First Empires- Vocabulary

What does the term "govern" mean?

• To ignore or neglect

• To control or strongly influence

• To destroy or dismantle

• To create or invent

What is an empire?

• A single city with no territories

• A state containing several cities or territories

• A small village with no political power

• A group of independent states with no central authority

What is an ally?

• A state that works alone to achieve its goals

• An independent state that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal

• A state that opposes other states

• A state that is neutral and does not engage in alliances

What is a cultural trait?

• A unique language spoken by only one person

• An idea or way of doing things that is common in a certain culture

• A rare artifact found in a museum

• A law that governs a specific region

What was Hammurabi's Code?

• A set of laws that governed life in the Babylonian Empire

• A collection of ancient stories and myths

• A guide to building structures in ancient times

• A list of famous Babylonian leaders

What does the "rule of law" mean?

• Only the poor must obey the law

• The idea that all members of a society - even the rich and powerful - must obey the law

• Laws are optional for everyone

• Only the government officials must follow the law

What does "abundant" mean?

• Scarce or rare

• Plentiful or having a large quantity of

• Expensive or costly

• Small or insignificant

Which of the following is an example of a cultural trait?

• The law of gravity

• Eating with chopsticks in certain Asian cultures

• The invention of the wheel

• The discovery of electricity

Which statement best describes an empire?

• A single family ruling a small village

• A large state with multiple cities and territories under one ruler

• A group of independent states with no central government

• A small community with no political influence

What is the significance of Hammurabi's Code in history?

• It was the first written language

• It was one of the earliest and most complete written legal codes

• It was a guide to ancient architecture

• It was a collection of ancient songs