How did innovations such as irrigation, aqueducts, and improved farm transform civilization?
NC Final Exam - 6th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Innovations made it possible to expand settlements at arid locations.
Innovations increased the numbers of hunters and gatherers.
Innovations required smaller herds and less livestock.
Innovations decreased the size of cities.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Legalism: belief that leaders should rule force
Confucianism: The ruler bears responsibility or the well-being of the people and, therefore, for peace and order in the empire.
Chinese leaders moved from a legalistic government to a government based on Confucianism. How did Confucius transform the society?
Government leaders became concerned with the condition of China's citizens.
Military leaders became more important than educators and priests.
Farmers became less dependent on government subsides and support.
Merchants became concerned with the economic issues affecting China's citizens.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In 711 CE, the Moors invaded Spain and established Islamic rule. During this period, philosophy, mathematics, and science flourished in the nation. For instance, Ibn Zuhr, a physician and surgeon, tested medical procedures on animals before using them humans. His work was translated into Latin and Hebrew and had a significant impact on the medical field. Spain remained closely connected to Baghdad for 200 years before becoming independent. Spain was one of the wealthiest areas of Europe during the period of Moorish rule.
Based on the above passage, how did the Moorish invasion of Spain affect civilization in the region?
It forbade the advancement of philosophy and emphasized religion.
It led to the development of new scientific and mathematical techniques.
It created an isolated area of economic development and trade.
It transformed Spain into a society primarily concerned with military power.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Hammurabi was the king of Babylon from 1792 BCE to 1750 BCE. Hammurabi wrote The Code of Hammurabi, the oldest set laws known to exist, which was made up of 282 laws. The code was carved in stone for all to see and read
Facts about The Code of Hammurabi
* This was the first written code- people could see it. This increased people's ability to read.
* The code treated women fairly.
*The harsh punishment made civilization safer.
*The code reinforced class structure-punishments were different for the different classes.
Based on the above information, how did Hammurabi help to transform society?
His laws got rid of the existing class system.
He required that every class be punished equally.
He continued the practice of treating women differently from men.
His laws were written to include women.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
* Trade routes linking West African and North Africa required the shipment of goods across the hot, dry Sahara Desert. It was difficult for the traders to carry these goods along these trade routes.
* Domesticated camels were brought to the Sahara. The camels could go for long stretches without drinking, survive extreme temperatures, and haul heavy loads.
How did the camels affect the transport of goods across the Sahara Desert?
Traders were able to use camels to stop trans-Sahara shipments of goods.
Traders were able to drink the milk from camels during their journey.
Camels made travel across the desert more reliable and safer.
Camels slowed transport by requiring frequent drinks of water.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The Roman Forum: The Roman forum was located at the center of Ancient Rome. It was a gathering place where public events were held. Soon the forum grew to also include merchant shops, temples and government buildings. The forum became the religious, economic, and government center for Rome.
Based on the above information, how did the forum contribute to Roman civilization?
Instead of being solely focused on commerce, the forum also fulfilled cultural needs of the Romans.
The forum provided cheaper prices for Romans than other markets.
Government building were the focus of the forum, showcasing the power of the Roman government.
Forum ruins still can be found today, because they were so well built.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
As restrictions and prohibitions are multiplied in the Empire, the people grow poorer and poorer. When the people are subjected to overmuch government, the land is thrown into confusion.... The Greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and robbers there will be. Therefore the Sage says: "So long as I do nothing, the people will work out their own reformation, So long as I love calm, the people will right themselves. If only I keep from meddling, the people will grow rich, If only I am free from desire, the people will come naturally back to simplicity." - The Saying of Lao-Tzu: Government
What were Lao-Tzu's views on government?
Lao-Tzu thought that people were naturally evil and needed many laws to govern their behavior.
Lao-Tzu advocated for limited government involvement in people's everyday lives.
Lao-Tzu believed that only people from the upper class were fit to govern.
Lao-Tzu felt that regulations on trade would lead to more people becoming rich.
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