History Flashcard

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What were the early peoples who followed their food sources known as?

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Nomads

Answer explanation

The early peoples who followed their food sources were known as nomads. They moved from place to place in search of food, unlike settlers, farmers, or artisans who established permanent homes or specialized in crafts.

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What was the Neolithic Revolution?

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The transition from nomadic life to agriculture and settlement

Answer explanation

The Neolithic Revolution marked the shift from a nomadic lifestyle to settled agriculture, allowing humans to cultivate crops and domesticate animals, which fundamentally changed societies and led to the development of civilizations.

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How did the population of prehistoric people differ from those after the Neolithic Revolution?

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Prehistoric populations were smaller and more nomadic.

Answer explanation

Prehistoric populations were generally smaller and more nomadic, relying on hunting and gathering. In contrast, after the Neolithic Revolution, populations grew larger and became more settled due to the advent of agriculture.

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Which of the following is a characteristic archaeologists use to qualify a development as a civilization? Advanced cities, Nomadic lifestyle, Lack of social structure, Absence of trade

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Advanced cities

Answer explanation

Archaeologists identify 'advanced cities' as a key characteristic of civilization, indicating urban development, complex social structures, and economic systems, unlike nomadic lifestyles or lack of trade and social structure.

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What is the significance of Hammurabi’s Code?

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It was the first written code of laws in human history.

Answer explanation

Hammurabi's Code is significant as it represents the first written code of laws in human history, establishing a legal framework that influenced future legal systems and governance.

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One reason that ancient kingdoms in Africa were prosperous was:

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Rich natural resources

Answer explanation

Ancient African kingdoms thrived due to rich natural resources like gold, salt, and fertile land, which facilitated trade and economic growth, making this the primary reason for their prosperity.

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Democracy originated in which location?

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Ancient Greece

Answer explanation

Democracy originated in Ancient Greece, particularly in the city-state of Athens, where citizens participated directly in decision-making, laying the foundation for modern democratic systems.

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How did geography influence Ancient Greece’s government?

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It led to the development of city-states.

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Geography, with its mountains and seas, fragmented Ancient Greece into isolated regions, leading to the rise of independent city-states rather than a unified empire or centralized government.

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Which of the following is a contribution made by the Ancient Greeks to Western Civilization? Democracy, Feudalism, Industrialization, Colonialism

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Democracy

Answer explanation

The Ancient Greeks are credited with the development of democracy, a system of government where citizens have a say in decision-making. This concept has significantly influenced Western political thought and practice.

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What innovations were made by the Romans in the areas of technology and government?

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Aqueducts and the Republic system

Answer explanation

The Romans innovated with aqueducts, which revolutionized water supply, and established the Republic system, a form of government that influenced modern democracies. Other options do not relate to Roman innovations.