Module 1 Test 1 Review

What was the Ice Age?

• A time when the Earth was warmer than today

• A cooling down of Earth's climate along with significant glacial coverage

• The time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth

• A period of intense volcanic activity

Why were early peoples able to use the Bering Land Bridge?

• It was covered by water

• It was a solid Icy path that connected Asia and North America

• It was used for trade between civilizations

• It was a pathway for migrating animals

What is one possible reason for the migration of early peoples in the Americas flowed north to south?

• Because they were escaping from predators

• Due to climate and resource availability

• They followed the sun northward

• They were searching for new civilizations

What was the earliest civilization in the Americas, and where was it located?

• Aztec; in Mexico

• Inca; in Peru

• Olmec; in present-day Mexico

• Maya; in Central America

How did the Aztecs build such a powerful, rich state?

• Through alliances with other tribes

• By conquering neighboring territories and tribute systems

• By engaging in trade only

• Through advanced farming techniques alone

Which of the four civilizations had a knotted string system for recording information?

• Olmec; they had the oldest artifacts

• Maya; they developed a complex writing system

• Aztec; they built Tenotchtitlan

• Inca; the quipu

What is the difference between a direct democracy and a republic?

• A direct democracy allows citizens to vote on laws directly, while a republic elects representatives.

• A direct democracy is ruled by a king, while a republic has elected officials.

• A direct democracy has no written laws, while a republic has a Constitution.

• A direct democracy is only found in small communities, while a republic is for large nations.

What is the importance of having a written law code?

• It allows for personal interpretation of laws

• It provides consistency and clarity in legal matters

• It is only necessary for large governments

• It helps to enforce religious beliefs

What was the relationship between knights and nobles?

• Nobles were often servants to knights

• Knights were landowners who protected nobles

• Nobles provided land and protection to knights in exchange for loyalty

• Knights and nobles had no significant relationship

How did the Crusades affect the feudal system?

• They strengthened the power of kings

• They had no effect on the feudal system

• They led to the decline of feudalism and increased trade

• They made feudal lords more powerful