Early Civilizations Hunter-Gathers
Rome
China
Greece
Mesopotamia or Egypt
100
How did the development of the plow in early agricultural civilizations impact the development of those civilizations? 
It improved the productivity of farmers.
100
What is this structure in Source 1 and how did it contribute to Roman civilization?
an aqueduct that brought water to the city
100
Which statement best explains how creating the Silk Road benefited the economy of ancient China?
The connections opened up by the routes allowed Chinese producers to have their goods sold in a much larger market.
100
When compared to Athens, the culture of ancient Sparta was more centered around
when compared to Athens, the culture of ancient Sparta was more centered around
100
Which statement most likely explains the settlement patterns shown in the map? 
People settled along the river so they could use fresh water to irrigate crops.
200
Which statement best explains the boundaries of the ancient civilizations shown on the map?
Each civilization included the lands that could be irrigated, or flooded, by one or more rivers.
200
When early empires, such as the Romans or Persians, conquered territory, they brought very different cultures under one rule. Which economic advantage most often resulted from this change?
A. higher pay for workers
B. better educated workers
C. easier trade
D. fewer wars
C. easier trade
200
Confucian ideas have most influenced Chinese culture by encouraging people to
respect, honor, and do their duty toward their families and ruler.
200
What was a main benefit these ancient Greek city-states gained from their location?
They could use several shipping routes to trade with different regions.
200
Which two geographical features most likely provided fertile land that gave rise to multiple city-states in the Mesopotamia region? 
Euphrates River and Tigris River
300
What is the difference between hunter-gatherer societies and Mesopotamia?
Farming produced enough extra food that some Mesopotamian people could develop other skills or become wealthy leaders.
300
Which reason best explains why the spread of trade among ancient Mediterranean civilizations led to a shift from bartering to the use of coin money?
It was easier for merchants to carry coins than to move goods from one place to another.
300
What did the Qin dynasty do for China?
a strong sense of unification and crucial technological and cultural innovation
300
Which development most accurately completes the flowchart?
Citizens begin to participate in public forums and to serve on juries.
300
What did large temples show about the civilization of ancient Mesopotamia?
Ancient Mesopotamians had developed skills in architecture and engineering.
400
Which statements describe a quality of the Roman Republic that influenced the formation of the U.S. government?
A. The Roman Executive Branch served as commander-in- chief of the army
B. The Romans elected a single leader for a limited term of office.
C. The Romans made sure that all people living within their territory had equal protection of the laws.
D. The Romans had several branches of government that could limit one another in their use of power.
E. The Romans had a written constitution that was interpreted by a supreme court.
F. The Roman Senate was involved in foreign policy decisions.
A. The Roman Executive Branch served as commander-in- chief of the army
D. The Romans had several branches of government that could limit one another in their use of power.
F. The Roman Senate was involved in foreign policy decisions.
400
Which conclusion is best supported by the information on the timeline? 
Greek civilizations had to defend themselves against attacks by sea.