SS 6B Semester Exam Review

What is a defining characteristic of a "Golden Age" in history?

• Decline in cultural achievements

• Economic instability

• Significant advancements in arts and science

• Frequent military conflicts

Which civilization was known for building Tenochtitlan on the largest lake?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Olmec

What type of farming technique is associated with the Aztecs?

• Terrace farming

• Slash and burn

• Chinampas

• Crop rotation

Which Mesoamerican civilization developed a calendar system that included lunar and solar calendars?

• Maya

• Aztec

• Inca

• Toltec

What was a significant achievement of the Inca civilization in terms of infrastructure?

• Building pyramids

• Developing floating gardens

• Creating an extensive road network

• Inventing the zero concept

What does the word "democracy" mean in Greek?

• Rule of the land

• Power of the people

• Government by the few

• Leadership of the majority

What type of democracy was practiced in ancient Athens?

• Representative democracy

• Monarchical democracy

• Direct democracy

• Indirect democracy

Who were allowed to participate in the Athenian democracy?

• All residents of Athens

• Free men who owned land

• Women and slaves

• All children over the age of ten

How is modern democracy different from Athenian democracy?

• Modern democracy allows only men to vote

• Modern democracy practices direct democracy

• Modern democracy uses a representative system

• Modern democracy excludes property owners

In a modern representative democracy, who makes the final decisions on laws?

• The general public

• Elected officials

• Non-governmental organizations

• Foreign advisors