Ancient Civilizations Question Preview (ID: 37652)


This Is A Review Of SOME Aspects Of The World's Early Civilizations. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

The Fertile Crescent that lies between the Tigris and Euphrates has had a significant impact on the Middle East because this area was the site of the
a) establishment of the first global empire
b) formation of the State of Israel
c) invasion of Kuwait by Iraq
d) development of early centers of civilization

The Code of Hammurabi is an example of
a) written rules for legal procedures
b) the power of strong kings to control trade
c) regulations on the way to conduct wars against neighboring nations
d) the power of a legislature to veto laws passed by absolute monarchs

The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly by the Tigris River, the Zagros Mountains and the Syrian Desert?
a) Chinese
b) Maya
c) Egyptian
d) Mesopotamian

A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the
a) conquest and settlement of Western Europe by the Egyptian Empire
b) establishment of a democratic system of government in Egypt
c) establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other kingdoms
d) decline of agriculture as an important occupation in Egypt

One reason that ancient kingdoms in western Africa prospered was that they
a) were located along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
b) had no contact with the rest of the world
c) followed the Hindu beliefs of their rulers
d) developed extensive trade in gold, ivory and salt

In ancient China, one effect on government of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of
a) soldiers
b) merchants
c) farmers
d) scholars

India's earliest civilizations were located in
a) mountainous areas
b) river valleys
c) coastal regions
d) dry steppes

Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?
a) adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
b) defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
c) establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty
d) use of Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Which civilization first developed a civil service system, invented gunpowder, and manufactured porcelain?
a) Aztec
b) Chinese
c) Japanese
d) Roman

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its
a) development of gunpowder
b) sea trade routes to Europe
c) acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
d) advancements in mathematics and medicine

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