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February Break Assignment

___1. One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that

  1. the location protected the people from land invasion
  2. periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming
  3. these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
  4. these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea

___2. Which characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, the Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He

(Yellow River) have in common?

  1. each society’s religious beliefs were based on monotheism
  2. urban communities were built using iron and steel tools
  3. the form of government in each community was based on male suffrage
  4. transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways

___3. One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the Maya were similar is that each

  1. developed extensive writing systems
  2. emphasized equality in education
  3. established monotheistic religions
  4. encouraged democratic participation in government

___4. “If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he

has knocked out a commoner’s tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.” -Code of Hammurabi

Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?

  1. all men were equal under the law
  2. fines were preferable to corporal punishment
  3. divisions existed between social classes
  4. violence was always punished with violence

___5. Neolithic revolution is characterized by

  1. an uprising of farmers
  2. switch from hunting and gathering to settlement and farming
  3. an overthrow of the Byzantine Empire
  4. the growth of nomadic farmers

___6. Which ancient civilization established the basisof Western democracy?

1 Phoenician2 Sumerian3 Egyptian4 Greek

___7. Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

1 All adult male citizens were eligible to vote.

2 All residents were given voting rights.

3 Women were allowed to vote in major elections.

4 Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections

___8. The ancient Athenians are credited with

1 inventing and using the wheel

2 eliminating slavery

3 establishing governments that had democraticelements

4 inventing the printing press

___9. Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?

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1 rigid social classes

2 emphasis on individualism

3 religious uniformity

4 mass education

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___10. The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by

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1 religious revival

2 social reform and political upheaval

3 economic decline

4 Artistic and literary achievements

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"…for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few

…an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care

of his own household. . . . We alone regard a man who takes no interest in

public affairs, not as a harmless but as a useless character…"- Pericles, 431 B.C.

___ 11. Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?

1 monarchy 2 aristocracy3 democracy 4 autocracy

"Let me say that our system of government doesnot copy the institutions

of our neighbors. It ismore the case of our being a model to others than

of our imitating anyone else. Our constitution is called a democracy because

power is in the hands, not of a minority,but of the whole people."

___12.Which early society is most likely described inthis quotation?

1 Spartan2 Athenian3 Babylonian4 Egyptian

___13. A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that

1 the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in western Europe

2 Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and19thcenturies'

3 Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered

4 Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West

___14. Impact of long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of

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1 military technology

2 religious doctrine

3 economic policy and planning

4 government and law

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___15. The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of

1 economics2 drama3 poetry4 law

___ 16.The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by

1 a strong central government

2 rule by a coalition of emperors and religiousleaders

3 universal suffrage in national elections

4 a strict adherence to constitutional principles

___ 17. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

1 a renewed interest in education and the arts

2 a period of disorder and weak central government

3 an increase in trade and manufacturing

4 the growth of cities and dominance by themiddle class'

"Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a

thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when

Europe was too weak to accomplish the task."

___ 18.Which empire is referred to in this quotation?

1 Hellenistic2 Byzantine3 Mongol4 Ottoman

___ 19.Rome during the PaxRomana and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages are examples of

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1 constitutional monarchies

2 centralized powers

3 feudal governments

4 Communist regimes

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___20.A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

1 a series of military defeats in Africa

2 political corruption and the instability of the government

3 the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire

4 continued acceptance of traditional religions

___ 21. Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance

1 A strong military led to national unity.

2 Written constitutions led to the establishmentof democratic governments.

3 Prosperity led to the creation of many worksof art.

4 Political instability led directly to the formationof unified nation-states.

___ 22.A major effect of the decline of the RomanEmpire was that western Europe

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1 came under the control of the Muslims

2 was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire

3 returned to a republican form of government

4 entered a period of chaos and disorder

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___ 23.After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of theRoman Empire became known as the

1 Persian Empire2 Mongol Empire3 Byzantine Empire 4 Gupta Empire

___ 24.All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open

discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of

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1 direct democracy

2 totalitarianism

3 parliamentary democracy

4 absolutism

___ 25. A major contribution of the Roman Empire to western society was the development of

1 gunpowder

2 the principles of revolutionary socialism

3 monotheism

4 an effective legal system

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