Early Civilizations
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Classical Civilizations
Middle Ages in Europe
Middle Ages in Africa
100
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?
climate change led to longer growing season for farming
100
Totalitarianism is best characterized by?
a government having complete control over the lives of the people
100
How did the early Christian Paul contribute to the spread of Christianity?
As a missionary, he traveled around the Roman Empire converting people to Christianity.
100
Why was the time immediately following the fall of Rome called the Dark Ages?
There was little formal education for the masses.
100
Which of the following generalizations can be made about the Mongols during the Middle Ages?
They spread across Eurasia to become one of the largest empires in history.
200
Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
The pharaoh is considered a godking.
200
How does a republic differ from direct democracy?
A republic has representatives who are elected to office by the citizens.
200
Which classical civilization is considered the birthplace of democracy?
Greece
200
Which of Justinian’s actions reflects the close connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?
He built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.
200
Khalsa, The Five Ks, Monotheistic, and Guru Nanak Dev are all characteristics of which religion?
Sikhism
300
Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law?
Laws were made more consistent and predictable.
300
The U.S. Constitution creates a government that reflects all of the following principles of a democracy EXCEPT?
control of the media
300
Which pair of Greek mathematicians made great advances in geometry?
Euclid and Pythagoras
300
The medieval Church was a unifying force in Europe after the fall of Rome because it offered?
stability and security
300
Who ruled successfully over the Chinese people without brutality?
Kublai Khan
400
How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both began in the same modernday country.
400
Why would the Federalist Papers be considered a valid historical source?
The authors were involved in writing the Constitution.
400
Which values of Greek society are demonstrated in the subjects of their sculpture?
religious
400
Which of the following groups had the MOST political power?
Lords
400
All of the following technological advances began in Tang or Ming China and spread to other cultures of contact EXCEPT?
Optics
500
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?
the early Indus River Valley Civilization
500
What was Thomas Jefferson's reason for writing the section of the Declaration of Independence that reads ,"We hold these truths to be selfevident.....?"
to justify separation from Great Britain
500
What is the historical significance of Justinian's Law Code?
It was the foundation for Western legal tradition.
500
Why is the year 1215 important in history?
King John was forced to acknowledge the rights of his subjects.
500
What was the result of the Muslims moving into the area around Jerusalem?
They came into conflict with Christians.