How did the rivers contribute to the survival of early civilizations?

They provided fresh water and rich soil for growing food

Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?

Certain resources were not available in all areas.

Which development most enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements?

advances in agricultural production

How do we know that ancient nomads believe in an afterlife?

They were buried with their tools

What is the importance of the Silk Road?

Opened trade routes with China and Asia

Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?

rule by elected representatives

“for the administration of justice... is the principle of order in political society" Aristotle

laws maintain the stability of the nation.

Aqueducts brought water from the mountains. How did aqueducts affect settlement in Rome?

People who lived in dry areas had access to fresh water.

One of the first cities in Mesopotamia

How did the rise to power and reign of Alexander most affect Greece?

He ended the power of city states and made a unified nation

Which statement correctly describes early hunter-gatherer societies?

They often changed their physical location.

Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish their laws?

to ensure that citizens would understand the laws

Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?

When civilizations traded goods, they also shared culture

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1
In 480 B.C., the Greek city-states formed an alliance during their conflict with the
Romans.
Persians.
Egyptians.
Huns.
2
How did the rivers contribute to the survival of early civilizations?
They formed protective barriers around civilizations.
Provided route for transporting goods to other civilizations
They were a power source for devices such as waterwheels.
They provided fresh water and rich soil for growing food
3
What is the difference between being a nomad and being a farmer?
A farmer grows his own food
A Nomad walks long distances to find his food
A typical farmer has access to more food than a nomad
All of the Above
4
Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?
People wanted to take land and to keep control of that land.
The trails were used for communication between groups.
Travelers enjoyed exploring nearby lands after trading
Certain resources were not available in all areas.
5
What Greek City-State was the Richest?
Rome
Troy
Sparta
Athens
6
Which development most enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements?
advances in agricultural production
the creation of democratic government
the spread of monotheism
advances in written language
7
In Greece, citizens met every month to vote on laws. This type of gov't is called a
military dictatorship.
direct democracy.
totalitarian government.
constitutional monarchy.
8
How do we know that ancient nomads believe in an afterlife?
We have discovered ancient churches
They wrote about it on ancient stones
Because they evolved over time
They were buried with their tools
9
The wars with Carthage (264-146 B.C.) gave the Roman Empire control of
the Middle East.
North Africa.
Northern Europe.
Asia Minor.
10
What is the importance of the Silk Road?
Connected Trade Routes with all the City-States of Greece
Allowed people to travel much faster
Opened trade routes with China and Asia
Brought gun powder to Africa
11
Where was Mesopotamia?
Africa
North America
Europe
Middle East
12
Artifacts are objects left behind by humans. Scientists and historians study artifacts to
create museum displays.
predict the future.
make movies.
learn about earlier people.
13
Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
absence of a king or emperor
equality for all adult male citizens
right to speak in civic gatherings
rule by elected representatives
14
Which is the most likely reason that hunter-gatherers began farming?
a decline in population
wars among groups
a scarcity of food
a loss of technology
15
Which early civilization spread the use of a simple alphabet as it traded with other peoples?
the Harrappan
the Phoenician
the Egyptian
the Chinese
16
“for the administration of justice... is the principle of order in political society" Aristotle
majority rule ensures a stable government.
monarchs protect citizens from tyranny.
only elected officials should impose laws.
laws maintain the stability of the nation.
17
Aqueducts brought water from the mountains. How did aqueducts affect settlement in Rome?
Every family was able to have a private bath in its home.
Fresh water attracted settlers from other civilizations.
People who lived in dry areas had access to fresh water.
Farmers were able to keep their crops watered.
18
Who believed that in an ideal society the gov't should be controlled by ‘philosopher kings’?
Lao-tzu
Thomas Aquinas
Plato
Muhammad
19
What is Babylon?
One of the first cities in Mesopotamia
A river in Egypt
Where the Roman Emperor lives
A city-State in Greece
20
How did the rise to power and reign of Alexander most affect Greece?
He strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.
He ended the power of city states and made a unified nation
He established a peaceful relationship w/ the Persian Empire
He made Macedonia into the center of the Hellenistic world.
21
Which earlier civilization most influenced the Roman Empire?
Greek
Phoenician
Etruscan
Incan
22
Which statement correctly describes early hunter-gatherer societies?
They often changed their physical location.
They relied on farming for most of their food supply.
They usually lived together in large cities.
They traveled with large surpluses of food.
23
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish their laws?
to allow patricians and plebeians to read and vote
to guarantee politicians received a personal copy of laws
to record the laws so that historians would understand
to ensure that citizens would understand the laws
24
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
As silk grew popular it became a common material
As trade developed, long-distance travel became safer
As land travel became easier, water trade became unnecessary
When civilizations traded goods, they also shared culture
25
Which feature was a necessity for early settlements?
access to metals such as iron
nearby water sources
large, flat areas for constructing houses
a warm climate

