Unit 1 Flashcards
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and China is that they developed…?
Developed written forms of communication.
Why did the city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
The mountainous topography resulted in the isolation of these city states
One contribution of ancient roman culture was the development of…?
A republican form of government
Which values are most closely associated with the principals of buddhism?
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
In china, Confucianism emphasized the idea that…
Harmony could be reached by the proper behavior of each member of a family or society
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both…
Developed a social system in which great equality existed
Which statement explains the cause of the Bantu migration between 500 b.c. and 1500 a.d.
Populations increases put pressure on agriculture
What effect did geography of Ancient Greece have on it’s early development?
The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states
One result of the Neolithic revolution is
The establishment of villages and the ride of governments
Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in the both cultures…
Developed along rivers
Early civilizations of the Nile river valley, Mesopotamia and the Huang He were similar because they were…
Dependent on fertile land
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the assembly, where they could meet in the open to discuss and cast votes. This is an example of
Direct Democracy
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to western society was the development of
An effective legal system
Caste system and Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in
The establishment of a set of rules for each individual in society
According to Confucianism, the key to successful organizations of society is
Individuals should know and do what is expected of them
