SS Final Exam Review Packet

The Stone Age is:

• a period when humans used stone tools

• a time when dinosaurs lived

• the era of the Roman Empire

• the age of industrialization

Mesopotamia was located in:

• South America

• Northern Europe

• The Middle East

• East Asia

Ancient Egypt is important in world history because:

• It developed one of the earliest writing systems and monumental architecture.

• It was the first country to use gunpowder.

• It was the birthplace of democracy.

• It was the last ancient civilization to fall.

Ancient Greece is known for:

• Modern technology

• Democracy and philosophy

• Space exploration

• Industrial revolution

The Roman Empire was:

• A medieval kingdom in Asia

• An ancient civilization centered around Rome

• A modern European country

• A prehistoric tribe in Africa

Define the word 'Acropolis' using the textbook.

• A fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill.

• A marketplace in ancient Rome.

• A type of Greek column.

• A religious festival in Athens.

Define the word 'Agora' using the textbook.

• A public open space used for assemblies and markets in ancient Greece.

• A type of ancient Greek pottery.

• A religious festival in ancient Greece.

• A form of government in ancient Greece.

Define the word 'Artifact' using the textbook.

• An object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest.

• A natural formation found in the earth's crust.

• A type of plant used for medicinal purposes.

• A weather phenomenon caused by atmospheric pressure.

Define the word 'Barter' using the textbook.

• Exchange goods or services without using money.

• A system of government based on monarchy.

• A method of saving money in banks.

• A process of making laws for a country.

Define the term 'Caste system' using the textbook.

• A class structure determined by birth, especially in India.

• A system of government based on democracy.

• A method of organizing people by their favorite foods.

• A process for electing leaders in a community.