Classical Civs Final Review

Knowledge about trade wind patterns and the ability of sailors to utilize them on the Indian and Atlantic Oceans demonstrate that

• government monopolies affect trade

• geography and technology influence economic activity

• 1. economic concepts dominate the study of transportation

• laws and customs regulate exchanges across international waters

The Hellenistic culture, associated with the rule of Alexander the Great, developed as a result of

• ethnocentrism

• cultural diffusion

• direct democracy

• embargos

Which geographic feature served as a barrier to political unity and encouraged the rise of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• plains

• mountain ranges

• navigable rivers

• numerous ports

Both the Han and the Roman empires declined as a result of

• 1. undisciplined armies and limited access to trade

• overexpansion and foreign invasions by nomadic peoples

• inefficient theocratic rulers and few government regulations

• harsh climates and high taxes

The pyramids of ancient Mesoamerica and the aqueducts of ancient Rome demonstrate that these early civilizations

• 1. used large wooden structures for protection

• practiced religious toleration

• were able to prevent flooding

• had advanced technology

Language, cities, government, different jobs, religion, social classes and systems of writing are all examples of what?

• Elements of a Civilization

• Elements of Nomadic Lifestyle

• Elements of the Paleolithic Age

• Elements of the Stone Age

One effect og rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of

• absolute monarchies

• separate, independent city-states

• extensive trade with the Persians

• Monotheism

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

• Greece and Rome were often at war.

• The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.

• Military leaders found small Greek settlements to control.

• The Greek people had many different languages and religions.

What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?

• 1. expansion of Hellenistic culture

• 1. formation of the Christian church

• 1. decreased importance of the Silk Roads

• 1. increased support of the Mayan leaders

Putting a heavy emphasis on military, Sparta was considered to be a _____ society

• Democratic

• Republican

• Militaristic

• Monotheistic