Early Civilizations Test Review

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Which revolution marked the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural societies?

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Neolithic Revolution

Front

What is one achievement of the civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt?

Back

Development of written languages

Front

Who were the Aryans?

Back

A nomadic group who settled in India and wrote the Vedas

Front

What did Ashoka, king of the Mauryan Empire, promote?

Back

Peace and Buddhism

Front

What geographic features influenced how people lived in the Indian subcontinent?

Back

Rivers, mountains, and monsoons

Front

Which two major world religions originated on the Indian subcontinent?

Back

Hinduism and Buddhism

Front

What is the goal for Hindus to escape the cycle of reincarnation?

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By fulfilling their dharma duties and receiving positive karma

Front

During which dynasty did Confucianism influence government and family life?

Back

Han dynasty

Front

Which of the following best describes the government of Athens? Democracy, Monarchy, Theocracy, Dictatorship

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Democracy

Front

How did the Achaemenid Empire rule its territory?

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Through conquest and allowing religious freedom