Midterm Review

The development of the concept of zero, the decimal system, & stupas are all achievements of the

Which was true about food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?

Pyramids, pharaohs, papyrus, and hieroglyphics are all achievements associated with:

One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a:

The two main social classes in ancient Rome were called

Which geographic feature separated the Indian Empire from China?

The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese Legalism both rely on the idea that:

In a comparison of the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta, Sparta placed more emphasis on

Islam is a monotheistic religions.

Which was true about food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?

The movement of people is called _____________

The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia & Egypt were similar in that both cultures:

Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of

China under the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they

What was the main purpose of cuneiform in early Mesopotamia?

The Neolithic Age was a turning point in history because it

The Twelve Tables were the written laws of

Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

The caste system in India was characterized by:

Christianity threatened the power of the _____________ in ancient Rome.

On which continent did humans first appear?

What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

The terms Brahma, Dharma, and Moksha are most closely associated with which religion?

Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?

The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to:

What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

The history of which civilization was shaped by monsoon cycles, the Himalayan Mountains, & the Indus River?

One major contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of