WHI SOL Reporting Category 6: Civics and Econ

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What was the primary role of hereditary rulers in early civilizations?

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To maintain dynasties of kings and pharaohs

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Which of the following best describes the political structure of Sparta? Options: Democracy with public debates, Oligarchy with a rigid social structure, Monarchy with hereditary rulers, Empire with centralized government

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Oligarchy with a rigid social structure

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How did the Roman Republic's government become more democratic in its decision-making process?

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By creating a representative democracy with assemblies and the Senate

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Explain how the Pax Romana contributed to the economic prosperity of the Roman Empire. Options: It led to the decline of trade routes, It established a uniform system of money, expanding trade, It restricted travel and trade on Roman roads, It increased taxes on foreign goods

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It established a uniform system of money, expanding trade

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What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in the Roman Republic?

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They codified Roman laws, providing a legal framework.

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Evaluate the role of Italian city-states in the development of the Renaissance.

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They served as trading centers connecting Europe with Middle Eastern markets.

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What was Machiavelli's perspective on power as described in "The Prince"?

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The end justifies the means, and rulers should do evil when necessary

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How did the manorial system function as a social and economic system during the Middle Ages?

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It was based on self-sufficient manors with a rigid class structure.

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Early civilizations had hereditary rulers such as kings or ______ in Egypt.

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Pharaohs

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What did bigger ships lead to?

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More trade of goods and ideas