9) Midterm Review

Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?

• river valleys

• cool temperatures

• locations near a strait

• mountains

Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?

• political harmony

• favorable geography

• universal education

• religious differences

One way in which the Huang He, the Indus, and the Nile civilizations were similar is that they each

• flourished by trading salt and gold

• developed monotheistic religions

• suffered repeated invasions

• originated in river valleys

What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

• Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.

• An inland location hindered trade and colonization

• The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.

• A lack of natural seaports limited communication.

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

• belief in one God

• separate, independent city-states

• extensive trade with the Persians

• absolute monarchies

How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?

• Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.

• Tropical climate discouraged urban development.

• Flat plains made centralized rule possible.

• Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.

The history of which classical civilization was shaped by the monsoon cycle, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River?

• Maurya Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• ancient Greece

• ancient Egypt

What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in world history?

• Domestication of animals and cultivation of crops led to settled communities

• Spoken language was used to improve communication

• Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time

• Stone tools and weapons were first developed.

Early peoples who moved frequently as they searched for the food they needed for survival are called

• hunters and gatherers

• village dwellers

• subsistence farmers

• guild members

One way in which the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code are similar is that each

• supported republican governments

• provided records of economic activity

• established legal standards

• legalized monotheistic beliefs