World History A Unit 1

Which set of laws governed ancient Babylon and included the idea of "an eye for an eye"?

Hammurabi's Code

How did the Roman Empire's system of government influence later societies?

The Romans encouraged welfare and subsidized food for the poor, which are ideas now used in Western Europe.

Which system guides Jewish society and behaviors, including how people pray and celebrate holidays?

Mosaic Law

Which best describes the inspiration for Homer's epic poem, the Iliad?

Mycenaean Greeks launching a historic invasion of Troy, known as the Trojan War.

Read the sentence. Relating to the New Stone Age from around 9000 BC to 3000 BC is best defined as _[blank]_. Which term best completes the sentence?

Neolithic

Which accurately describes the Roman Empire's system of government prior to Julius Caesar?

Rome used a representative system of government, including two consuls, a senate, and assemblies.

Match the terms to the definition.

feudal system=social/political structure in which nobles swear loyalty to a king; in turn, lower classes are subordinate to the nobility movable type=printing process using individual characters which are arranged in lines and run through a mechanical press vassal states=regions acquired by alliance or treaty that owe allegiance to a central ruler

Match each term to its correct definition.

hominid=human-like primate prehistoric=occurring before recorded history settlement=location where groups ceased roaming and built permanent dwellings

What is the Law of the Twelve Tables?

the first laws written down in Rome

Which best defines dendrochronology?

the science of dating a tree through the measurement and study of its growth rings

Which best defines radiocarbon dating?

the science of dating organic matter by determining the amount of carbon-14 in the material

Read the summary. Around 2300 BC, the small city of Babylon arose on the site of the fallen Sumerian Empire (1). A few hundred years later, neighboring Amorite kings moved in and established a dynasty, declaring Babylon the capital of the Babylonian Empire (2). Babylonia's domain covered Northern Africa from modern-day Algeria to Egypt (3). Which critiques the factual accuracy of the summary?

While parts (1) and (2) are accurate, part (3) needs revision.

Read the summary. The earliest societies of Mesopotamia believed their rulers had divine right (1). As these societies grew in size, more complex governments and bureaucracies emerged (2). As a result, ancient Mesopotamia became the birthplace of a secular society that separated church and state (3). Which option accurately critiques the claims in the summary?

While parts (1) and (2) are accurate, part (3) needs revision.

Which form of religion believes in more than one god?

polytheistic

Where was the ancient Kingdom of Kush located?

south of Egypt along the Nile River

Which accurately identifies events in the life of Alexander the Great?

Alexander the Great founded the city of Alexandria in Egypt after defeating the Persian army.

Which accurately describes how ancient Greece influenced later civilizations?

Ancient Greece established a court system based on a trial by one's peers, now used in the United States.

What were ancient religious practices of Oceania cultures?

Ancient Oceanic religions had ritual taboos concerning menstruation and reproduction. Ancient Oceanic religion was based on polytheism and animism. Ancient Oceanic religions used shamans to communicate with spirits.

Which belief system began in China and established a governmental model, defined leadership principles, and promoted scholarship?

Confucianism

Which statement is correct about the development of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia?

Cuneiform writing became widespread in 2400 BC.

What was a major contribution of Athenian leader Pericles to government?

He helped Athens move to a direct democracy in which citizens directly voted on decisions themselves.

Which religion established a rigid caste system, but it was formally abolished in the mid-20th century?

Hinduism

Why is India considered the birthplace of religion?

India is home to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism belief systems.

What is the "Out of Africa" Theory?

It calculates that human migration from Africa began 60,000 to 90,000 years ago.

Which religion is considered the oldest monotheistic religion?

Judaism

Match the terms to the definition.

Judaism=a monotheistic religion practiced by people of the Jewish faith monotheistic=relating to the religious theory involving the existence of only one god polytheistic=worshipping more than one god or goddess Torah=first five books of the Old Testament that define basics of Jewish faith; meaning "law"

What did the Assyrian Empire leave behind as evidence of its culture?

King Ashurbanipal's extensive library at Nineveh, which housed thousands of inscribed clay tablets

How did the Roman Empire contribute to modern-day legal systems?

Latin terms such as pro bono and affidavit are still used in the US legal system.

What was the site of the First Agricultural Revolution and the ancient Kingdom of Babylon?

Mesopotamia

Which accurately describes the differences between Orthodox and Reform Jews?

Orthodox Jews strictly follow Mosaic Law, whereas Reform Jews do not follow all ancient laws.

What era relates to the Old Stone Age, from around 3 million years ago to 9000 BC?

Paleolithic

What significant changes occurred from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?

People began to farm and move to permanent settlements.

Which accurately describes cultural practices of ancient Kush?

People in Kush built temples and pyramids in the city of Meroë similar to Egyptian monuments.

Which accurately describes cultivation practices of Phoenicia?

Phoenicia was known for its bright purple dye made from certain shellfish.

What human advancements were made from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?

Stone was shaped and polished for specific purposes.

Which best describes the type of religious worship in the Sumerian Empire?

Sumerians worshiped many gods including a sun god, a moon god, a river god, and a fertility god.

Which accurately describes the influence of the Celts on the Roman Empire?

The Celts invented chain mail, and the Romans adopted this technology.

Which best describe how natural features and geography impacted the wealth of the Ghana Empire?

The Ghana Empire had an abundant amount of gold beneath the earth. The Ghana Empire had fertile farmlands to produce a variety of crops.

Which accurately describes historical events of the Qin Dynasty?

The Qin Dynasty began building the Great Wall of China and left tombs filled with terracotta warriors.

Which accurately describes architectural achievements of the Roman Empire?

The Romans built massive concrete structures like the Pantheon and Coliseum.

How did the Nile River impact ancient Nubia?

The fertile floodplains of the Nile made Nubia an important agricultural center.

Which best describes how the Agricultural Revolution has affected modern society? Select all that apply. 75%

The food industry invented refrigerators to enable farther transport of food. Food wholesalers invented frozen foods to increase a food's shelf life. Genetically modified foods have increased health and life expectancy.

What made permanent settlements possible during the Neolithic Age?

advancements in farming

Which term means the science of domesticating, breeding, and caring for farm animals?

animal husbandry

Match each term to its correct definition.

animism=the belief that spirits inhabit plants, animals, and objects pantheon=the gods and goddesses worshipped by a culture polytheism=worshipping more than one god or goddess

Match each term to its correct definition.

artisan=skilled craftsmen who create and construct products for sale in marketplaces cuneiform=primary system of writing in which a scribe used a stylus to carve coded marks into wet clay granary=communal structure built for the storage of grain

Match each term to its correct definition.

catapult=a large mechanism with a movable arm for hurling heavy objects over city walls metallurgy=the science of extracting various metals from rocky ore subjugation=the act of conquering a people, exploiting and oppressing them, and forcing them to pay tribute

Match each term to its correct definition.

deity=a supreme being; a god or goddess polytheistic=worshipping more than one god or goddess ziggurat=type of stepped pyramid originated by the Sumerians for religious and ritual uses secular=not connected with religion or a church

Match each term to its correct definition.

democracy=form of government in which political power is held by the people philosophy=pursuit of wisdom and truth through the use of logical reasoning and critical thinking republic=political state in which power is held by the people through elected representatives tyranny=form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler

Prior to Julius Caesar, what three sections divided the Roman Empire's government?

magistrates, senate, and tribunes

Match each term to its correct definition.

ostracism=exclusion by members of a group; ignoring one who is disgraced in some manner barter system=a means of trade where two people with items of similar value swap them with one another urbanization=development of small settlements into large cities