2. Q: The Neolithic revolution occurred when people discovered how to – A: Grow food and domesticate animals Q: What is a key feature of early civilizations ? A: development of cities Q: Where did the first cities emerge? A: in river valleys Q: Cultural diffusion occurred among early civilizations as a result of what activity? A: trade Q: Why was the government of Egypt considered a theocracy? A: the pharaoh was considered a god-king

3. Q: The pyramids and the discovery of mummies are proof of the ancient Egyptians belief in – A: life after death Q: The ancient civilization of Sumer developed the first form of writing called – A: cuneiform Q: What lasting impact did Hammurabi’s Code have on law? A: laws were made more consistent and predictable Q: Which geographic feature had the greatest impact on ancient Egypt? A: the Nile river Q: What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley cities had a well-organized government? A: well planned cities

4. Q: The Mandate of Heaven is the main idea behind what aspect of Chinese life? A: the dynastic cycle Q: Which letter shows the Indus Valley civilization? A: letter A Q: Which letter shows the civilization along the Huang He river? A: letter D Q: Why was the Huang He nicknamed the river of sorrows? A: it often flooded and destroyed crops Q: The trade route that linked China with the west became known as the – A: Silk Road

5. Q: Which letter marks the location of Sparta? A: letter A Q: Which letter indicates the center of Minoan civilization? A: letter D Q: The geography of Greece helped create – A: many small city states Q: The Peloponnesian war was a conflict between – A: Athens and Sparta Q: Alexander the Great’s most lasting accomplishment was – A: the spread of Greek Culture

6. Q: Athens enjoyed a golden age under the leadership of – A: Pericles Q: In the fields of art and literature, Romans were most influenced by who? A: Greece Q: During the Empire, the Roman legal system contributed in what way? A: provided unity and stability to the Empire Q: What was the Rome’s attitude towards people of different religions in the empire? A: Romans generally tolerated religious differences Q: What are the factors related to the “fall” of Rome? A: invasions from Germanic tribes, corruption, heavy taxes

7. Q: What is Charlemagne best remembered for? A: the revival of Latin learning Q: What was the primary characteristic of feudal society in medieval Europe? A: an exchange of land for services Q: How did monks and nuns improve life during the middle ages? A: cared for the sick and poor, schools for children, food and lodging for travelers Q: New agricultural technologies in the middle ages led to – A: increased food production Q: Which group made up the largest part of the population in feudal society? A: peasants

8. Q: The church had great power over people during the middle ages because – A: it decided who could achieve salvation Q: Two immediate results of the “fall” of the Roman Empire were – A: (Dark Ages) a period of economic disorder and lack of central government Q: Why was the Magna Carta important? A: limited the power of the king and the king was made to obey the law Q: What was the main goal of the Crusades? A: to free the Holy Land Q: The Reconquista refers to what? A: campaign to drive the Muslims out of Spain

9. Q: Why is Joan of Arc remembered? A: she led French troops to victories over the English in the 100 Years War Q: The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of – A: Greece and Roman Q: Justinian’s Code of law was a revision of the laws of – A: ancient Rome Q: The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest size under what leader? A: Justinian Q: What was the leadership style that emerged in Russia? A: autocratic

10. Q: What belief do Muslims, Jews, and Christians all share? A: monotheism or the belief in one God Q: What are the 5 Pillars of Islam? A: faith, prayer, charity, fasting during Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca Q: Which Mali leader made the pilgrimage to Mecca? A: Mansa Musa Q: Axum prospered partly because of its port on the – A: Red Sea Q: Monsoon winds aided trade between East Africa and – A: India

11. Q: The two products that dominated the Sahara trade where – A: gold and salt Q: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai all benefitted from – A: gold and salt trade Q: According to Confucian tradition, which class had the lowest social standing during Tang and Song China? A: merchants Q: The greatest influence on Korean culture came from – A: China Q: Japan’s greatest influence on culture came from its continuous contact with – A: Korea