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DATE _______________
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February Break Assignment
___1. One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that
1. the location protected the people from land invasion
2. periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming
3. these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
4. these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
___2. Which characteristic did the early civilizations that developed along the Nile, the Tigris-Euphrates and the Huang He
(Yellow River) have in common?
1. each society’s religious beliefs were based on monotheism
2. urban communities were built using iron and steel tools
3. the form of government in each community was based on male suffrage
4. transportation and communication were promoted by a mild climate, fertile soil, and natural waterways
___3. One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the Maya were similar is that each
1. developed extensive writing systems
2. emphasized equality in education
3. established monotheistic religions
4. encouraged democratic participation in government
___4. “If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he
has knocked out a commoner’s tooth, he shall pay one-third mina of silver.” -Code of Hammurabi
Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?
1. all men were equal under the law
2. fines were preferable to corporal punishment
3. divisions existed between social classes
4. violence was always punished with violence
___5. Neolithic revolution is characterized by
1. an uprising of farmers
2. switch from hunting and gathering to settlement and farming
3. an overthrow of the Byzantine Empire
4. the growth of nomadic farmers
___6. Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?
1 Phoenician
2 Sumerian
3 Egyptian
4 Greek
___7. Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
1 All adult male citizens were eligible to vote.
2 All residents were given voting rights.
3 Women were allowed to vote in major elections.
4 Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
___8. The ancient Athenians are credited with
1 inventing and using the wheel
2 eliminating slavery
3 establishing governments that had democratic elements
4 inventing the printing press
___9. Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?
1 rigid social classes
3 religious uniformity
2 emphasis on individualism
4 mass education
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___10. The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by
1 religious revival
3 economic decline
2 social reform and political upheaval
4 Artistic and literary achievements
"… for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few
… an Athenian citizen does not neglect the state because he takes care
of his own household. . . . We alone regard a man who takes no interest in
public affairs, not as a harmless but as a useless character…"
- Pericles, 431 B.C.
___ 11. Which type of political system does this quotation suggest that people of ancient Athens valued?
1 monarchy
2 aristocracy
3 democracy
4 autocracy
"Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutions
of our neighbors. It is more the case of our being a model to others than
of our imitating anyone else. Our constitution is called a democracy because
power is in the hands, not of a minority, but of the whole people."
___12. Which early society is most likely described in this quotation?
1 Spartan
2 Athenian
3 Babylonian
4 Egyptian
___13. A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that
1 the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in western Europe
2 Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries'
3 Greece and Rome transmitted Islamic philosophy to the areas they conquered
4 Greek and Latin are still widely spoken in universities throughout the West
___14. Impact of long-term contributions of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of
1 military technology
3 economic policy and planning
2 religious doctrine
4 government and law
___15. The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
1 economics
2 drama
3 poetry
4 law
___ 16. The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
1 a strong central government
2 rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
3 universal suffrage in national elections
4 a strict adherence to constitutional principles
___ 17. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
1 a renewed interest in education and the arts
2 a period of disorder and weak central government
3 an increase in trade and manufacturing
4 the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class'
"Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a
thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when
Europe was too weak to accomplish the task."
___ 18. Which empire is referred to in this quotation?
1 Hellenistic
2 Byzantine
3 Mongol
4 Ottoman
___ 19. Rome during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages are examples of
1 constitutional monarchies
3 feudal governments
2 centralized powers
4 Communist regimes
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___20. A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
1 a series of military defeats in Africa
2 political corruption and the instability of the government
3 the abolition of slavery through out the Empire
4 continued acceptance of traditional religions
___ 21. Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance
1 A strong military led to national unity.
2 Written constitutions led to the establishment of democratic governments.
3 Prosperity led to the creation of many works of art.
4 Political instability led directly to the formation of unified nation-states.
___ 22. A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that western Europe
1 came under the control of the Muslims
3 returned to a republican form of government
2 was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire
4 entered a period of chaos and disorder
___ 23. After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
1 Persian Empire
2 Mongol Empire
3 Byzantine Empire
4 Gupta Empire
___ 24. All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open
discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of
1 direct democracy
2 totalitarianism
3 parliamentary democracy
4 absolutism
___ 25. A major contribution of the Roman Empire to western society was the development of
1 gunpowder
2 the principles of revolutionary socialism
3 monotheism
4 an effective legal system
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