Flashcard on Historical Contributions

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The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to —

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mathematics

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The Neolithic Revolution signifies a change in —

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a hunter-gathering lifestyle that changes to a settled, agrarian lifestyle.

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Mesopotamia is often called the cradle of civilization because –

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It is home to one of the earliest complex civilizations.

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Which of the following was developed by ancient civilizations and used by later classical civilizations as a basis for their law codes?
Justinian’s Code, Hammurabi’s Code, Sumerian Body of Laws, Egyptian Justice Code

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Hammurabi’s Code

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Which of the following are characteristics of a civilization? The society creates agricultural surpluses. The society has specialized labor. The society has some sort of social hierarchy.

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All of the Above

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Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—

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the people considered their ruler to be a god

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How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?

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with tolerance for his people’s cultures

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Which group is credited with the development of monotheism?

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Hebrews

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Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below? women, foreigners, citizens, men

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citizens

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What Greek word was used to describe the city-states and surrounding lands that made up the Greek Empire?

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Polis