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Neolithic Revolution
Mesopotamia and Egypt
Greece and Rome
Asia and Africa
Mesoamerica
100
In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history? A. Farmers, B. Traders, C. Nomadic Herders, D. Hunters and Gatherers - (A. ABCD, B. BDAC, C. CABD, D. DCAB
D. DCAB
100
The Fertile Cresent that lies between the Tigris and the Euphrates Rivers has had a significant impact on the MIddle East because this area was the site of the
Development of early centers of civilization
100
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was (A. a renewed interest in education and the arts, B. a period of disorder and weak central government, C. an increase in trade and manufacturing, D. the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class)
B. a period of disorder and weak central government
100
One similarity between Axum, Kush, and Nubia was that they were (a. military leaders in the Neolithic Age, b. Rivers along which early trade developed, C. Writers of epic poems about Greek cities, D. Early civilizations in Africa)
D. Early Civilizations in Africa
100
Which statement about ancient American civilization expresses a historical theory rather than a historical fact? (A. Incas lacked a written language, B. The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire, c. Human sacrifice was an element of the Aztec religion, D. The Pyramid of the Sun was located at Teotihuacan
B. The spread of disease caused the downfall of the Mayan empire.
200
In the Middle East during neolithic times, the development of farming brought about (A. the establishment of permanent settlements, B. a return to a nomadic lifestyle, C. the rise of hunting as an important occupation, D. increased dependence on the exportation of oil.)
A. the establishment of permanent settlements
200
A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the (a. conquest and settlement of Western Europe by the Egyptian Empire, B. establishment of a democratic system of government in Egypt, C. establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other kingdoms, D. decline of agriculture as an important occupation in Egypt)
C. Establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other kingdoms
200
Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy?
Greek
200
One reason that ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they
Developed extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt
200
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochitlan
300
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the (A. change from nomadic herding to settled farming, B. growth of iron toolmaking technology, C. migration of early peoples to the Americas, D. decline of large empires)
A. change from nomadic herding to settled farming
300
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
Favorable Geography
300
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
Strong Central Government
300
The primary reason the Bantu-speaking people of West Africa migrated southward and eastward between 500 B.C. and A.D. 1500 was to (a. flee warfare, B. seek religious freedom, C. establish a colonial empire, D. find land for farming and grazing)
D. find land for farming and grazing
300
The Inca used this farming style in the side of a mountain
Terrace Farming
400
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution? (a. food supplies became more reliable, b. new sources of energy became available., c. people became more nomadic, D. populations declined)
A. Food supplies became more reliable
400
The Code of Hammurabi is an example of
Written rules for legal procedures
400
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens? (A. all adult male citizens were eligible to vote, B. All residents were given voting rights, C. Women were allowed to vote in major elections, D. Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections.)
A. All adult male citizens were eligible to vote
400
India's earliest civilizations were located in
B. River Valleys
400
Who conquered the Aztecs?
Hernan Cortes
500
The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with (a. using child labor in factories, b. domesticating plants and animals, c. learning to control fire, d. developing iron technology)
B. domesticating plants and animals
500
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
Recorded existing laws for all to see
500
The ancient Roman's most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
Law
500
Which Civilization first developed a civil service system, invented gunpowder, and manufactured porcelain?
Chinese
500
Located in the Andes
Inca