

Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?

Asian goods became available in Europe.

Trade positively affects society by...

allowing for the exchange of skills, ideas, and technologies

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1
One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was
they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.
they worshipped one god.
their empires never fell
they were native to the Americas
2
How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?
by establishing a clear system of written laws
by creating a democratic form of government
by requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers
by collecting taxes and providing public services
3
How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?
Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and often.
Political power distributed equally in the classes in both
The bottom of both societies were slaves with few rights.
The top of both hierarchies,a ruler who was considered a god
4
Paul of Tarsus helped attract non-Jews to Christianity by
Actively opposing the teaching that Jesus was the Messiah
dispensing from Jewish customs
Following Mosaic law
Remaining in Rome
5
Which of the following was one of Diocletian’s reforms?
He moved the capital to Constanstinople
He split the empire in two
He conquered all of the Persian empire
He legalized Christianity in the empire
6
Genetically modified plants
reduce food production.
Create a more productive plant, good for the world's growing population
have bankrupted small farmers.
have well documented effects on humans and the environment.
7
Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"
They all worship idols
They are all polytheistic
They all claim Abraham as a patriarch
They all believe Jesus is the Messiah
8
The Eastern Roman Empire
Fell to Germanic tribes called Vandals
Rejected all forms of Christianity
Fell to the Hun Invasion
Became known as the Byzantine Empire
9
How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?
by removing impurities from the water
by providing an increased supply of fish
by providing fertile soil for farming
by creating a natural barrier for defense
10
Moksha is to Hinduism as _____________ is to Buddhism.
Nirvana
Samsara
Atman
Ahimsa
11
What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?
development of Hammurabi’s Code
the Torah
the Phoenician alphabet
development of cuneiform writing
12
During the Vedic period members of each varna
married into a higher varna.
followed the Middle Way.
played specific roles in society.
changed castes frequently.
13
What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?
migration to the Americas
the emergence of Neanderthals
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
humans settling into permanent communities
14
In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?
All people were treated equally under the law
Slaves had just as many rights as free men
Women and men had equal punishment under the law
Punishment differed depending on social class
15
Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?
The role of religious institutions in society declined.
New farming techniques were developed.
New military tactics were developed.
Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.
16
The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because
they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use
they forced all conquered peoples into slavery
they relied on their military strength
they developed cuneiform
17
What were the consequences of the 1973 Oil Crisis?
All of the above
Prices for oil increased, causing many to begin rationing
distrust between western nations and OPEC nations increased
research in alternative energy increased
18
Ancient civilizations waged war in order to
impose their religion on other cultures.
protect the herds of pastoralists.
gain control of rich land or natural resources.
spread their ideas, beliefs, customs, and technology.
19
How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?
agreed upon by all parties
natural boundaries
the weak dictate what a place is
the strong ("winners") dictate what place is and where boundaries are
20
What is an appropriate source for studying the past?
primary sources
artifacts
oral history
all of these
21
What is the sacred text of Judaism
The Vedas
The Torah
The Bible
The Gospel
22
Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?
Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.
Egypt became polytheistic under his rule.
Egypt was split into two during his rule.
Most Egyptians converted to Judaism during his rule.
23
How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?
He ruled the Persian Empire with the Standard Deal
He divided Rome into east and west.
He made Judaism the official religion of Rome
He released the Israelite from slavery in Egypt
24
What type of government was established in Rome when the Etruscan kings were overthrown
republic
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
25
In the Hellenistic world, the city-state was replaced as the main political unit by the
village
town
kingdom
state-city
26
The Babylonians developed a codified law system called
Draconian Law
the mandate from heaven
the Ten Commandments
Hammurabi’s Code
27
The term "prehistory" refers to
a time before life existed
a time when humans did not exist
time that scientists and historians don't know much about
a time when written history did not exist
28
“What is truth?”These questions are most often associated with the philosopher ____________.
Plato
Socrates
Herodotus
Aristotle
29
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
In dry, desert-like environments
In colder climates
In America
Within river valleys
30
The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...
there was no separate between religion and government
the citizens lived without law
it is run by the people
it is run by a bureaucracy
31
Governments with no separation between religion and state are called _____________.
Theocracy
Aristocracy
Tyrants
Monarchy
32
Following the fall of Israel the Hebrews were scattered across the world, what is this called?
the Holocaust
the Inquisition
the Diaspora
Pograms
33
Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?
The royal treasury was robbed by thieves
The cost of all his building proejcts and wars
They had a recession
They tried to mint new coins which led to inflation
34
Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
Italian cities controlled trade in India
It allowed mongol armies to conquere empires in the Americas
Asian goods became available in Europe.
Persian troops conquered new territory in Africa
35
Trade positively affects society by...
making it more difficult to control the economy
encouraging the preservation of distinct characteristics.
allowing for the exchange of skills, ideas, and technologies
lowering the standards for entry into a craft guild.

