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Q: The Neolithic revolution occurred when people discovered how to –
A: Grow food and domesticate animals
Q: What is a key feature of early civilizations ?
A: development of cities
Q: Where did the first cities emerge?
A: in river valleys
Q: Cultural diffusion occurred among early civilizations as a result of what activity?
A: trade
Q: Why was the government of Egypt considered a theocracy?
A: the pharaoh was considered a god-king
Q: The pyramids and the discovery of mummies are proof of the ancient Egyptians
belief in –
A: life after death
Q: The ancient civilization of Sumer developed the first form of writing called –
A: cuneiform
Q: What lasting impact did Hammurabi’s Code have on law?
A: laws were made more consistent and predictable
Q: Which geographic feature had the greatest impact on ancient Egypt?
A: the Nile river
Q: What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley cities had a well-organized
government?
A: well planned cities
Q: The Mandate of Heaven is the main idea behind what aspect of Chinese life?
A: the dynastic cycle
Q: Which letter shows the Indus Valley civilization?
A: letter A
Q: Which letter shows the civilization along the
Huang He river?
A: letter D
Q: Why was the Huang He nicknamed the river of sorrows?
A: it often flooded and destroyed crops
Q: The trade route that linked China with the west became known as the –
A: Silk Road
Q: Which letter marks the location of Sparta?
A: letter A
Q: Which letter indicates the center of
Minoan civilization?
A: letter D
Q: The geography of Greece helped create –
A: many small city states
Q: The Peloponnesian war was a conflict between –
A: Athens and Sparta
Q: Alexander the Great’s most lasting accomplishment was –
A: the spread of Greek Culture
Q: Athens enjoyed a golden age under the leadership of –
A: Pericles
Q: In the fields of art and literature, Romans were most influenced by who?
A: Greece
Q: During the Empire, the Roman legal system contributed in what way?
A: provided unity and stability to the Empire
Q: What was the Rome’s attitude towards people of different religions in the empire?
A: Romans generally tolerated religious differences
Q: What are the factors related to the “fall” of Rome?
A: invasions from Germanic tribes, corruption, heavy taxes
Q: What is Charlemagne best remembered for?
A: the revival of Latin learning
Q: What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe?
A: an exchange of land for services
Q: How did monks and nuns improve life during the middle ages?
A: cared for the sick and poor, schools for children, food and lodging for travelers
Q: New agricultural technologies in the middle ages led to –
A: increased food production
Q: Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society?
A: peasants
Q: The church had great power over people during the middle ages because –
A: it decided who could achieve salvation
Q: Two immediate results of the “fall” of the Roman Empire were –
A: (Dark Ages) a period of economic disorder and lack of central government
Q: Why was the Magna Carta important?
A: limited the power of the king and the king was made to obey the law
Q: What was the main goal of the Crusades?
A: to free the Holy Land
Q: The Reconquista refers to what?
A: campaign to drive the Muslims out of Spain
Q: Why is Joan of Arc remembered?
A: she led French troops to victories over the English in the 100 Years War
Q: The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of –
A: Greece and Roman
Q: Justinian’s Code of law was a revision of the laws of –
A: ancient Rome
Q: The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest size under what leader?
A: Justinian
Q: What was the leadership style that emerged in Russia?
A: autocratic
Q: What belief do Muslims, Jews, and Christians all share?
A: monotheism or the belief in one God
Q: What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
A: faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca
Q: Which Mali leader made the pilgrimage to Mecca?
A: Mansa Musa
Q: Axum prospered partly because of its port on the –
A: Red Sea
Q: Monsoon winds aided trade between East Africa and –
A: India
Q: The two products that dominated the Sahara trade where –
A: gold and salt
Q: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all benefitted from –
A: gold and salt trade
Q: According to Confucian tradition, which class had the lowest social standing
during Tang and Song China?
A: merchants
Q: The greatest influence on Korean culture came from –
A: China
Q: Japan’s greatest influence on culture came from its continuous contact with –
A: Korea