St Francis Preparatory School



NAME __________________________________________________ DATE _______________ PER ______February Break Assignment___1. One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was thatthe location protected the people from land invasion periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia 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?each society’s religious beliefs were based on monotheism urban communities were built using iron and steel tools the form of government in each community was based on male suffrage 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 eachdeveloped extensive writing systems emphasized equality in education established monotheistic religions 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?all men were equal under the law fines were preferable to corporal punishment divisions existed between social classes violence was always punished with violence ___5. Neolithic revolution is characterized by an uprising of farmersswitch from hunting and gathering to settlement and farmingan overthrow of the Byzantine Empirethe growth of nomadic farmers___6. Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?1 Phoenician2 Sumerian 3 Egyptian4 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 with1 inventing and using the wheel2 eliminating slavery3 establishing governments that had democratic elements4 inventing the printing press ___9. Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art?1 rigid social classes2 emphasis on individualism3 religious uniformity4 mass education___10. The Golden Age of Greece and the Renaissance in Europe were both characterized mainly by1 religious revival2 social reform and political upheaval 3 economic decline4 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 aristocracy3 democracy 4 autocracy"Let me say that our system of government does not copy the institutionsof 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 Spartan2 Athenian3 Babylonian4 Egyptian___13. A major impact of ancient Greece and Rome on Western civilization was that1 the Greeks and Romans succeeded in achieving a classless society, which was later copied in western Europe2 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 conquered4 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 of1 military technology2 religious doctrine3 economic policy and planning4 government and law___15. The ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of1 economics2 drama3 poetry4 law___ 16. The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by1 a strong central government2 rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders3 universal suffrage in national elections4 a strict adherence to constitutional principles___ 17. An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was1 a renewed interest in education and the arts2 a period of disorder and weak central government3 an increase in trade and manufacturing4 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 whenEurope was too weak to accomplish the task."___ 18. Which empire is referred to in this quotation?1 Hellenistic2 Byzantine3 Mongol4 Ottoman___ 19. Rome during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages are examples of1 constitutional monarchies2 centralized powers3 feudal governments4 Communist regimes___20. A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was1 a series of military defeats in Africa2 political corruption and the instability of the government3 the abolition of slavery through out the Empire4 continued acceptance of traditional religions___ 21. Which characteristic was common to the Golden Age of Greece and the Italian Renaissance1 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 Muslims2 was absorbed by the Byzantine Empire3 returned to a republican form of government 4 entered a period of chaos and disorder___ 23. After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the1 Persian Empire2 Mongol Empire3 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 of1 direct democracy 2 totalitarianism3 parliamentary democracy4 absolutism___ 25. A major contribution of the Roman Empire to western society was the development of1 gunpowder 2 the principles of revolutionary socialism3 monotheism4 an effective legal system ................
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