Unit 0: World History BEFORE 1200

What was a major turning point in human history that allowed for the development of settled societies and surplus food production?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Neolithic Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Age of Exploration

Which of the following was an early use of writing systems in Mesopotamia and Egypt?

• Recording music

• Practical record-keeping

• Writing novels

• Creating maps

Which legal code established the principle of codified law and social stratification in early civilizations?

• Justinian Code

• Hammurabi’s Code

• Napoleonic Code

• Magna Carta

How did Buddhism challenge the social hierarchy in South Asia?

• By supporting the caste system

• By preaching liberation from desire and suffering

• By enforcing strict social classes

• By promoting monarchy

Which empires are mentioned as examples of advanced administrative systems and cultural exchange before 1200 CE?

• British and French Empires

• Achaemenid Persian, Han Chinese, and Roman Empires

• Ottoman and Mughal Empires

• Aztec and Inca Empires

What does the example of weaponry being improved after conflict illustrate about technological diffusion?

• Innovation only happens in times of peace

• Conflict can drive technological advancement

• Technology never changes

• Trade is unrelated to technology

How did the Phoenicians contribute to the spread of civilization?

• By building pyramids

• Through seafaring and mercantile diplomacy

• By inventing gunpowder

• By conquering the Roman Empire

What does the diversity of early civilizations before 1200 CE highlight?

• All civilizations were the same

• Unique cultural expressions and practices

• Only one religion existed

• There was no trade between civilizations

Why was access to water important for early civilizations?

• It was used for entertainment

• It was critical for agriculture and population growth

• It was only used for religious rituals

• It was not important at all

How did legal frameworks contribute to early societies?

• They made societies less organized

• They were only used for religious purposes

• They were essential for maintaining order in complex societies

• They discouraged trade and communication