World History SWS Final Exam Review PT.1

What is the definition of a civilization?

• A large wall built to protect a country

• A type of government where people vote on laws

• A single family ruling over a territory

• A group of humans living together in a complex society with culture and technology

Where did the first civilizations typically begin?

• Near rivers

• On islands

• In mountainous regions

• In deserts

What was the Great Wall of China built for?

• To protect against floods

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect from nomadic invaders

• To mark the boundaries of the empire

Which period was marked by a revival of Classical learning and wisdom and a golden age of art?

• Classical East

• Renaissance

• Classical West

• Medieval Times

What major change occurred during the Reformation?

• The building of the Great Wall

• The invention of the printing press

• The establishment of democracy

• The formation of Protestant denominations

What system describes the medieval social structure where people were given land and protection in return for service?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Dynastic rule

• Monarchy

What is a dynasty?

• A TV Show

• a succession of rulers from the same family

• How Roman history is split up

• A team that is really good for a long time

Which ancient civilization had the first democratic government?

• China

• Rome

• Egypt

• Greece

Which civilization built the Colosseum?

• Roman

• Greek

• Mesopotamian

• Chinese

Christianity is a monotheistic religion that was founded in which civilization?

• Native American

• Greek

• Roman

• Mesopotamian