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Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 34mins
Match the ancient river valley civilizations to the river they settled near :Huang He & Chang Jiang
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China
Match the ancient river valley civilizations to the river they settled near : Tigris and Euphrates
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China
Match the ancient river valley civilizations to the river they settled near : Nile
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China
Match the ancient river valley civilizations to the river they settled near : Indus & Ganges
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China
Who was the Babylonian king who created the first code of laws?
Pericles
Alexander the Great
Hammurabi
Sargon
Why was having a uniform code of laws so important?
To ensure consistency and fairness in legal proceedings
To allow for different interpretations of the law
To make laws more complex and difficult to understand
To limit the power of the government
What is the name for people who roam about and have not settled home?
Nomad
Wanderer
Stubborn
Hominid
What was the one new idea that allowed people to begin settling in one place? Why?
The invention of the wheel
The development of agriculture
The discovery of fire
The creation of language
What is NOT an element groups needed to be considered a civilization from the list below.
Stable Food Supply
Government
Social Structure
Clothing
Religion
Why was it important for Hammurabi of Babylon to establish laws?
To maintain order and justice in society
To expand his empire
To increase trade with neighboring regions
To build monumental architecture
The significance of farming for nomads is:
It provides a stable food source.
It allows for permanent settlements.
It helps in trading with other communities.
All of the above.
List the key elements of ancient civilizations.
Agriculture, writing, and urban development
Modern technology and internet
Space exploration and digital communication
Industrialization and global trade
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? The judicial, legislative, and executive branches have equal power and check the powers of the other branches.
Civilian Control of the military
Diversity
Pursuit of happiness
Checks and balances
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? All people have certain basic rights that the government protects. They are life, liberty, economic freedom, and the pursuit of happiness.
Civilian Control of the military
Diversity
Pursuit of happiness
Individual rights
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? Personal, economic, and political freedom is made available to all U.S. citizens.
Liberty
Democracy
Personal protection under the law
Justice
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? Citizens of the United States have a love for their country and what it represents.
Patriotism
Rule of law
The U.S. Constitution
Popular sovereignty
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? American government is ruled by the people through their vote.
Equality
Rule of law
The U.S. Constitution
Popular sovereignty
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? All U.S. citizens are to be treated the same under the law.
Equality
Rule of law
Police protection
Communism
People give up some personal freedoms for the good of a larger group of people.
Democracy
The U.S. Constitution
Pursuit of happiness
Common good
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? All people are to be treated fairly.
Justice
Patriotism
Pursuit of happiness
Common good
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? Different cultures, races, ethnic groups, religions, and lifestyles are all an important part of American society.
Justice
Patriotism
Pursuit of happiness
Diversity
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? The central and state governments of the U.S. share power.
Federalism
Rule of law
Pursuit of happiness
Diversity
Which Core Democratic Value fits this definition? This is protected by the Constitution, it includes all personal rights and their enjoyment, like the rights to marry, establish a home, bring up children, freedom to worship, have an occupation, speech, assembly, and press.
Democracy
Life
Pursuit of happiness
Equality
What type of government is described here? This government has the authority to make laws, resolve disputes, and issue administrative decisions. The power is held by the people because they can vote. The U.S. has this type of government.
Democracy
Monarchy
Declaration of Independence
Police state
What type of government is described here? Ruled by a king or queen. Power is passed down through the ruling family. Jordan is a country that operates this way.
Democracy
Monarchy
Communism
Police state
What is it called when someone worships MANY gods?
monotheism
polytheism
An textbook is an example of a...
Primary Source
Secondary Source
A King is to Governor as Parliament is to _____
Legislative Assemblies
Queen
President
Democracy
Which ancient civilization is known for building the pyramids?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Greeks
The Mayans
Explain how the development of agriculture contributed to the rise of civilizations.
It led to the extinction of certain species.
It allowed people to settle in one place and form communities.
It caused people to become nomadic.
It decreased food production.
The Enlightenment was best defined as the age of applying:
Reason to the human and natural worlds
Democratic ideals to government
The concept of social equality to a tax-free state
Religious superiority to society
Analyze the role of agriculture in the development of early human societies.
It led to the decline of trade.
It allowed for population growth and the establishment of cities.
It caused a decrease in technological advancements.
It resulted in the abandonment of permanent settlements.
What type of economy does the United States have?
Traditional
Command
Market
Mixed
