Global History 9 Midterm

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

• hunting and gathering for food

• the establishment of permanent settlements

Nomads can best be described as

• a person who moves from one place to another following food sources

• a person who only eats fruits and vegetables

• a person who stays in one place permanently

• a person who was involved in the French Revolution

Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi Code of Law reflect?

• All men were equal under the law.

• Fines were better than serving time in jail.

• People were treated differently based on their social class.

• People had a voice in their democratic government.

The early civilizations were all similar because they were

• dependent on fertile land

• monotheistic

• industrialized societies

• located in deserts

All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the assembly, where they could meet in the open to discuss and cast votes. This situation is an example of

• democracy

• totalitarianism

• absolutism

• communism

What is one similarity between the Greek civilizations of Athens and Sparta?

• they had the same kind of government

• they believed in the same gods and goddesses

• they both emphasized having a strong military

• they both believed in one god

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

• expansion of Hellenistic culture

• formation of the Christian Church

• increased support of the Mayan leaders

• decreased importance of the Silk Roads

The Pax Romana can best be described as:

• A time of war

• A time of peace and prosperity

• A time of economic instability

• A time of political weakness

In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in

• the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in society

• the rapid industrialization of the economy

• a strong belief in the importance of education

• a decrease in the importance of religion in India

The followers of Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in Karma, Dharma, and Reincarnation

• True

• False