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2019 Midterm Review

35 termsStudBud Administration243 plays

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Flashcards35 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 35

Answers

1
One thing the Chaldeans and Hittites had in common was
they adopted aspects of Sumerian culture.
they worshipped one god.
their empires never fell
they were native to the Americas
2
How did Hammurabi’s Code and Draco’s Code create unity and order in their civilizations?
by establishing a clear system of written laws
by creating a democratic form of government
by requiring all citizens to train and serve as soldiers
by collecting taxes and providing public services
3
How were the social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?
Movement within both hierarchies was fairly easy and often.
Political power distributed equally in the classes in both
The bottom of both societies were slaves with few rights.
The top of both hierarchies,a ruler who was considered a god
4
Paul of Tarsus helped attract non-Jews to Christianity by
Actively opposing the teaching that Jesus was the Messiah
dispensing from Jewish customs
Following Mosaic law
Remaining in Rome
5
Which of the following was one of Diocletian’s reforms?
He moved the capital to Constanstinople
He split the empire in two
He conquered all of the Persian empire
He legalized Christianity in the empire
6
Genetically modified plants
reduce food production.
Create a more productive plant, good for the world's growing population
have bankrupted small farmers.
have well documented effects on humans and the environment.
7
Why are Islam, Christianity, and Judaism called "Abrahamic Religions?"
They all worship idols
They are all polytheistic
They all claim Abraham as a patriarch
They all believe Jesus is the Messiah
8
The Eastern Roman Empire
Fell to Germanic tribes called Vandals
Rejected all forms of Christianity
Fell to the Hun Invasion
Became known as the Byzantine Empire
9
How did the regular flooding of rivers contribute to the growth of an early civilization?
by removing impurities from the water
by providing an increased supply of fish
by providing fertile soil for farming
by creating a natural barrier for defense
10
Moksha is to Hinduism as _____________ is to Buddhism.
Nirvana
Samsara
Atman
Ahimsa
11
What development marked the transition from prehistory to the historical age?
development of Hammurabi’s Code
the Torah
the Phoenician alphabet
development of cuneiform writing
12
During the Vedic period members of each varna
married into a higher varna.
followed the Middle Way.
played specific roles in society.
changed castes frequently.
13
What led to the emergence of more defined social ranking?
migration to the Americas
the emergence of Neanderthals
the adoption of a nomadic lifestyle
humans settling into permanent communities
14
In Hammurabi's Code, how was punishment given?
All people were treated equally under the law
Slaves had just as many rights as free men
Women and men had equal punishment under the law
Punishment differed depending on social class
15
Which change resulted from the fall of the western Roman Empire?
The role of religious institutions in society declined.
New farming techniques were developed.
New military tactics were developed.
Using established trade routes in western Europe declined.
16
The Phoenicians were a unique civilization because
they developed an alphabet closely related to the one we use
they forced all conquered peoples into slavery
they relied on their military strength
they developed cuneiform
17
What were the consequences of the 1973 Oil Crisis?
All of the above
Prices for oil increased, causing many to begin rationing
distrust between western nations and OPEC nations increased
research in alternative energy increased
18
Ancient civilizations waged war in order to
impose their religion on other cultures.
protect the herds of pastoralists.
gain control of rich land or natural resources.
spread their ideas, beliefs, customs, and technology.
19
How are physical spaces organized through human interaction?
agreed upon by all parties
natural boundaries
the weak dictate what a place is
the strong ("winners") dictate what place is and where boundaries are
20
What is an appropriate source for studying the past?
primary sources
artifacts
oral history
all of these
21
What is the sacred text of Judaism
The Vedas
The Torah
The Bible
The Gospel
22
Which of the following statements is true about pharaoah Akhenaten?
Egypt became monotheistic under his rule.
Egypt became polytheistic under his rule.
Egypt was split into two during his rule.
Most Egyptians converted to Judaism during his rule.
23
How did Diocletian's rule change the Roman Empire?
He ruled the Persian Empire with the Standard Deal
He divided Rome into east and west.
He made Judaism the official religion of Rome
He released the Israelite from slavery in Egypt
24
What type of government was established in Rome when the Etruscan kings were overthrown
republic
monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
25
In the Hellenistic world, the city-state was replaced as the main political unit by the
village
town
kingdom
state-city
26
The Babylonians developed a codified law system called
Draconian Law
the mandate from heaven
the Ten Commandments
Hammurabi’s Code
27
The term "prehistory" refers to
a time before life existed
a time when humans did not exist
time that scientists and historians don't know much about
a time when written history did not exist
28
“What is truth?”These questions are most often associated with the philosopher ____________.
Plato
Socrates
Herodotus
Aristotle
29
Where did the world’s first civilizations arise?
In dry, desert-like environments
In colder climates
In America
Within river valleys
30
The government in Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because...
there was no separate between religion and government
the citizens lived without law
it is run by the people
it is run by a bureaucracy
31
Governments with no separation between religion and state are called _____________.
Theocracy
Aristocracy
Tyrants
Monarchy
32
Following the fall of Israel the Hebrews were scattered across the world, what is this called?
the Holocaust
the Inquisition
the Diaspora
Pograms
33
Why did Egypt decline following the reign of Ramses the Great?
The royal treasury was robbed by thieves
The cost of all his building proejcts and wars
They had a recession
They tried to mint new coins which led to inflation
34
Which statement describes how the Silk Road influenced cultural interactions?
Italian cities controlled trade in India
It allowed mongol armies to conquere empires in the Americas
Asian goods became available in Europe.
Persian troops conquered new territory in Africa
35
Trade positively affects society by...
making it more difficult to control the economy
encouraging the preservation of distinct characteristics.
allowing for the exchange of skills, ideas, and technologies
lowering the standards for entry into a craft guild.