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World History - Unit 1

25 termsStudBud Administration669 plays

World History - Unit 1

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
In 480 B.C., the Greek city-states formed an alliance during their conflict with the
Romans.
Persians.
Egyptians.
Huns.
2
How did the rivers contribute to the survival of early civilizations?
They formed protective barriers around civilizations.
Provided route for transporting goods to other civilizations
They were a power source for devices such as waterwheels.
They provided fresh water and rich soil for growing food
3
What is the difference between being a nomad and being a farmer?
A farmer grows his own food
A Nomad walks long distances to find his food
A typical farmer has access to more food than a nomad
All of the Above
4
Why did trading networks like the Silk Road develop?
People wanted to take land and to keep control of that land.
The trails were used for communication between groups.
Travelers enjoyed exploring nearby lands after trading
Certain resources were not available in all areas.
5
What Greek City-State was the Richest?
Rome
Troy
Sparta
Athens
6
Which development most enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements?
advances in agricultural production
the creation of democratic government
the spread of monotheism
advances in written language
7
In Greece, citizens met every month to vote on laws. This type of gov't is called a
military dictatorship.
direct democracy.
totalitarian government.
constitutional monarchy.
8
How do we know that ancient nomads believe in an afterlife?
We have discovered ancient churches
They wrote about it on ancient stones
Because they evolved over time
They were buried with their tools
9
The wars with Carthage (264-146 B.C.) gave the Roman Empire control of
the Middle East.
North Africa.
Northern Europe.
Asia Minor.
10
What is the importance of the Silk Road?
Connected Trade Routes with all the City-States of Greece
Allowed people to travel much faster
Opened trade routes with China and Asia
Brought gun powder to Africa
11
Where was Mesopotamia?
Africa
North America
Europe
Middle East
12
Artifacts are objects left behind by humans. Scientists and historians study artifacts to
create museum displays.
predict the future.
make movies.
learn about earlier people.
13
Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?
absence of a king or emperor
equality for all adult male citizens
right to speak in civic gatherings
rule by elected representatives
14
Which is the most likely reason that hunter-gatherers began farming?
a decline in population
wars among groups
a scarcity of food
a loss of technology
15
Which early civilization spread the use of a simple alphabet as it traded with other peoples?
the Harrappan
the Phoenician
the Egyptian
the Chinese
16
“for the administration of justice... is the principle of order in political society" Aristotle
majority rule ensures a stable government.
monarchs protect citizens from tyranny.
only elected officials should impose laws.
laws maintain the stability of the nation.
17
Aqueducts brought water from the mountains. How did aqueducts affect settlement in Rome?
Every family was able to have a private bath in its home.
Fresh water attracted settlers from other civilizations.
People who lived in dry areas had access to fresh water.
Farmers were able to keep their crops watered.
18
Who believed that in an ideal society the gov't should be controlled by ‘philosopher kings’?
Lao-tzu
Thomas Aquinas
Plato
Muhammad
19
What is Babylon?
One of the first cities in Mesopotamia
A river in Egypt
Where the Roman Emperor lives
A city-State in Greece
20
How did the rise to power and reign of Alexander most affect Greece?
He strengthened greatly the concept of democratic rule.
He ended the power of city states and made a unified nation
He established a peaceful relationship w/ the Persian Empire
He made Macedonia into the center of the Hellenistic world.
21
Which earlier civilization most influenced the Roman Empire?
Greek
Phoenician
Etruscan
Incan
22
Which statement correctly describes early hunter-gatherer societies?
They often changed their physical location.
They relied on farming for most of their food supply.
They usually lived together in large cities.
They traveled with large surpluses of food.
23
Why did some ancient civilizations write and publish their laws?
to allow patricians and plebeians to read and vote
to guarantee politicians received a personal copy of laws
to record the laws so that historians would understand
to ensure that citizens would understand the laws
24
Which statement shows how trade routes influenced ancient societies?
As silk grew popular it became a common material
As trade developed, long-distance travel became safer
As land travel became easier, water trade became unnecessary
When civilizations traded goods, they also shared culture
25
Which feature was a necessity for early settlements?
access to metals such as iron
nearby water sources
large, flat areas for constructing houses
a warm climate