Unit 2 Mini Flashcard - World History

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The Neolithic Revolution brought on which of these major changes? Nomads continued to follow animals for food, Shortage of crops led to massive fighting, People began settling and those grew to large civilizations

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People began settling and those grew to large civilizations

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What set of laws has had a lasting impact by creating consistent laws?

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Code of Hammurabi

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A government in which religious leaders hold all the power is an example of a.....

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Theocracy

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True or False: The Akkadian Empire is considered the first empire.

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True

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Which system of writing, considered the oldest in the world, was created by the Sumerians?

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Cuneiform

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Which of these is NOT a major characteristic of a civilization? Art produced, Systems of writing, Social Structures, Irrigation systems

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Irrigation systems

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What factor in the Neolithic Revolution helped to build strong civilizations, wealth, and economic growth? Options: Irrigation, Religious orders, Trade/barter systems, Military leadership

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Trade/barter systems

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True or False: As people settled into larger civilizations/cities, social classes were eliminated.

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False