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Which feature would most often be shown on a political map? A. capital cities B. elevation C. topography D. type of climate
A. capital cities
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Which document is an example of a primary source? A. a diary of a Holocaust survivor B. an encyclopedia article on Songhai Culture C. a novel on the Age of Discovery D. a text on Latin American history
A. a diary of a Holocaust survivor
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In what element of civilization are the development of cuneiform and hieroglyphics important accomplishments? A. agricultural production B. religious beliefs C. representative government D. written language
D. written language
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What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development? A. A lack of natural seaports limited communication. B. An inland location hindered trade and colonization. C. Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency. D. Mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
D. Mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
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Alexander the Great brought Greek customs to new parts of the world, which caused the spread of what culture? A. Hellenistic B. Spartan C. Socratic D. Trojan
A. Hellenistic
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Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map? A. climatic patterns B. land usage patterns C. mountain ranges D. population densities
C. mountain ranges
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Which development MOST enabled early peoples to form permanent settlements? A. advances in agricultural production B. advances in written language C. the creation of democratic government D. the spread of monotheism
A. advances in agricultural production
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For which role in ancient Egyptian civilization did the responsibilities include measuring the rise of the river, forecasting the size of the harvest, and supervising trade? A. judge B. priest C. scribe D. slave
C. scribe
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What is the definition of a polis? A. a small city-state B. a period of great achievements C. a marketplace where goods were traded D. a high hill on which a fortress was often built
A. a small city-state
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In which form of government could all citizens participate directly in the government? A. democracy B. monarchy C. oligarchy D. tyranny
A. democracy
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What would most likely be included in a description of an area’s physical geography? A. customs and traditions B. distribution of goods and services C. landforms of continents and currents of oceans D. systems of government
C. landforms of continents and currents of oceans
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What MUST a society have before they can develop towns and cities? A. an agricultural surplus B. a democratic government C. an educational system D. a writing system
A. an agricultural surplus
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Which was built as a demonstration of the ruler's power as a deity on earth? A. Assyrian king and his lighthouse B. Egyptian pharaoh and his pyramid C. Greek tyrant and the Parthenon D. Hebrew king and the Temple
B. Egyptian pharaoh and his pyramid
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What would have been the most serious negative effect in Sparta if its army had become weak? A. Soldiers would leave Sparta to fight elsewhere. B. Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion. C. Boys from Sparta would have lost their courage. D. Spartan women would have had to join the army.
B. Slaves could have staged a successful rebellion.
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In which form of government is power concentrated in just a few rulers? A. democracy B. monarchy C. oligarchy D. tyranny
C. oligarchy
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What was one reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys? A. These rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea. B. The location protected the people from land invasion. C. Periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming. D. These rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia.
C. Periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming.
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How did the Code of Hammurabi contribute to the development of civilization? A. publicly recording laws for all to see B. enforcing a democratic political system C. banning all forms of physical punishment D. mandating equal treatment of slaves and citizens
A. publicly recording laws for all to see
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Some ancient Egyptian statues portray pharaohs as sphinxes, beings with a human head and lion body. What does this fact imply about ancient Egyptian culture? A. Ancient Egyptian sculpting technique required a variety of tools. B. Ancient Egyptians used animal imagery to express traits such as strength. C. Art was only used in Ancient Egypt to honor the greatness of pharaohs. D. It was forbidden to show the features of a pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian art.
B. Ancient Egyptians used animal imagery to express traits such as strength.
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Spartan women also received physical training. Like the men, they learned how to run, jump, wrestle, and throw javelins. What conclusion can be drawn about Spartan women from this description? A. They disliked sports or exercise. B. They mainly ran their households. C. They did not enjoy their daily life. D. They were mostly strong and healthy.
D. They were mostly strong and healthy.
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What is the term for a person who has certain rights and responsibilities in a city-state or nation? A. artisan B. citizen C. republican D. slave
B. citizen
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What geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations? A. dense forests B. mountain passes C. river valleys D. smooth coastlines
C. river valleys
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What is an additional benefit when entering into civil society? A. freedom of religion B. predetermined fate C. rules and order D. social welfare
C. rules and order
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In geographical terms, how can the land of Greece be classified? A. continent B. island C. isthmus D. peninsula
D. peninsula
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What does the term democracy mean? A. rule of the few B. rule of the people C. rule of the leaders D. rule of the powerful
B. rule of the people
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Which statement best describes the importance of early Greek philosophers? A. They helped Greek people make daily household decisions. B. They described why gods and goddesses should be worshipped. C. They identified which events were clearly the work of the gods. D. They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
D. They promoted using the human mind to think and understand.
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