Ancient Civilization
- 1.
Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states?
- A.
Deserts
- B.
Mountainous terrain
- C.
Vast plains
- D.
Monsoons
Correct Answer
B. Mountainous terrain -
- 2.
One way in which The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, and The Mah¯abh¯arata are similar is that they are
- A.
Sets of written legal principles that spell out the rights of citizens
- B.
Stories that are tied to monotheistic religious beliefs
- C.
Paintings that depict heroes and cultural values
- D.
Works of literature that give historians information about early civilizations
Correct Answer
D. Works of literature that give historians information about early civilizations -
- 3.
• Preserved Hindu traditions • Produced fine poems and drama • Made advances in mathematics, science, and medicine These achievements refer to contributions of the
- A.
Gupta Empire
- B.
Persian Empire
- C.
Greek city-states
- D.
Tang dynasty
Correct Answer
A. Gupta Empire -
- 4.
Which development is most closely associated with the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?
- A.
Emergence of the Russian Orthodox Church
- B.
Division of the Roman Empire
- C.
Building of the Hagia Sophia
- D.
Fall of Constantinople
Correct Answer
A. Emergence of the Russian Orthodox Church -
- 5.
Which element of civilization is most clearly shown in this Maya artwork?
- A.
Urbanization
- B.
A system of education
- C.
A code of laws
- D.
Social classes
Correct Answer
D. Social classes -
- 6.
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that
- A.
Governments must provide their people with rights
- B.
Harsh laws are needed to control society
- C.
All subjects are equal under the law
- D.
Religion and government must be brought closer together
Correct Answer
B. Harsh laws are needed to control society -
- 7.
• Separated the cultures of Europe and Asia • Hindered, but did not prevent, invaders from entering India • Terraced to increase food production in South America Which geographic feature is being described in these statements?
- A.
River valleys
- B.
Steppes
- C.
Mountains
- D.
Tundra
Correct Answer
C. Mountains -
- 8.
The development of the concept of zero, the use of a decimal system, and the Buddhist cave paintings at Ajanta are all achievements of the
- A.
Inca Empire
- B.
Gupta Empire
- C.
Roman Republic
- D.
Kingdom of Songhai
Correct Answer
B. Gupta Empire -
- 9.
Which process is illustrated by the arrows shown on this map?
- A.
Immigration
- B.
Diffusion
- C.
Globalization
- D.
Nationalization
Correct Answer
B. Diffusion -
- 10.
This map illustrates the interaction between
- A.
Resources and technology
- B.
Religion and culture
- C.
Record keeping and civilization
- D.
Climate and disease
Correct Answer
A. Resources and technology -
- 11.
Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?
- A.
Rulers of the Roman Republic
- B.
Artists of the Italian Renaissance
- C.
Religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
- D.
Philosophers of ancient Greece
Correct Answer
D. Philosophers of ancient Greece -
- 12.
Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?
- A.
River valleys
- B.
Cool temperature
- C.
Location near strait
- D.
Mountains
Correct Answer
A. River valleys -
- 13.
One way in which the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code are similar is that each
- A.
Legalized monotheistic beliefs
- B.
Established legal standards
- C.
Provided records of economic activity
- D.
Supported republican governments
Correct Answer
B. Established legal standards -
- 14.
Which continent’s economic and political development has been influenced by the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River?
- A.
Asia
- B.
Africa
- C.
Europe
- D.
South America
Correct Answer
D. South America -
- 15.
• Kushites adapted Egyptian art and architecture. • Greeks adopted Phoenician characters for an alphabet. • Arabs used the Indian mathematical concept of zero. These actions are examples of
- A.
Filial piety
- B.
Cultural diffusion
- C.
Scientific research
- D.
Ethnocentrism
Correct Answer
B. Cultural diffusion -
- 16.
. . .“If a man has knocked out the teeth of a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be knocked out. If he has knocked out the teeth of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay one-third of a mina of silver.”. . . — Code of Hammurabi Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi’s code of laws?
- A.
All men are equal under the law.
- B.
Fines are preferable to physical punishment.
- C.
Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
- D.
Violence must always be punished with violence
Correct Answer
C. Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes -
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