The river valleys of the T-E, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they

provided a means of transportation and irrigation

The hijra, Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina (622 AD), is important to Muslims because it

signified the establishment of the Islamic faith.

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments.

In trad India, the caste system & the Hindu beliefs in karma & dharma most directly resulted in

the establishment of a set of rules for each ind. in society

What is an effect of the MidEast being a crossroads for trade?

Many different cultures can be found in the ME

A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on western civilization was that

G-R art/arch were admired & copied in later centuries.

How are the 3 religions above similar?

provide a guide for ethical and moral behavior

The silk road was important to China because it provided

contact with other cultures through trade.

Why did ancient Greece turn to the sea?

It lacked good farmland, It had few natural resources

The invention of writing systems and the growth of cities occurred only in civilizations that

developed complex institutions.

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1
The river valleys of the T-E, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they
were easy to defend from invasion.
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal.
were isolated from other cultural influences.
2
A major contribution of the Roman empire to western society was the development of
the principles of feudalism.
monotheism.
an effective legal system.
gunpowder
3
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the assembly and vote. This is an ex of
direct democracy.
absolutism.
totalitarianism.
parliamentary democracy
4
The hijra, Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Medina (622 AD), is important to Muslims because it
signified the establishment of the Islamic faith.
established Byzantine rule throughout the region.
ended Muhammad's attempts to spread Islam throughout Arabia.
resulted in Muhammad's early death.
5
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes.
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food.
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments.
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
6
Who had the most power in Medieval Europe?
Kings
Lords
Knights
The RCC
7
In trad India, the caste system & the Hindu beliefs in karma & dharma most directly resulted in
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong belief in the importance of education.
the establishment of a set of rules for each ind. in society
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth.
8
What kept Greece from being a politically unified nation in ancient times?
lack of resources
numerous mountains and islands
inability to have widespread farming
too many ethnic groups wanting their own country
9
Similarity in the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Harappan, & Chinese civs was that they each developed
irrigation systems.
monotheistic religions.
democratic governments
industrialized economies
10
What is an effect of the MidEast being a crossroads for trade?
The ME has become a wealthy area w/a high standard of living
Most ME natural resources have been exhausted
The ME has experienced a strong sense of national unity
Many different cultures can be found in the ME
11
A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on western civilization was that
G-Rome transmitted Islamic faith to the areas they ruled
the G & R achieved a classless society
Greek & Latin are still spoken thru/o the West
G-R art/arch were admired & copied in later centuries.
12
Feudal relationships defined land ownership & protection agreements between
serfs and peasants
lords and vassals
merchants and serfs
kings and queens
13
How is Roman law still used today?
Sins of the father are inherited by the son
Innocent until proven guilty
Being punished for your thoughts
An eye for an eye
14
Which of the following are not associated with European feudalism?
Samurai
Vassals
Weak kings
Lords
15
How are the 3 religions above similar?
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
provide a guide for ethical and moral behavior
support a belief in reincarnation
promote learning as a way to salvation
16
The silk road was important to China because it provided
a military route for the defense of the northern border.
a means for the country to expand its borders
a means of administering civil service examinations.
contact with other cultures through trade.
17
What was Alexander the Great's most important contribution to civilization?
Creating an empire that lasted hundreds of years
Defeating the Greeks
Defeating the Persians
Spreading Greek Culture
18
Why did ancient Greece turn to the sea?
It was a peninsula of penisulas
It lacked good farmland
It had few natural resources
It had numerous islands
19
The invention of writing systems and the growth of cities occurred only in civilizations that
developed matriarchal leadership.
originated in South America
developed complex institutions.
borrowed heavily from the Greeks and Romans
20
The Quran, Mecca, and hijra are most closely associated with the practice of
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
21
Which of the following is not a reason the RCC declined in the Middle Ages?
The rise of literacy
The invasion of the Muslims
Popes/clergy too secular
Rising power of the kings

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