Final Exam Review Pt 1

Front

What traits do all of the ancient river valley civilizations have in common?

Back

system of writing, based near a river, relying on agriculture or trade for their economy

Front

Egyptian pharaohs were considered gods on earth. The concept of a leader ruling with the power of God or as a god is known as ________ (SSWH1a)

Back

Theocracy

Front

Which code applied the principle of retaliation, or “an eye for an eye”?

Back

Hammurabi’s Code

Front

The period known as the Pax Romana included all of the following EXCEPT _____________.

Back

constant warfare.

Front

Athens was a militaristic state, while Sparta was built on philosophy and trade.

Back

False

Front

What characteristics of Constantinople allowed it to become a center of trade?

Back

Geographic Location

Front

The holy book for followers of Islam was the ____________.

Back

Quran

Front

Mali and other Sudanic kingdoms prospered by controlling the __________________. (SSWH6)

Back

Trans-Saharan Trade

Front

What were the two most important items traded in the Empire of Ghana?

Back

Gold and Salt

Front

Which of the following is not one of the 5 Pillars of Islam? Fasting, Hajj to Mecca, Prayer

Back

Marriage