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1 Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

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• Centralized governments
• Organized religions
• Social Classes
• Specialization of labor

	Economic Development in Ancient Egypt
	Cultural Diffusion in Mohenjo-Daro
	Features of the Old Stone Age
	Characteristics of Civilizations

2 Subsistence farming can best be defined as

	harvesting a surplus of crops to be sold for profit
	producing just enough food for a family’s survival
	domesticating animals to transport goods
	irrigating crops to increase production

3 A direct result of the Neolithic Revolution is that people

	began living in permanent settlements
	developed a nomadic way of life
	depended on hunting and gathering
	used crop rotation to increase agricultural output

4 During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?

	Iron Age
	Old Stone Age
	Neolithic Revolution
	Scientific Revolution

5 The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures

	developed along rivers
	used the ziggurat form for their temples
	established trade routes to China
	used a hieroglyphic writing system

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

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

7 Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?

	education
	birth
	geographic location
	individual achievement

8 What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

	The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
	A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
	An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
	Abundant natural resources encouraged selfsufficiency.

9 Which statement most likely represents the view of a citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta?

	"The government and society in Sparta are so strict. The people have little voice in government."
	"I feel as though I have never left home. Everything here is the same as it is in Athens."
	"This society allows for more freedom of expression than I have ever experienced in Athens."
	"I have never heard of a society like Sparta that believes in only one God."

10 What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

	expansion of Hellenistic culture
	formation of the Christian church
	decreased importance of the Silk Roads
	increased support of the Mayan leaders

11 Which condition characterized Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire and China after the fall of the Manchu dynasty?

	weak centralized authority and interference from outsiders
	renewed interest in artistic pursuits such as painting and sculpture
	democratic rule and a coordinated economic policy
	increased construction of roads, bridges, and other public works

12 How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?

	The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from their neighbors.
	The harsh climate prevented agricultural production on the Italian peninsula.
	The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions of’ the Italian peninsula.
	The location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region.

13 The Twelve Tables were the written laws of

	ancient Babylonia
	the Mauryan Empire
	the British Empire
	ancient Rome

14 China under the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy because they

	developed extensive trade networks
	created classless societies
	encouraged democratic ideals
	established free-market economies

15 An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

	a renewed interest in education and the arts
	a period of disorder and weak central government
	an increase in trade and manufacturing
	the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class

16 Constantinople’s location on the Bosporus Strait was one reason that the Byzantine Empire was able to

	conquer the Russian city of Moscow
	spread Judaism throughout western Europe
	control key trade routes between Europe and Asia
	unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches

17 In western Europe, feudalism developed after the

	Roman Empire collapsed
	Renaissance began
	city of Constantinople fell
	Mongols invaded

18 The term feudalism is best defined as a

	holy war between Christians and Muslims
	process in which goods are traded for other goods
	division of political power between three separate branches
	system in which land is exchanged for military service and loyalty

19 During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the

	amount of money earned
	level of education achieved
	number of slaves owned
	amount of land possessed

20 Which economic system existed in Europe during the early Middle Ages?

	free market
	socialism
	manorialism
	command

21 Which institution served as the primary unifying force in medieval western Europe?

	legislature
	church
	monarchy
	military

22 “The Peace of God declared that feudal warfare could not take place on church property, and it promised sanctuary in churches and abbeys to fugitives from combat. The Truce of God forbade fighting from Wednesday evening until Monday morning, on holidays, and during the religious seasons of Christmas and Lent. . . .” — Medieval and Early Modern Times

This quotation implies that

	the church had considerable political power during this time.
	war was limited to religious holidays
	religion was dictated by feudal law
	landlords determined when warfare took place