The Roman Republic contributed which of these concepts to U.S. government?

A system of checks and balances

How did people respond to the development of a monetary system?

People used coins instead of bartering

Why did Mesopotamians build large, pyramid-like structures?

To bring heaven and earth together

What is similar about all the Greek colonies?

They were all located along the coast

What was the most important reason military was required of all men in Sparta?

To support an economy based on conquest

Which of these DID NOT contribute to Athens having more citizens participate in government?

Women in Athens could not own property;women in Sparta could

What do both Hindus and Buddhists believe?

The law of karma and reincarnation

Why was Hammurabi's Code important?

It was the first set of written laws

Why do river valleys give rise to civilizations?

River valleys provided fertile areas for agriculture

Why were priests such powerful members of Mesopotamian society?

They took care of the gods' needs

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1
Which two regions were connected by the Silk Road for trading?
China and Europe
North and South America
Middle East and Africa
Mesopotamia and Egypt
2
What was the name of the system developed in ancient India that strictly divided classes?
dharma
caste
hierarchy
citadel
3
Which of these characteristics is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
A belief in many gods
A belief in Jesus as the son of god
A belief in no god
A belief in one god
4
Choose the proper order of hierarchy in the feudal system from MOST powerful to LEAST powerful
Nobles, knights, kings, serfs
Kings, nobles, knights, serfs
Knights, nobles, kings serfs
Kings, knights, nobles, serfs
5
The Roman Republic contributed which of these concepts to U.S. government?
A system led by a dictator
A system with a monarch in charge
A system of checks and balances
A system based on religious beliefs
6
How did people respond to the development of a monetary system?
People used coins instead of bartering
Fewer trade records were kept
Trading became more difficult for merchants
People avoided coins because they were heavy & hard to carry
7
The Magna Carta was significant in giving more rights to the people by
allowing women to hold office
giving everyone the right to vote
providing defense through the military
limiting the power of the king
8
How did the Black Plague affect Medieval Europe?
It turned rivers in Europe black
It improved the health care system
It ended the Crusades
It weakened the feudal system
9
How were cuneiform and hieroglyphics similar?
They had democratic governments
They were religious traditions
They were written languages
They were farming techniques
10
What is the holy book of Islam?
Bible
Koran/Quran
Torah
Sutras
11
Why did the ancient Egyptians preserve the bodies of their dead?
They believed in the god Bes and goddess Bastet
They believed the dead would become famous warriors
They believed in an afterlife
They believed in the Christian God
12
Why did Mesopotamians build large, pyramid-like structures?
To bring heaven and earth together
As a place to hold public ceremonies
To serve as a palace for the ruler
As a place to bury their dead
13
What is similar about all the Greek colonies?
They are all in Africa and Asia
They are all located within 1000 miles of their homeland
They were all located along the coast
Their remote locations made trade difficult
14
Which of the following branches of U.S. government is responsible for creating laws?
Bureaucracy
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
15
What was the most important reason military was required of all men in Sparta?
To support an economy based on conquest
To provide work for the unemployed
To reduce the excess population of men
To maintain a democratic society
16
What direction would you travel to get from Europe to Africa?
North
South
West
East
17
Which of these ancient civilizations had a direct democracy?
Europe
Rome
Athens
China
18
Early humans first migrated to Europe and Asia from which continent?
Australia
Antarctica
North America
Africa
19
Why did the ideas of Confucius appeal to the Chinese people?
They stopped the Chinese from converting to Islam
They created democratic institutions
They restored order
They kept out foreign invaders
20
Which of these DID NOT contribute to Athens having more citizens participate in government?
Women in Athens could not own property;women in Sparta could
Athens' focus on trade made it a more open society
Athens had a democracy; Sparta had an oligarchy
Athens' Council included more members
21
What do both Hindus and Buddhists believe?
The Four Noble Truths
Jesus Christ is their savior
The law of karma and reincarnation
The Sabbath is celebrated on Saturday
22
Which of the following is a similarity between Athens and Sparta?
Climate
Roles of women
Religion
Types of government
23
What institution gave hope to the serfs in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Feudal system
Crusades
The Catholic Church
Manorialism
24
Which continent is located entirely in the Eastern Hemisphere?
Asia
South America
Australia
Africa
25
What was the Ancient Romans' most significant contribution to U.S. government?
Economics
Drama
Law
Poetry
26
Why was Hammurabi's Code important?
It was the first set of written laws
It only applied to the male citizens of the society
The consequences were equally fair to all members of society
It allowed soldiers to receive free land
27
Why do river valleys give rise to civilizations?
River travel supports a nomadic life
River valleys created a challenge for raising livestock
River valleys provided fertile areas for agriculture
River valleys made it easy for invaders attack
28
What continent is located at 0º, 60º W ?
Africa
Asia
North America
South America
29
Which of these factors led to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire?
Poor leadership
Advances in technology
Taxation without representation
Natural disasters
30
Why were priests such powerful members of Mesopotamian society?
They were safe from the river floods.
They were elected by the majority of Mesopotamian citizens
They chose which slaves would be sacrificed
They took care of the gods' needs

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