The Indo-Aryans shifted from a life of nomadic herding to a life of farming. This resulted in-

the specialization of labor and the development of the caste system

Which of the following was a direct result of the development of irrigation?

Agricultural yields increased because of more-productive land

Which of the following most directly resulted in the growth of ancient cities?

stable surplus food supplies from farming

Which of the following conclusions about the impact of physical geography in Mesopotamia?

The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop

How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?

Governments were needed to organize large community projects

How did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settled civilization in the region?

Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops.

The domestication of plants and animals in areas near the Indus, Huang He, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates rivers resulted in

the development of political and religious institutions

Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law?

Laws were made more consistent and predictable

Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?

Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.

One factor essential to the development of early civilizations was —

the ability to produce surplus food

Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

He believed strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.

Hammurabi’s Code became a model for later law codes because it introduced the idea of —

consistency and predictability in the law

On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?

People need rules to force them to behave morally

What geographic feature supported ancient civilaizations?

Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources

Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?

Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.

Advances in Neolithic Age: Domestication of plants & animals. Creation stone tools and

The rise of permanent settlements

A typical characteristic of theocratic governments in the Fertile Crescent includes —

a blending of religious elements with leadership

Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?

Restore social order through proper behavior

Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because—

Confucian teachings stressed family relationship regardless of who governed

All of the early civilizations...

modified the environment for farming

Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?

Society is organized into rigid social classes

Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?

The pharaoh is considered a god-king

The global trade network developed when the Ming dynasty began

demanding silver for use as a currency within China

How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?

A system of civil service exams established for selection of govt officials

How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

Both began in the same modern-day country

Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)?

Inequality between men and women

Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced development of Classical civilizations?

