Semester 1 Final Exam Review Part 1

Of the six characteristics of civilization, what is the organization and management of a society’s resources and people called?

• Monumental Architecture

• Administration Systems

• Division of Labor

• Urban Centers

Which of the following was a major technological advancement of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• The invention of paper

• complex drainage system and urban planning

• Advanced irrigation techniques

• Development of the decimal system

Which of the following best describes a major political influence in Israel's history?

• The establishment of a democratic government

• The dominance of a single political party

• The lack of political parties

• The creation of a monarchy

What are the central ideas of Buddhism?

• The pursuit of enlightenment through meditation and prayer.

• The belief in the infinite cyclical nature of life and reincarnation.

• The establishment of a classless society based on economic equality.

• The importance of following the eightfold path to break the wheel of karma.

What was one of the fundamental ideas of Confucianism that influenced Chinese civilization?

• The importance of filial piety and ethical relationships

• The belief in reincarnation and karma

• The promotion of scientific inquiry and technological innovation

• The concept of a classless society

Which of the following was a major political influence of classical China?

• The establishment of democratic city-states

• The promotion of religious tolerance across diverse ethnic groups

• The practice of feudalism is similar to medieval Europe

• The implementation of a centralized bureaucratic system

Which contribution did ancient Athenians make to the development of democratic-republican government?

• the first democracy

• the first government by elected representatives

• the first written bill of rights

• the first written set of laws

Caste became an integral part of the Hindu faith. How did this affect the development of the Indian civilization?

• Buddhism was totally replaced by Hinduism in India until modern times.

• The Aryans refused to accept Hinduism and remained at war with the pariahs.

• The Vaishyas, the banking/merchant class, became most powerful in government.

• The Brahmans, or the priestly class, became the power in the Indian civilization

Which geographic characteristic most influenced where the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt developed?

• They appeared on plateaus, which provided flat areas to build towns and cities

• They developed in deserts, which offered easy construction of roadways.

• They began in steep mountains, which offered protection from foreign invaders

• They arose in river valleys, which offered mild climates and fertile soil.

This is a secondary source on the Neolithic Revolution.

During the Neolithic Revolution, farmers in Mesopotamia and Egypt created a basic calendar to keep track of when to plant and harvest their crops. They also made simple tools, such as plows, to help with their work. Various types of weaponry also emerged as people living in villages had to protect their valuable resources.

 

What important changes does this author argue followed the Neolithic Revolution?

• The introduction of agriculture allowed humans to move away from permanent settlements.

• Major occupations changed from agriculture to the hunting and gathering of food.

• New technologies developed after people established permanent settlements.

• Families no longer needed to cooperate with others to obtain enough food.