history mid-term

Which Macedonian king conquered much of the ancient civilized world and created an empire that blended Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian influences?

Alexander the great

What can be inferred about Mesopotamian societies from the complex building structures like the ziggurat?

Ancient Mesopotamians utilized advanced technologies and planning in architectural construction.

Which three choices are positive effects of the Pax Romana ("the time of Roman peace"), which lasted from around 27 BC until AD 180?

The Colosseum was built, the empire expanded, and more public works were constructed.

ow is the Code of Hammurabi an example of how cuneiform, a type of writing, influenced the lives of ancient Babylonians?

Without cuneiform, the Babylonians would not have been able to follow the 282 laws that Hammurabi created during his reign.

Which is the BEST description of patricians in Ancient Rome?

a powerful group of nobles who were small in number

Which of these is an accurate description of a Mesopotamian ziggurat?

a religious and civic center

Which of these is a similarity between early Indus River Valley and early Chinese (Shang) civilizations?

agriculture was an important part of the economy

he majority of Egyptians live along the Nile River and Nile Delta because

arable land was located there

Warrior nomads who migrated to a region along the Indus River originally inhabited by the Harappans were the

aryans

Unlike the other groups of people in their region during the Ancient Middle East, the Hebrews were monotheistic, meaning they

believed in one god

Two reasons that paved Roman roads were one of the most important technological advantage include

better troop transportation and easy access for trade and commerce.

How did the geography of ancient China impact it's culture?

china was isolated from other civilizations and developed unique culture

Why have most Egyptians lived along the Nile River and Nile Delta

close to arable land

Which of these LEAST LIKELY contributed to the end of the Roman Empire?

constant war with the persians

The Fall of the Roman Empire marks the beginning of the

dark ages

The Western Roman Empire collapsed for many reasons, including

expensive wars with neighboring tribes

The Yellow River (Huang He River) is sometimes referred to as "China's Sorrow." What would be the BEST explanation for this sad nickname?

flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time

Judaism spread in the ancient world primarily by

forced movement of Jews by ancient empires.

The Ten Commandments were the basic guidelines for Ancient Hebrew, and they later became an important part of Christianity. Which statement best explains what the Israelites believed about these guidelines?

god gave the ten commandments to prophet Moses atop a mountain

Monotheism, the belief in one god, was first practiced by

hebrews

In terms of geography, Rome and Athens share what similarity in their origins?

hilltop cities

Which of these is the EARLIEST of the ancient civilizations?

huang he

It is the second longest river in China. · It has been called "China's Sorrow" because of its frequent flooding. · It is known as the "Cradle of Chinese Civilization" because it was the site of many ancient settlements. What geographic feature of Asia is being described?

huang he river

_________ was first used by the Hittites in their weapons, which made them more powerful since it was stronger than bronze.

iron

Which person is generally thought of as being MOST responsible for Rome's move from a republic to a dictatorship?

julius ceaser

Because rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,

land around the river was fertile and able to support farms

What was the MOST important instrument of government in the Roman Republic?

legislative assemblies

The Code of Hammurabi in Babylonia was intended to

let all people know all the laws.

Which was NOT a factor in the development of cities in Mesopotamia?

many natural barriers- led to less warfare

Which social group dominated politics during the Roman Republic?

patricians

The Greek philosopher who wrote The Republic in an attempt to explain such topics as justice and the "ideal" state was

plato

Which Greek philosopher believed that students should master five mathematical disciplines before beginning the study of philosophy?

plato

Among the main reasons for the fall of the Western Roman Empire was

pressure on frontiers by tribes of barbarians

Electing tribunes and displaying the Law of the Twelve Tables

protected plebeians against unjust treatment by patricians

Religion in ancient Egypt was vital to society because it

provided all people with a sense of stability

Solon and Draco are known for

role as tyrants in ancient athens

The Roman Empire came to an end in 476 CE after which emperor was deposed?

romolus augustus

Which feature of ancient Rome made it a republic?

rule of law elected by representatives

Though Julius Caesar played a major role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire and the Roman people had proclaimed him Rome's dictator for life, he was assassinated by a group of

senators

Which event is considered to be start of the "Hellenistic Era"?

the death of alexander the great

The Roman engineering achievement that made large public structures possible was

the development of concrete

One reason the Roman Empire was difficult to conquer was because

the geographic regions that surround it

Throughout the Pax Romana, one of the strongest unifying forces in the empire was

the government

Economic, political and social instability combined with barbarian invasions led to the fall of which empire

the roman empire

After the end of the Roman Republic, which instrument of government was no longer supreme?

the senate

Which of these represents the most significant reason why historians and archaeologists know relatively little about the Indus River Valley civilization?

their writing has not yet been deciphered

The critical new factor in the Hebrews' new religious vision was that

there is only one god

Which statement BEST describes the political rights women in early Ancient Athens possessed?

they had no political rights

Early civilizations in Egypt, India, and China all share which common trait?

they were founded along rivers and fertile valleys

The area known as "Mesopotamia" is found between the rivers

tigris and euphrates

What was the role of the citizen in the Athenian direct democracy?

to discuss and vote on laws and policies

The purpose of the aqueduct was to

transport water over distances

During the last years of the Roman Empire, it was divided into East and West and ruled by co-emperors. In general, the West seemed more vulnerable to attacks and less able to defend itself. Romulus Augustus was the last

western roman emperor