What generally happened when one Mesopotamian empire conquered another?

The cultures of the conquered and conquering nations blended together.

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.

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.

Civilization arose in the Fertile Crescent, which is located?

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

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 a democracy?

Citizens of the city-state selected their leader.

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

They used hieroglyphics to record information.

Why was the money economy beneficial to the Persian Empire?

Prices for goods and services became consistent

A key legacy of Greece is?

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

Where did ancient peoples settle on the Indian subcontinent?

Near river valleys where it is fertile for farming.

Which occurrence was a monarchy?

Rulers of city-states were kings.

Which occurrence represents an oligarchy?

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

Why is Hammurabi’s Code a great Babylonian achievement?

It established laws that created peace and stability.

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

Culture, tradition, and way of life

How did the Sumerian learning influence future civilizations?

Basic forms of government and social structure

Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?

Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia.

Civilization arose in the Fertile Crescent because?

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

Which occurrence represents an aristocracy?

Wealthy landholding nobles emerged as leaders.

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

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