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1
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
the existence of large armies
the formation of democracies
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
a plentiful water supply and fertile land
2
Which geographic factor has helped China remain isolated for many centuries?
natural harbors
severe climate
mountain ranges
navigable rivers
3
Why were the early civilizations of the Nile River, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River similar?
they were dependent on each other for trade
they were monotheistic
they were industrialized
they were dependent on fertile soil
4
One reason the Indus, Nile and Tigris valley became centers of civilization is that they had
locations in regions of moderate climate
borders and elevations that were easy to defend
rich deposits of coal
means for irrigation and transportation
5
How did the Sumerians modify their environment to increase food production?
developing chinampas
building terraces
digging irrigation canals
removing rain forests
6
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
social equality
monotheism
urban planning
dynastic rule
7
Mandate of Heaven and the production of silk are associated with....
Greece
China
West Africa
India
8
What were the Egyptian pyramids used for?
palace for pharoah
temple for the gods
a university
burial tomb for pharoah
9
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used hieroglyphics
developed along rivers
established trade routes to China
used the ziggurats as temples
10
Which belief system is monotheistic?
animism
Shinto
Judaism
Hinduism
11
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
12
Which civilization is surrounded by the Yellow (Huang He) River?
ancient India
ancient China
ancient Egypt
Mesopotamia
13
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia
Sinai Peninsula
Cape of Good Hope
Egypt
14
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
secularism
cultural diffusion
15
Hammurabi's Code was significant because it established
democratic government
official religion
rules of behavior
economic systems
16
Which civilization invented cuneiform?
Sumer
Indus
China
Egypt
17
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
emphasizes the importance of the afterlife
create a stable society
provide a framework for democracy
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
