Quiz on Historical Contributions

The ancient Greek, Pythagoras, is best remembered for his contributions to —

• architecture

• politics

• literature

• mathematics

The word revolution signifies a great change in way of life. The Neolithic Revolution signifies a change in —

• a hunter-gathering lifestyle that changes to a nomadic lifestyle.

• a hunter-gathering lifestyle that changes to a settled, agrarian lifestyle.

• an agrarian lifestyle that changes to a hunter and gathering lifestyle.

• an agrarian lifestyle that changes to a nomadic lifestyle.

Mesopotamia is often called the cradle of civilization because –

• It is home to one of the earliest locations of hominids.

• It is home to one of the earliest industrialized areas.

• It is home to one of the earliest complex civilizations.

• It is home to one of the largest hunting and gathering societies.

Which of the following was developed by ancient civilizations and used by later classical civilizations as a basis for their law codes?

• Justinian’s Code

• Hammurabi’s Code

• Sumerian Body of Laws

• Egyptian Justice Code

Which of the following are characteristics of a civilization?

• The society creates agricultural surpluses.

• The society has specialized labor.

• The society has some sort of social hierarchy.

• All of the Above

Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—

• the pharaoh served as head of the military.

• the people considered their ruler to be a god

• the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.

• the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.

How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?

• with enforcement of his legal codes

• with taxation for his building projects

• with violence from his military’s tactics

• with tolerance for his people’s cultures

Which group is credited with the development of monotheism?

• Hebrews

• Buddhists

• Christians

• Muslims

Democracy in ancient Athens gave rights and privileges to which group below?

• women

• foreigners

• citizens

• men

What Greek word was used to describe the city-states and surrounding lands that made up the Greek Empire?

• Phalanx

• Polis

• Acropolis

• Helots