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1
An object that was made or changed by humans is called a/an
plebeian
artifact
fidget spinner
dynasty
2
What were the laws and punishments in Hammurabi's like?
kind and thoughtful
Mr. O's classroom
harsh and severe
loved by everyone
3
Choose the correct sequence from the EARLIEST to the Latest development of civilizations.
H/G - early agriculture - farming villages - cities - empires
empires - H/G - farming villages - cities - early agriculture
H/G - farming villages - empires - early agriculture - cities
farming villages - cities - early agriculture - cities
4
What function did the nilometer serve for ancient Egyptians?
It was used to sail on the NIle
It measured the water level of the NIle River
It was used to predict the next pharaoh
It helped place the pyramids
5
What two (2) geographical features isolate China from the rest of the world?
seas and oceans
rivers and trees
mountains and deserts
forests and plains
6
Which statement BEST describes religion in the Roman Republic?
neolithic
paleolithic
polytheistic
monotheistic
7
Common Roman citizens who made up the majority of the population were called
Paleolithics
Polytheists
Patricians
Plebeians
8
The Mesopoptamian writing system was called
hieroglyphics
Hammurabi's Code
cuneiform
papyrus
9
In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed they needed to
preserve the body for the afterlife
bury the body in a pyramid
sing songs and tell stories honoring the dead
put the body in the Nile River
10
According to Greek beliefs, where did most of the gods live?
Bristol Mountain
Mt. Olympus
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Rushmore
11
A government in which a small, wealthy group of people rule.
Tyranny
Democracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
12
Mesopotamian culture is considered to be Polytheistic because
they were hunting and gathering
it was the time before writing
they believed in many gods
they believed in one god
13
Why was Hammurabi's code such an important archaeological find?
It was the earliest set of laws ever found
It's written in a language no one can read
It's worth a lot of $$$$$$$$$
There was a secret map on the back
14
Drawings or symbols that represent a word or sound in ancient Egypt is called a/an
letters
alphas
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
15
The time before written records is called
Mrs. Hofford's childhood years
prehistory
polytheism
history
16
The economy of the earliest towns & villages was based mainly on
farming and food surplus
building and factories
aqueducts and baths
hunting and gathering
17
A government where citizens can vote to decide on issues is called a/an
oligarchy
tyranny
democracy
Smythism
18
Which dynasty is China named after?
Qin
Han
Huang
Yangtze
19
The earliest civilizations appear in areas like the Fertile Crescent beacause these areas
were the best place to harvest trees .
were located on a hill for protection.
were near rivers and fertile soil.
were wear all the animals would hang out.
20
One of the most famous Chinese accomplishments was
the Great Wall
cuneiform writing
papyrus
the Pyramids
21
In the Neolithic Era, people mainly aquired food by
hunting and gathering
going to Clawsons
farming
making a fire
22
What factor is MOST responsible for villages developing into cities?
a surplus of wood
a surplus of artifacts
a surplus of food
a surplus of water
23
A writing surface similar to paper used by scribes in ancient Egypt was called
papyrus
clay tablet
paper
stylus
24
An independent state including a city and its surrounding territories is called a/an
country
empire
city-state
village
25
What does the U.S. government share with the Roman Republic?
Social Studies was the official favorite subject
All people are citizens
Separation of powers or branches of government
ONLY men can be citizens
26
The wealthiest Romans who had the most power and were members of the senate were called
Hoffordians
Patricians
Smythians
Plebeians
27
Supplying water to crops is called
irrigation
droughting
polytheism
domestication
28
Which 2 geographic features had a powerful influence on the government systems of ancient Greek city-states?
canals and streams
mountains and lakes
mountains and seas
deserts and lakes
29
How did the government of Sparta differ from the government of Athens?
Sparta had an oligarchy/Athens had a democracy
Sparta had a democracy/Athens had an oligarchy
Sparta had a dynasty/Athens had a monarchy
Sparta had a monarchy/Athens had a tyranny
30
What did Roman soldiers build to help them move faster and easier throughout their empire?
theatres
subway system
roads
aqueducts
31
In the Paleolithic Era, people mainly aquired food by
farming
making fire
shopping at Wegmans
hunting animals and gathering plants and fruit
32
A group of people living in similar economic conditions is called a/an
cuneiform
shrute
dynasty
social class
33
The process of training plants and animals to be useful to humans is called
domestication
paleolithic
monotheism
tyranny
34
A series of rulers from the same family is known as a/an
democracy
oligarchy
empire
dynasty
35
Leaders of Greek oligarchies came mainly from which social group?
merchants
farmers
aristocracy
plebeians
36
A government where there is unjust use of power and is run by a strong, harsh ruler.
Democracy
Johanna Perrin
Oligarchy
Tyranny
37
What did the Romans build to carry water to the city from far away?
a pantheon
aqueducts
irrigation canals
a shadoof
38
Which principle do modern democracies (like the USA) SHARE with ancient Athens?
Only men can be citizens
All citizens are wealthy
All citizens are required to serve in the military
All citizens have a voice in government policies
39
From TOP to BOTTOM, what is the correct order of the Egyptian social structure?
Pharaoh, scribes, farmers, priests, merchants
Priests, scribes, pharaoh, merchants, farmers
Merchants, Scribes, Farmers, Priests, Pharaohs
Pharaoh, priests, scribes, merchants, farmers