Which development led to the other three?

domestication of plants and animals

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

Citizens are the source of power in government.

In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?

They established written legal standards

The government of Sparta was an oligarchy, which means that it was

ruled by a small number of people.

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?

they both had written forms of communication

Which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?

Some of its people had specialized jobs.

What were women in Sparta allowed to do?

obtain an education and physical training

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of

separate, independent city-states

What happened to Western Europe after the fall of Rome?

It divided up into separate kingdoms

What was Darius' contribution to the Persian Empire?

a network of roads and outposts

The Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus Valley and China were centers of civilization because they -

had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to...

grow food and domesticate animals

How were India, Israel, and Rome all similar

had a major development of religious movements

The Han Dynasty was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?

Crushed internal rebellions against the central authority.

The ideas of Confucianism stemmed from

fighting between nobles encouraged teachings promising peace

How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?

Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.

Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?

divisions existed between social classes

Ancient Greek philosophers contributed by

applying human reason to help better understand the world

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1
Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, & nirvana?
Shinto
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
2
Which development led to the other three?
complex civilizations
domestication of plants and animals
surplus of food
division of labor
3
Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?
The government is led by military leaders.
Citizens are the source of power in government.
Religious leaders control government policy.
The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people
4
TRUE or FALSE: Only men were allowed to make important political decisions in Athens
False
True
5
Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?
city-state of Athens
Persian Empire
city-state of Sparta
empire of Alexander the Great
6
In what way were the Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables of Rome similar?
They legalized democratic government.
They provided records of economic activity.
They established written legal standards
They allowed the belief in ONE god.
7
The government of Sparta was an oligarchy, which means that it was
ruled by a king.
controlled by a popular vote.
ruled by a tyrant.
ruled by a small number of people.
8
What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China?
they both believed in one God
they both carried on trade with the Americas
they both had written forms of communication
They both had a democratic government
9
Which is an essential characteristic of a civilization?
An all-powerful ruler makes all decisions of the community.
Some of its people had specialized jobs.
Most of its people are hunters and gatherers.
A separate warrior class defends the society.
10
What were women in Sparta allowed to do?
nothing, they had no actual rights
run for political office
be treated just like men
obtain an education and physical training
11
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
the wheel was first used in ancient china
farming societies developed before hunting and gathering
the Sumerians in Mesopotamia invented the sailboat
all the continents were settled at the same time
12
One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on ancient Greece was the development of
extensive trade
belief in one God
separate, independent city-states
absolute monarcies
13
The idea of "lex talionois" from the Code of Hammurabi can be interrupted as
"four noble truths"
"equal until not"
"innocent until proven guilty"
"eye for an eye"
14
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it -
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
established written laws
treated citizens and slaves equally
15
What happened to Western Europe after the fall of Rome?
the Catholic church was unable to recover
It was controlled by a more powerful leader
It divided up into separate kingdoms
a common language was kept
16
What was Darius' contribution to the Persian Empire?
new agricultural advancements
a network of roads and outposts
the "Great Wall"
a new system of writing
17
The Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus Valley and China were centers of civilization because they -
were isolated from other cultural influences
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates
were easy to defend from invasion
18
What is the best title for this list: COMPASS, PORCELAIN, GUNPOWDER
Chinese Inventions
Mesopotamian Innovations
Muslim Discoveries
Ancient Greek Tools
19
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to...
grow food and domesticate animals
fight wars using metal weapons
make stone temples for religious ceremonies
trade with others in the same river valley
20
TRUE or FALSE: Legalism sets strict laws that are harsh and impersonal.
FALSE
TRUE
21
How were India, Israel, and Rome all similar
they spread Christianity
they adopted democracy
created major empires
had a major development of religious movements
22
The Han Dynasty was characterized by all of the following EXCEPT?
Establishing a civil service exam.
Restored Confucian principles.
Replaced rival kingdoms.
Crushed internal rebellions against the central authority.
23
The ideas of Confucianism stemmed from
getting rid of selfish desires
the writings on the Great Wall
fighting between nobles encouraged teachings promising peace
new ideas from India
24
Which of the following religions are MONOTHEISTIC?
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism
Hinduism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
25
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
Christian teachings made both societies less warlike.
Both societies relied extensively on slavery.
Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.
Both emperors handed power to a warlord.
26
Which principle of Babylonian society does this excerpt from the Code of Hammurabi illustrate?
divisions existed between social classes
violence was always punished with violence
fines were preferable to corporal punishment
all men were equal under the law
27
The caste system in India was characterized by -
toleration for various religious beliefs.
lack of social mobility.
the right of people to choose their occupation.
equality between men and women.
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Ancient Greek philosophers contributed by
applying human reason to help better understand the world
established new religious thoughts
promoted movements of religion
refused to participate in wars

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