Exit Ticket - The House of Wisdom and Knowledge Preservation

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What was the main role of the House of Wisdom in the Islamic world?

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To preserve and share ancient knowledge

Answer explanation

Helped share → ideas in the Islamic world.

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Which type of knowledge was preserved in the House of Wisdom?

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Ancient Greek, Roman, and Indian texts

Answer explanation

Preserved → Greek, Roman, and Indian knowledge.

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Which characteristic of civilization is described by the specialization of labor in Sumerian cities?

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Specialization of labor

Answer explanation

Sumer → people had specific jobs like farming or making pottery.

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What factor influenced the development of government after the Neolithic Revolution? Options: Governments were needed to protect local religions from outside influences., Governments were needed to conquer better farmlands., Governments were needed to establish distinct social classes., Governments were needed to organize large community projects.

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Governments were needed to organize large community projects.

Answer explanation

Helped organize → farming and big projects.

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Which of the following is one of the major geographic patterns of early civilizations?
Options:
Early civilizations settled close to the equator.
Early civilizations were vulnerable to invasions.
Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources.
Early civilizations depended on trade with one another.

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Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources.

Answer explanation

Water → farming and trade.