3. C. built ziggurats D. used hieroglyphic writing B. Established trade with China Question 1 for $100 The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures… A. Were built along rivers 50:50

4. B. Violence was punished with violence C. Fines came before corporal punishment Question 2 for $200 Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect? A. Equality under the law D. Divisions between social classes 50:50

5. C. Industrialized societies A. Monotheistic Question 3 for $300 The early civilizations of the Nile River valley, Mesopotamia and the Huang He were similar because? D. Dependent on each other for trade B. Dependent on fertile land 50:50

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7. D. Use statues to symbolize God A. Support reincarnation Question 5 for $1,000 One similarity between the Five Pillars and the Ten Commandments is that both… C. Promote learning as salvation B. Act as a guide for ethical and moral behavior 50:50

8. C. Development of gunpowder B. Emergence of feudalism Question 6 for $2,000 An important achievement of the Golden Age of the Muslim culture was the… A. Preservation of Greco-Roman Culture D. Creation of trade with Latin America 50:50

9. D. Legal equality for all Muslims B. Innovations by Europeans Question 7 for $4,000 Which factor helps explain the scientific & literary achievements of Muslims during their golden age? C. Acceptance of cultural diversity 50:50 A. Trans-Atlantic trade

10. C. Long-term decrease in trade A. Spread of Middle Eastern culture to Europe D. Conversion of Muslims to Christianity Question 8 for $8,000 One major result of the Crusades was … B. Occupation of the Holy Land by Europeans 50:50

11. A. Established monotheism D. Made education equal C. Encouraged a democratic govt Question 9 for $16,000 One way in which the civilizations of the Sumerians, the Phoenicians, and the Mayas were similar is that they all B. Developed writing systems 50:50

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13. D. China & Southern Africa A. The Inca and Aztec Empires Question 11 for $64,000 Constantinople was a thriving city in the 1200s mainly because of it location for trade between… C. Asia & Eastern Europe B. The Atlantic & Baltic Sea 50:50

14. A. European Crusaders D. Mongol Invaders Question 12 for $125,000 In 1453, the Ottoman Empire rose to power by defeating the… C. Byzantine Empire B. Holy Roman Empire 50:50

15. C. Traded only with people from their region A. Tolerated religious diversity Question 13 for $250,000 One reason for the growth & success of 9 th century cities like Baghdad, Constantinople, & Xian was that they… D. Were part of the Roman Empire B. Were located on major trade routes 50:50

16. D. Location near gold & silver deposits C. The existence of large armies Question 14 for $500,000 The development of early civilizations usually depended on… A. The formation of democracy B. Plentiful water and fertile soil 50:50

17. C. Growth of the Maya Empire B. Effects of the barter system Question 15 for $1 Million Revival of trade in western Europe, decline of feudalism, revival of interests in learning, and the cultural interaction with the Middle East are associated with the… A. Impacts of the Crusades D. Rise of Charlemagne 50:50

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