Question 1

Which of the following statements would most accurately complete this list?

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The rise of permanent settlements

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The use of the chariot

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The development of sanitation systems

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The invention of the water wheel

Question 2

Chinese and Indian civilizations evolved more slowly due to:

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Physical barriers that limited trade with other civilizations

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Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations were more intelligent

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Pride in their individual cultures and an unwillingness to mix with other cultures

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Mesopotamia’s access to oil allowed for quicker advancements in technology

Question 3

The statements in the box show that the ancient civilizations who developed these concepts placed an emphasis on --

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Law

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Architecture

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Anarchy

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Trade

Question 4

A difference between Hammurabi’s Code and the Ten Commandments is…

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Hammurabi’s Code consists of harsh punishments that are laid out in civil laws, the Ten Commandments establishes religious laws.

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Hammurabi’s Code is still enforced in modern European culture, and the Ten Commandments have no spiritual impact on followers of Judaism and Christianity.

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The Ten Commandments consists of harsh punishments that are laid out in civil laws, Hammurabi's Code establishes religious laws.

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Hammurabi’s Code promoted equality amongst all social classes, and the Ten Commandments sometimes distinguished amongst individuals.

Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes a monarchy?

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A King or Queen is in charge

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God or the gods rule

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Multiple leaders share power

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All citizens participate directly

Question 6

Which title best completes this diagram?

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Elements of a Civilization

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Geographic features common to early civilizations

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Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age

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Elements common only to the Sumerians of Mesopotamia

Question 7

What change began in Neolithic Age about 8,000 BC that led to the creation of permanent settlements?

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Farming

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Trading

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Building

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Hunting

Question 8

Neolithic people began trading resources because of…

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Surplus of products

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Geographic barriers

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Colder climate

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Food shortages

Question 9

Early river valley civilizations influenced the development of classical civilizations in which of the following ways?

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The focus on job specialization led to advancements in science, technology and mathematics.

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The food shortages in the river valleys led to a mass migration of people into the mountain regions.

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All classical civilizations adopted the same religious philosophy and belief system.

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The caste system in India created equal opportunities for all future societies and was eventually adopted by civilizations in China as well.

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