Religion
Which feature describes the religion of the ancient Israelites?
They believed in one god.
Which event happened at the end of the Roman Republic?
31 B.C. Octavian defeats Antony and Cleopatra
Which two bodies of water were most critical to the development of ancient Mesopotamia?
Tigris River and Euphrates River
Which geographical feature limited interaction between the ancient Chinese civilization and the Indus River Valley civilization?
Himalayan Mountains
Why did the Ancient Greeks build the Acropolis on a geographical high point?
To better defend the city
Which Roman emperor ended the mistreatment of Christians?
Constantine
Which ancient Roman ruled after Caesar?
Octavian
Why did ancient civilizations flourish along river deltas?
because fertile soil is created along river deltas
Approximately how many miles long was the Silk Road trade route?
4,000 miles
Which political activity in ancient Greece was a foundation for the democratic government?
Citizens voted in elections
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Which idea did the Roman government contribute to democracy?
Separation of Powers
Why was metallurgy important to the rise of civilization in Mesopotamia?
It allowed people to create tools and weapons.
How did Asoka contribute to the spread of Buddhism from India to other parts of Asia?
He sent out religious missionaries.
In which way was the ancient Greek polis system similar to the government system in the United States?
The people held the political power.
Which statement describes Paul's greatest contribution to Christianity?
He spread the religion to many places.
Which situation MOST encouraged the Romans to build the aqueducts?
The lack of a nearby water source was prevention growth.
Which statement describes the Paleolithic Age?
Humans had a lifestyle based on hunting and gathering
Which belief is associated with Buddhism?
People can overcome selfishness by following the Eightfold Path
What effect did geography have on the development of ancient Greece?
The mountainous terrain in Greece resulted in the growth of independent city-states.
Which basic belief began in early Christianity?
There is only one God.
Which principle of government was supported by leaders of the Roman Republic with the placement of the Twelve Table in the Roman Forman in 450 BCE?
Rule of Law
Which early civilization invented the wheel?
Mesopotamian
Which important contribution to the development of agriculture was made by Mesopotamian civilization?
the plow
Which statement best describes the phalanx military formation developed by the ancient Greeks?
It helped the soldiers to work together.