Midterm Review 2

What was a notable characteristic of Athens in ancient Greek civilization?

• It was a major center for agriculture.

• It practiced democracy.

• It was known for its isolationist policies.

• It had a matriarchal society.

What legal contribution did the Roman civilization make?

• Development of the magnetic compass.

• Establishment of a common system of written laws.

• Introduction of paper money.

• Creation of the concept of zero.

Which technological innovation was significant during the Song Dynasty in China?

• The steam engine.

• The printing press.

• The magnetic compass.

• The telescope.

What role did the Mongols play in Chinese history?

• They isolated China from the rest of the world.

• They unified southern and northern territories.

• They introduced democracy to China.

• They abolished trade routes.

What was a significant contribution of the Islamic Golden Age?

• The invention of the steam engine.

• The introduction of the concept of zero.

• The development of the printing press.

• The creation of the telescope.

What was a key factor in the wealth of West African empires?

• The Silk Road

• The Gold-Salt Trade

• The Spice Trade

• The Trans-Saharan Trade

How did the Ottoman Empire impact European trade dynamics?

• By closing all trade routes

• By controlling important trade routes

• By promoting free trade

• By isolating Europe from Asia

What characterized the Middle Ages in Europe?

• A democratic system

• A feudal system

• A capitalist system

• A socialist system

What was a significant effect of the fall of Rome?

• The rise of centralized power

• The unification of Europe

• The division of land into smaller kingdoms

• The spread of democracy

What event marked the spread of ideas during the Protestant Reformation?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The development of the printing press

• The discovery of electricity

• The creation of the internet