Elements of Civilization Quiz

What type of government controls monarchies?

• Central Government

• Thalassocratic Government

What is the focus of Thalassocratic Government?

• Control over land

• Control over the sea

What is the governance style of Central Government?

• Uniform laws and policies

• Varied policies

What is the primary economic focus of Thalassocratic Government?

• Agriculture

• Maritime trade

What does the Mandala System represent?

• Concentric circles around a ruler

• A linear hierarchy

What rights did women have in ancient Southeast Asia?

• Right of divorce

• No rights

What is the significance of writing in ancient civilizations?

• Preserving history

• Creating art

What was the primary religion in the Khmer Empire?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

What was the role of scribes in ancient civilizations?

• Writing down events

• Farming

What was the primary architectural achievement of the Khmer Empire?

• Angkor Wat

• The Great Wall