History Chapter 1 Set – Flashcards
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Hammurabi is best known for his spectacular gardens. monotheistic religion. conquest of Egypt. code of laws. collection of literary works.
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Hammurabi is best known for his code of laws
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The Babylonians made advances in mathematics, including square and cube roots. all of the given answers is correct. quadratic equations. a system of counting based on the unit 60; still used for time and angles. fractions.
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The Babylonians made advances in mathematics, including (all of the listed answers are correct)
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Mesopotamian religion as developed by the Sumerians and the Babylonians did NOT include a belief that future events might be foretold. humans were vulnerable to evil demons. the gods controlled nature. humans were immortal beings. rewards for good behavior came during, not after, life.
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Mesopotamian religion as developed by the Sumerians and the Babylonians did NOT include a belief that humans were immortal beings
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Mesopotamian religion held that only ________ could protect humans from evil spirits. human sacrifice rituals and omens priests good deeds faith
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Mesopotamian religion held that only rituals and omens could protect humans from evil spirits.
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Humankind has created patterns of behavior and learning termed religion. clans. culture. language. civilization.
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Humankind has created patterns of behavior and learning termed culture
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Paleolithic culture refers to the use of iron. the use of agriculture. the development of bronze tools. none of the given answers is correct. the use of stone tools.
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Paleolithic culture refers to the use of stone tools.
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The terms "utilization," "fashioning," and "standardization" describe stages of the growth of agriculture. development of specialization of labor. creation of an empire. human invention of tools. evolution of the human brain.
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The terms "utilization," "fashioning," and "standardization" describe stages of the human invention of tools.
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Women's responsibilities during the Neolithic Period included spinning flax and wool. weaving textiles. all of the given answers are correct. cultivating fields. gathering food
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Women's responsibilities during the Neolithic Period included (all given answers are correct)
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The most basic and universal unit of human social relationships is the village. tribe. family. totem. clan.
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The most basic and universal unit of human social relationships is the family
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In preliterate societies, justice meant adhering to the dictates of the tribal chief. never requiring the death of a society member. all of the given answers is correct. following moral commandments. maintaining equilibrium within the group.
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In preliterate societies, justice meant maintaining equilibrium within the group.
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A form of primitive religion that regarded all objects in nature as inhabited by "spirits" is called black magic. animism. polythesim. alchemy. monotheism.
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A form of primitive religion that regarded all objects in nature as inhabited by "spirits" is called animism
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Primitive religion utilized magic to govern. to threaten opposition. rarely. to obtain favors from the spirits. only through female members of the clan.
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Primitive religion utilized magic to obtain favors from the spirits.
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All of the following are attributes of a civilization EXCEPT hunting and gathering. labor specialization. urban settlement. religious hierarchy. writing.
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All of the following are attributes of a civilization EXCEPT hunting and gathering.
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The four earliest civilizations arose in river valleys. in isolation from other peoples. in sheltered mountain caves. near desert oases. by the seashores.
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The four earliest civilizations arose in river valleys.
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Which of the following was NOT invented in early Mesopotamia? printing the potter's wheel the sailboat the wheel all of the given answers are correct
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Which of the following was NOT invented in early Mesopotamia? printing
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The first mechanical device invented was the potterʹs wheel. water loom windmill. sail. spinning wheel.
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The first mechanical device invented was the potterʹs wheel.
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The type of government found in the earliest Mesopotamian cities could best be described as absolute monarchy. military dictatorship. an assembly of elders. democracy. theocracy.
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The type of government found in the earliest Mesopotamian cities could best be described as theocracy.
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In the early Mesopotamian city-states, land mostly belonged to small farmers. belonged to the priests. was controlled by the temples. was divided between the temples and large private estates. belonged exclusively to the king.
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In the early Mesopotamian city-states, land was divided between the temples and large private estates.
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The development of strong kingship in Sumerian cities was usually associated with foreign invasion. popular revolt against oppression. militarism and conquest. the enslavement of the poorer classes. a dominant priesthood.
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The development of strong kingship in Sumerian cities was usually associated with popular revolt against oppression.
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The annual flooding of the Nile River reaches its crest in summer. autumn. winter. spring. none of the given answers is correct.
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The annual flooding of the Nile River reaches its crest in summer.
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The pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt emphasized religion. benefits for the temples. rewarding the nobility. pyramid building. public works and benefits for the masses.
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The pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt emphasized public works and benefits for the masses.
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During the reign of the Hyksos, all of the following occurred in Egypt EXCEPT extended trading networks. maintenance of the same architectural styles. abolition of the pharaoh. introduction of the horse and chariot. none of the given answers is correct.
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During the reign of the Hyksos, all of the following occurred in Egypt EXCEPT abolition of the pharaoh.
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While the Egyptian pharaoh enjoyed absolute power, the social stratification allowed a rise in status based on religious service. marriage. education. military service. birth status.
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While the Egyptian pharaoh enjoyed absolute power, the social stratification allowed a rise in status based on education.
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The Egyptian trading network included all of the following EXCEPT the Persian Gulf. the Mediterranean Sea. none of the given answers are correct. the Red Sea. the Nile River.
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The Egyptian trading network included all of the following EXCEPT the Persian Gulf.
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Which of the following was NOT an original achievement of the Hittites? the horse-drawn chariot a written Indo-European language the use of cuneiform script the use of iron none of the given answers are correct.
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Which of the following was NOT an original achievement of the Hittites? the use of cuneiform script
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The main contributions of the Hebrews included architecture. diplomacy and war. science and inventions. religion and ethics. art.
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The main contributions of the Hebrews included religion and ethics.
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The Hebrew Kingdom of Judah was captured by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C.E., resulting in all the following EXCEPT none of the given answers are correct. the rebuilding of Jerusalem. the building of Jewish synagogues. the destruction of Jerusalem. the Babylonian Captivity.
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The Hebrew Kingdom of Judah was captured by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C.E., resulting in all the following EXCEPT the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
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In 70 C.E., the Diaspora of the Jews by the Romans ended the political entity of the Jews until the 20th century. all of the given answers are correct. allowed the influence of Greco-Roman culture on the Jews. sent the Jews from their homeland. did not destroy Judaism.
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In 70 C.E., the Diaspora of the Jews by the Romans (all answers correct)
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Which of the following is NOT consistent with the Assyrian Empire? unification of weak and unstable regions of Mesopotamia an efficient system of communications strong monarchs lack of trade strong military
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Which of the following is NOT consistent with the Assyrian Empire? lack of trade
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Which of the following was LEAST characteristic of the Persian Empire and civilization? the practice of an ethical religion a uniform coinage and promotion of trade efficient postal system efficiency in governmental administration persecution of racial minorities
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Which of the following was LEAST characteristic of the Persian Empire and civilization? persecution of racial minorities
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Zoroaster founded a religion establishing ethical precepts. that promoted the equality of all people. worshipping the Magi priests. including idol worship. based on animism.
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Zoroaster founded a religion establishing ethical precepts.
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Zoroastrianism influenced the Judeo-Christian tradition with its belief in human sacrifice. belief in theocracy. belief in a final judgement. belief in multiple gods. belief in nature spirits.
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Zoroastrianism influenced the Judeo-Christian tradition with its belief in a final judgement.
