Midterm Review 2

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What was a notable characteristic of Athens in ancient Greek civilization?

Back

It practiced democracy.

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What legal contribution did the Roman civilization make?

Back

Establishment of a common system of written laws.

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Which technological innovation was significant during the Song Dynasty in China? Options: The steam engine, The printing press, The magnetic compass, The telescope.

Back

The magnetic compass.

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What role did the Mongols play in Chinese history?

Back

They unified southern and northern territories.

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What was a significant contribution of the Islamic Golden Age?

Back

The introduction of the concept of zero.

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What was a key factor in the wealth of West African empires? Options: The Silk Road, The Gold-Salt Trade, The Spice Trade, The Trans-Saharan Trade

Back

The Gold-Salt Trade

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How did the Ottoman Empire impact European trade dynamics?

Back

By controlling important trade routes

Front

What characterized the Middle Ages in Europe? A democratic system, A feudal system, A capitalist system, A socialist system

Back

A feudal system

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What was a significant effect of the fall of Rome? Options: The rise of centralized power, The unification of Europe, The division of land into smaller kingdoms, The spread of democracy

Back

The division of land into smaller kingdoms

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What event marked the spread of ideas during the Protestant Reformation? Options: The invention of the steam engine, The development of the printing press, The discovery of electricity, The creation of the internet

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The development of the printing press