World History Fall24 Mezzio

Where was the world’s first civilization/empire?

• The oldest democracy was established in Athens

• It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia

• It is the location of ancient Rome

• It is the location of ancient China

Why did early Indian civilizations settle near rivers?

• Grain mills and other technologies were powered by the river.

• The wide river provided protection from other civilizations.

• Early Indian religions centered on the worship of rivers.

• The river provided easy access to both food and water.

In what way were the ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Chinese , and Indian civilizations similar?

• Each developed a system of irrigation.

• Each adopted a monotheistic religion.

• Each created a hieroglyphic writing form.

• Each prospered as a nomadic civilization.

Which contribution did the Mesopotamians make to the evolution of writing?

• They created the Phoenician alphabet

• They developed a system of script known as cuneiform, which involved making marks on clay tablets.

• They developed a system of hieroglyphics

• They created cave paintings, which led to the development of a system of symbols that represented words.

How did the Code of Hammurabi impact ancient Babylonian society?

• by reducing the influence of religion in politics and society

• by extending to citizens the right to participate in government

• by ensuring that all citizens were treated equally under the law

• by establishing punishments for crimes and limiting arbitrary justice

How did the Caste System impact ancient India?

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  Citizens played an important role in the decisions of the government.

• All people were treated equally regardless of their occupation.

• Religion did not affect the everyday lives of the people of the civilization.

• The rights and freedoms that people received at birth could not be changed.

What do Hindus believe happens to people after death?

• They believe that their souls ascend to nirvana.

• They believe that their souls will be reincarnated.

• They believe that their souls die with their bodies.

• They believe that their souls will live on in a paradise.

Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Islam

Why do followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam consider Moses an important figure?

• They believe he built a large wooden ark to save humanity from an enormous flood.

• They believe he was the son of God who sacrificed himself for the good of humanity.

• They believe he was the founder of the nation of Israel and the last of God's prophets.

• They believe he delivered God's law to humanity in the form of the Ten Commandments.

What feature of the ancient Athenian and Roman governments evolved into a key feature of the US government?

• concentration of government power

• civilian control of the military

• separation of church and state

• representative democracy