Foundation of political centralization set up by river valley civilizations

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The Indo-Aryans shifted from a life of nomadic herding to a life of farming. This resulted in-
the division of land between Hindus & Muslims based on religious practices
the integration of Confucian ideals into a Legalist form of government
the specialization of labor and the development of the caste system
the appointment of satraps who collected taxes on behalf of the king
2
Which of the following was a direct result of the development of irrigation?
Commercial shipping depended on water transport.
Industrial growth encouraged the expansion of cities.
Railroads expanded in areas with difficult terrain.
Agricultural yields increased because of more-productive land
3
Which of the following most directly resulted in the growth of ancient cities?
development of religions
stable surplus food supplies from farming
development of mathematics
development of government
4
Which of the following conclusions about the impact of physical geography in Mesopotamia?
The constant flooding caused the area to be abandoned
The muddy river made it difficult to transport goods on the water
The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop
The existence of a flat plain created a barrier to invading groups
5
How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?
Governments were needed to protect local religions from outside influences
Governments were needed to organize large community projects
Governments were needed to establish distinct social classes
Governments were needed to conquer better farmlands
6
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets?
Egyptian
Sumerian
Indus River Valley
Chinese Zhou Dynasty
7
The photograph above best depicts which of the following advancements of civilization?
Use of metal
Complex government
Written language
Religious centers
8
How did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settled civilization in the region?
The narrow river restricted travel to small boats
Merchants needed walled cities to protect from invaders
Palm trees only grew near the river.
Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops.
9
The domestication of plants and animals in areas near the Indus, Huang He, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates rivers resulted in
cave paintings showing early man using tools
the rise of industrial production methods
the development of political and religious institutions
a nomadic lifestyle of hunters and gatherers
10
Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law?
Laws were made more consistent and predictable
Laws needed to be interpreted by impartial judges
Laws were created by a representative group
Laws no longer suggested punishment
11
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?
Spread of disease caused a reduction in the population.
Natural disasters created a change in migration patterns.
Changing sea levels forced hunter-gather societies to relocate.
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
12
Which Chinese invention contributed to the growth of intellectual life?
Moveable-type printing
Terracotta figurine sculpting
Terrace farming
Deep-ocean keeled ships
13
One factor essential to the development of early civilizations was —
the ability to produce surplus food
the emergence of a distinct caste system
the use of a standard medium of exchange
the taking of an annual census
14
Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?
He wanted to speed up rebuilding of the military after defeating the Zhou.
He wanted peasants to abandon their Buddhist practices and customs.
He understood filial piety along with duty to society was very important.
He believed strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.
15
Hammurabi’s Code became a model for later law codes because it introduced the idea of —
governments having a judicial branch
laws needing to be interpreted by judges
consistency and predictability in the law
equal punishments for all social classe
16
The transformation to having surplus agriculture lead to the development of permanent settlements because it allowed for
specialization of labor
creation of religions
population increases
technological innovation
17
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?
China
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
Egypt
18
On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?
People need rules to force them to behave morally
Divine laws can be observed in the natural world
Rulers derive their power from the people
Authority can be used compassionately in society
19
What geographic feature supported ancient civilaizations?
Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources
Early civilizations depended on trade with one another
Early civilizations were vulnerable to invasions
Early civilizations settled close to the equator
20
Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?
Egyptians believed gods had placed the Nile in Egypt as a sign of supremacy
Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.
Protection from the Nile kept invaders from entering from the north.
Fish and wildlife from the Nile were traded with neighboring civilizations.
21
Advances in Neolithic Age: Domestication of plants & animals. Creation stone tools and
The rise of permanent settlements
The use of the chariot
The development of sanitation systems
The invention of the waterwheel
22
A typical characteristic of theocratic governments in the Fertile Crescent includes —
scholars serving as bureaucrats
a concern for providing the people a voice
military leaders serving as tyrants
a blending of religious elements with leadership
23
Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?
Restore social order through proper behavior
Achieve a higher spiritual state through self-sacrific
Gain salvation through belief in a personal god
Separate society into distinct social classes
24
Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because—
Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert
Confucian leaders prohibited other beliefs from being practiced in China
Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road
Confucian teachings stressed family relationship regardless of who governed
25
All of the early civilizations...
modified the environment for farming
invented a system of waste disposal
developed a mathematical system
instituted the same form of writing
26
Which river valley civilization is considered to have been the first to use geometry & first to create a solar calendar?
China
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
Egypt
27
Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?
Salvation is obtained by following strict dietary laws
Followers should worship one god
Society is organized into rigid social classes
All believers are equal in the eyes of God
28
Early civilizations depend on —
deserts for mineral resources
forests for wood
seas for protection
rivers for water
29
Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
Wealthy elite control most parts of government
The government has a representative legislature
Leadership passes from father to son
The pharaoh is considered a god-king
30
The growth of trade and commerce within early settlements contributed to the emergence of –
poetry
temples
government
herding
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The global trade network developed when the Ming dynasty began
supplied a majority of the labor working in the Spanish mines
flooding the Indian Ocean trade network with cheap tea
demanding silver for use as a currency within China
manufacturing enough silk to meet the demand in Europe
32
The political system of early China is best described as a
monarchy
theocracy
empire
city-state
33
The importance of obligation to family in ancient Chinese culture is most associated with —
Taoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
34
How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?
A system of civil service exams established for selection of govt officials
Elected groups of twenty families chosen to serve as advisers to emperor.
Laws were passed restricting size of the government & number of officials
Series of civil wars fought & generals became governors in provinces
35
How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both implemented a caste system for social classes
Both began in the same modern-day country
Both were founded at the same time
Both considered Siddhartha Gautama as the principal founde
36
The use of pottery and textiles are related to which characteristic of early civilizations?
Specialized workers
Class structure
Advanced recordkeeping
Complex institutions
37
Compass, porcelain and gun powder are all-
Ancient Greek Tools
Chinese Inventions
Muslim Discoveries
Renaissance Innovations
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Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)?
Monotheistic belief systems
Ethnic and cultural diversity
Inequality between men and women
Democratic political values
39
Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced development of Classical civilizations?
The idea of religious freedom was promoted by river valley civilizations.
Tradition of hunting & gathering introduced by river valley civilization
Foundation of political centralization set up by river valley civilizations
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.

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