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Early Humans
Ancient China and Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
100
The early civilizations of the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley were similar because they were (1) industrialized societies (2) monotheistic (3) dependent on fertile land (4) dependent on each other for trade
(3) dependent on fertile land
100
Filial piety and the five relationships are most often associated with (1) Hinduism (2) Daoism (3) animism (4) Confucianism
(4) Confucianism
100
Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states? (1) deserts (2) mountainous terrain (3) vast plains (4) monsoons
(2) mountainous terrain
200
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures - developed along rivers - used the ziggurat form for their temples - established trade routes to China - used a hieroglyphic writing system
- developed along rivers
200
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that (1) governments must provide their people with rights (2) harsh laws are needed to control society (3) all subjects are equal under the law (4) religion and government must be brought closer together
(2) harsh laws are needed to control society
200
Which statement about ancient Greece is an opinion rather than a fact? (1) Mountainous terrain was an obstacle to Greek political unity. (2) The Spartan culture placed an emphasis on military skills. (3) Athens granted voting rights to male citizens only. (4) Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.
(4) Greek architecture was superior to Persian architecture.
300
Which characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, the Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He (Yellow River) have in common? - each society’s religious beliefs were monotheistic - urban communities were built using iron and steel tools -the form of government in each community was based on male voting - transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways
- transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways
300
The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers are most closely associated with the (1) Maurya Empire (2) Qin dynasty (3) Persian Empire (4) Hellenistic culture
(2) Qin dynasty
300
One way in which filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in ancient Athens are similar is that both (1) emphasized duties and responsibilities in society (2) encouraged the development of advanced technology (3) promoted respect for the physical environment (4) required that legalist principles be followed
(1) emphasized duties and responsibilities in society
400
One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that -the location protected the people from land invasion - periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming - these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia - these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
- periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming
400
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens? (1) development of direct democracy (2) diffusion of a monotheistic belief system (3) promotion of the equality of all humans (4) creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
(1) development of direct democracy
500
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it (1) influenced climatic changes (2) included the domestication of plants and animals (3) encouraged a nomadic lifestyle (4) caused a decline in population
(2) included the domestication of plants and animals