Civics and Economics

What type of rulers were part of the dynasties mentioned in the development of social patterns?

• Elected officials

• Hereditary rulers

• Military leaders

• Religious figures

What was a characteristic of the class systems mentioned in the development of social patterns?

• Equality for all

• Acceptance of slavery

• No social hierarchy

• Freedom for peasants

What is one of the actions taken by a new dynasty according to the dynastic cycle?

• Taxes people too much

• Lets infrastructure decay

• Brings peace

• Treats people unfairly

What were the world's first states?

• City-states, kingdoms, and empires

• Nations and republics

• Provinces and territories

• Colonies and protectorates

What was often the basis for the development of a centralized government in early states?

• Economic authority

• Military power

• Religious authority

• Democratic principles

Which of the following is an example of a written code of law from early civilizations?

• Magna Carta

• Code of Hammurabi

• Napoleonic Code

• Justinian Code

What metals were commonly used for tools and weapons in ancient economic development?

• Gold and silver

• Copper and tin

• Bronze and iron

• Lead and zinc

What was a significant result of agricultural surplus in ancient times?

• Decrease in population

• Development of better tools, plows, and irrigation

• Decline in trade

• Reduction in city development

Which civilization is known for increasing trade along rivers and seas?

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

• Greeks

• Romans

What was one of the developments in ancient cultures related to labor?

• Development of democracy

• Development of slavery

• Development of capitalism

• Development of feudalism