the code of hammurabi and the 12 table of rome were similar in that

both were codified legal systems

the Inca, Maya, and Aztec were similar in their...

use of creative farming techniques to adapt to their geog.

why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?

the pharaoh is considered a god-king

what civilization was a theocracy?

Sumer: city states organized by temple leaders

why was the transition from hunting & gathering 2 permanent settlement w/ agriculture important

ability to produce surplus allowed for specialization

which of the following developments was a direct result of the neolithic revolution?

surplus of food led to the development of more complex soc.

how did the new world empires such as the Inca and Aztec affected by contact with Europeans

diseases weakened the ability of native people

according to teachings of Confucius, what is the key to the successful organization of society

individuals knowing and doing what is expected of them

which statement explains an effect of European colonization on the Inca empire?

Inca leaders were forced to submit to Spanish authority

which best explains why early civilizations developed in Egypt, china, Mesopotamia

the climate and geography in these areas favored agriculture

one cause of the development of many small, independent city states in ancient Greece

mountains terrain of greece, which resulted in widely scatt.

why was Egypt called the gift of the Nile

irrigation from Nile provided for farming in a desert region

How did European exploration of the Americas most affect the Inca and Aztec empires?

introduced diseases that resulted in a population decline

which led military commander 2 take place of priests as full time ruler of Sumerian city states

an increase in the number of wars

how did housing structures change over time during the neolithic revolution?

they became larger and had a more permanent construction

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1
the code of hammurabi and the 12 table of rome were similar in that
both were sacred religious
both were codified legal systems
both were writing systems
both were royal mandates
2
the Inca, Maya, and Aztec were similar in their...
reliance upon trade with one another
use of agricultural machinery to improve farm productivity
specialized economies based entirely around one crop
use of creative farming techniques to adapt to their geog.
3
how was government of athens chosen?
by the people
by the king
by religious authority
by a council of elders
4
why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
the government has a repetitiveness legislature
the pharaoh is considered a god-king
wealthy elite control most parts as government
leadership passes from father to son
5
what characteristic do Buddhism and Hinduism share?
the belief in a single deity
a faith in divine salvation
the concept of karma
a rigid social system
6
which of the following was caused by the neolithic revolution
a rapid decline in global populations
the development of agriculture
the spread of humanity out of Africa
a shift toward a nomadic life style.
7
what civilization was a theocracy?
China: strong central government led by dynasties
Persia: empire with decentralized government
Assyria: empire with centralized government
Sumer: city states organized by temple leaders
8
greece influenced rome in all of the following except
philosophy
language
christian religion
art/ architecture
9
why was the transition from hunting & gathering 2 permanent settlement w/ agriculture important
wide variety of food protected against famine
need 4 specialized laborer led 2 the development of schools
ability to produce surplus allowed for specialization
the limited food supply encouraged tight communities
10
which of the following developments was a direct result of the neolithic revolution?
many cultures collapsed as people returned to nomadic life
the Atlantic slave trade grew rapidly
surplus of food led to the development of more complex soc.
new technologies allowed for mass production
11
how did the new world empires such as the Inca and Aztec affected by contact with Europeans
diseases weakened the ability of native people
military alliances successfully resisted European conquest
tribal treaty were broken resulting n the loss of territory
efforts of religious missionaries improved village quality
12
confucius:____ :::: Lao Tzu:_____
natural order, social order
social order, political order
social order, natural order
political order, social order
13
according to teachings of Confucius, what is the key to the successful organization of society
individuals knowing and doing what is expected of them
elimination of evil in humans
bringing about an end to ancestor worship
democratic election to choose rulers
14
democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group
men
citizens
women
foreigners
15
which statement explains an effect of European colonization on the Inca empire?
Inca leaders retained hereditary control over farmlands
Inca leaders were forced to submit to Spanish authority
Inca people were expelled from Spanish territory
Inca people demanded more democratic government
16
which best explains why early civilizations developed in Egypt, china, Mesopotamia
natural barriers in these areas provided protection
the climate and geography in these areas favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits allowed tool manufacture
rivers contributed to nomadic life styles
17
greek word used to describe the city states and surrounding lands made up of greek empire
polis
helots
phalanx
acropolis
18
one cause of the development of many small, independent city states in ancient Greece
vary languages spoken and religious practiced by Greek
ability of Greek military leaders to control settlement
the constant warfare between greece and rome
mountains terrain of greece, which resulted in widely scatt.
19
Inca empire collapsed due to
depletion of water resources
Invasion of Aztec warriors
decline in farm production
conquest by Spanish soldiers
20
in order to understand more about the culture of prehistoric people, archaeologists study
artifacts
animals
plants
stars
21
why was Egypt called the gift of the Nile
Egyptians believed gods had placed the Nile in Egypt
fish and wildlife from the Nile were traded with neighbors
irrigation from Nile provided for farming in a desert region
protection form the Nile kept invaders from entering
22
How did European exploration of the Americas most affect the Inca and Aztec empires?
caused the population to move inland from the coast.
encouraged tribal leaders to creat alliances
introduced diseases that resulted in a population decline
reduced native reliance on agricultural production
23
which led military commander 2 take place of priests as full time ruler of Sumerian city states
series of floods that devastated the river valley
an increase in practice of monothesiem
a series of earthquakes that destroyed ziggurates
an increase in the number of wars
24
how did housing structures change over time during the neolithic revolution?
they became larger and had a more permanent construction
the later structures were made out of lime stone
they were only built near major rivers and coastal areas
the later structures lacked cooking
25
which of the following is not considered to be a common element of complex societies?
a location near a major ocean
an organized government bureaucracy
a distinct religious structure
a uniform system of weights and measures

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