Unit 1

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Which statement best describes life during the Paleolithic era? Options: Nomadic communities of hunters and gatherers., Urban communities of traders and soldiers., Farming communities of landowners and farmers., Migratory communities of ranchers.

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Nomadic communities of hunters and gatherers.

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Which statement best describes city-states during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Cities with their own unique complex institutions.

Front

How does the Code of Hammurabi develop Mesopotamian complex institutions?

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The Code of Hammurabi creates uniform laws throughout the empire.

Front

Which of the following legal principles developed in the Roman Empire and influenced the government of the United States?
- principle of retaliation
- principle of judicial review
- principle of divine right of kings
- principle of equal treatment under the law

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principle of equal treatment under the law

Front

Which of the following would be considered a theocracy?
- Rule by a monarch who was the leader of the army.
- Rule by a monarch who was considered to be a god.
- Rule by a monarch who was considered to be a tyrant.
- Rule by a monarch who was the son of the previous monarch.

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Rule by a monarch who was considered to be a god.

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Which of the following best describes a "dynasty" in Neolithic China? A dictator conquering land for resources. A religious leader holding political authority over farming communities. A noble family acquiring power through civil service exams.

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An emperor passes political power through his family line.

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How is cultural diffusion evident in the Olmec civilization?

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The inclusion of Ballgame courts in many Mesoamerican city-states.

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The image above is a 16-ton artifact from the Olmec civilization. What is a conclusion an archaeologist may conclude after discovering this?

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The artifact depicts someone of great importance.

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The abundant food supplies resulting from agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to —

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the development of specialized labor

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Pre-Historic people lived as ______________

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Hunter-Gatherers