Ancient world History TX PACT 732 Social studies exam 2024/2025 with 100% correct answers
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A common theme in the study of ancient civilizations is human adaptation to and utilization of natural forces. This was especially important in areas with periods of harsh weather. Along with its detailed writing system and intricately designed urban centers, the Harappan civilization also created ...
A common theme in the study of ancient civilizations is human adaptation to and utilization of natural
forces. This was especially important in areas with periods of harsh weather. Along with its detailed
writing system and intricately designed urban centers, the Harappan civilization also created a
sophisticated drainage system. Why did this civilization have a particular need for a well-designed
drainage system? correct answersA
to protect cities and farms from the irregular flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
B
to utilize the water and sediment generated from the flooding of the Nile River for agricultural use
C
to protect cities and farms from flooding during monsoons
D
to collect water and utilize its power for milling corn, the only grain native to the Central Americas
C
Which of the cultural achievements is attributed to the Mayan civilization? correct answersA
use of aqueducts
B
complex architecture
C
sophisticated metalworking
D
one of the world's first writing systems
D
,Which of the following tribes was known for its advanced understanding of mathematics and
development of an advanced writing system? correct answersA
Mayan
B
Mohicans
C
Iroquois
D
Aztec
A
Which of the following innovations is credited to the Sumerian civilization of Mesopotamia? correct
answersA
the first written laws
B
the first written language
C
the invention of gunpowder
D
the invention of agriculture
B
The Crusades had what major effect on the economic development of Europe? correct answersA
European rulers stopped trading overseas in order to send available men to fight in ongoing battles.
B
The Crusades led to a decrease in the gold supply, sending Europe into an economic depression.
C
,Crusaders helped to foster trade relationships with distant partners.
Through their travels during the Crusades, many of the soldiers became exposed to exotic goods and
opened new trading networks with the Middle East and later, East Asia.
D
The Crusades significantly decreased the available supply of labor in Europe.
C
Islam spread along which of the following migration routes? correct answersA
the Bering Strait
B
the Silk Road
C
the Trans-Atlantic Crossing
D
the Out of Africa migration
B
Which of the following is the most important result of Pharaoh Menes's unification of Upper and Lower
Egypt? correct answersA
greater focus on the cultivation of culture and the creation of monuments rather than civil war
B
intensified civil war in an attempt to regain local control
C
increased trade and travel between the regions
D
increased focus on military strategy to defend against outside threats
, A
Which of the following describe an important advancement made by the Sumerians? correct answersA
Sumerians developed the alphabet that became the model for Greek and Latin alphabets.
B
The oldest writing system, cuneiform, was created by the Sumerians.
C
Sumerians established rules of governing that heavily influenced modern structures of governance.
D
Sumerian metal workers discovered that the mixing of copper and tin produced bronze
B,D.
The Western Roman Empire fell in the 5th Century to which of the following civilizations? correct
answersA
Greek
B
Germanic
C
Eastern Roman
D
Islamic
B
Augustus achieved fame by leading the creation of which of the following? correct answersA
the Roman Empire
B
the Spartan military
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