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World History A - primaveraread the sentence.
relating to the New Stone Age from around 9000 BC to 3000 BC is best defined as
_[blank]_ .
which term best completes the sentence? - answer neolithic
match each term to its correct definition. - answer hominid = human-like premature
historic = occurring before recorded history
settlement = location where groups ceased roaming and built permanent dwellings
which best defines dendrochronology ? - answer the science of dating a tree through
the measurement and study of its growth rings
which best defines radiocarbon dating ? - answerthe science of dating organic matter by
determining the amount of carbon-14 in the material
which term means the science of domesticating , breeding , and caring for farm
animals ? - answeranimal husbandry
what significant changes occurred from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age ? -
answerpeople began to farm and move to permanent settlements .
match each term to its correct definition . - answergranary = communal structure built for
the storage of grain
cuneiform = primary system of writing in which a scribe used a stylus to carve coded
marks into wet clay
artisan = skilled craftsmen who create and construct products for sale in marketplaces
match each term to its correct definition . - answerostracism = exclusion by members of
a group; ignoring one who is disgraced in some manner
barter system = a means of trade where two people with items of similar value swap
them with one another
urbanization = development of small settlements into large cities
what is the "Out of Africa" Theory ? - answerit calculates that human migration from
Africa began 60,000 to 90,000 years ago .
what era relates to the Old Stone Age , from around 3 million years ago to 9000 BC ? -
answerpaleolithic
,what human advancements were made from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age ? -
answerstone was shaped and polished for specific purposes .
what made permanent settlements possible during the Neolithic Age ? -
answeradvancements in farming
which best describes how the Agricultural Revolution has affected modern society ?
select all that apply . - answer- food wholesalers invented frozen foods to increase a
food's shelf life .
- the food industry invented refrigerators to enable farther transport of food .
which statement is correct about the development of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia
? - answercuneiform writing became widespread in 2400 BC .
which best describes the type of religious worship in the Sumerian Empire ? -
answersumerians worshiped many gods including a sun god, a moon god, a river god,
and a fertility god .
match each term to its correct definition . - answersecular = not connected with religion
or a church
ziggurat = type of stepped pyramid originated by the Sumerians for religious and ritual
uses
deity = a supreme being; a god or goddess
polytheistic = worshipping more than one god or goddess
what was the site of the First Agricultural Revolution and the ancient Kingdom of
Babylon ? - answermesopotamia
which set of laws governed ancient Babylon and included the idea of "an eye for an
eye" ? - answerhammurabi's code
what did the Assyrian Empire leave behind as evidence of its culture ? - answerking
Ashurbanipal's extensive library at Nineveh, which housed thousands of inscribed clay
tablets
match each term to its correct definition . - answersubjugation = the act of conquering a
people, exploiting and oppressing them, and forcing them to pay tribute
catapult = a large mechanism with a movable arm for hurling heavy objects over city
walls
metallurgy = the science of extracting various metals from rocky ore
which accurately describes cultural practices of ancient Kush ? - answerpeople in Kush
built temples and pyramids in the city of Meroë similar to Egyptian monuments .
match the terms to the definition . - answerJudaism = a monotheistic religion practiced
by people of the Jewish faith
,monotheistic = relating to the religious theory involving the existence of only one god
polytheistic = worshipping more than one god or goddess
Torah = first five books of the Old Testament that define basics of Jewish faith; meaning
"law"
which accurately describes the differences between Orthodox and Reform Jews ? -
answerorthodox Jews strictly follow Mosaic Law , whereas Reform Jews do not follow
all ancient laws .
how did the Nile River impact ancient Nubia ? - answerthe fertile floodplains of the Nile
made Nubia an important agricultural center .
which form of religion believes in more than one god ? - answerpolytheistic
which system guides Jewish society and behaviors , including how people pray and
celebrate holidays ? - answerMosaic Law
which religion is considered the oldest monotheistic religion ? - answerJudaism
how did the Roman Empire contribute to modern-day legal systems ? - answerlatin
terms such as pro bono and affidavit are still used in the US legal system .
which best describes the inspiration for Homer's epic poem , the Iliad ? -
answermycenaean Greeks launching a historic invasion of Troy , known as the Trojan
War .
what was a major contribution of Athenian leader Pericles to government ? - answerhe
helped Athens move to a direct democracy in which citizens directly voted on decisions
themselves .
which accurately describes cultivation practices of Phoenicia ? - answerphoenicia was
known for its bright purple dye made from certain shellfish .
which accurately describes how ancient Greece influenced later civilizations ? -
answerancient Greece established a court system based on a trial by one's peers, now
used in the United States .
match each term to its correct definition . - answerdemocracy = form of government in
which political power is held by the people
philosophy = pursuit of wisdom and truth through the use of logical reasoning and
critical thinking
republic = political state in which power is held by the people through elected
representatives
tyranny = form of government in which political power is held by a single ruler
, which accurately identifies events in the life of Alexander the Great ? - answeralexander
the Great founded the city of Alexandria in Egypt after defeating the Persian army .
prior to Julius Caesar , what three sections divided the Roman Empire's government ? -
answermagistrates , senate , and tribunes
which accurately describes the Roman Empire's system of government prior to Julius
Caesar ? - answerrome used a representative system of government , including two
consuls , a senate , and assemblies .
what is the Law of the Twelve Tables ? - answerthe first laws written down in Rome
how did the Roman Empire's system of government influence later societies ? -
answerthe Romans encouraged welfare and subsidized food for the poor , which are
ideas now used in Western Europe .
which accurately describes architectural achievements of the Roman Empire ? -
answerthe Romans built massive concrete structures like the Pantheon and Coliseum .
how did the Roman Empire influence English, Spanish, Italian, and French languages ?
- answerThe Romans spoke Latin, which influenced later Romance languages.
Which best describes ancient Greece's influence on modern government? -
answerGreeks implemented a direct democracy in Athens, in which citizens voted on
policies.
Which best describes how Sparta's culture influenced the city-state's government? -
answerSparta was a society based on being prepared for war, and its government was
also based on this concept.
Which best describes Alexander the Great's expansion of the Macedonian-Greek
Empire? - answerHis empire expanded from Greece all the way to India, an area of over
5 million square miles.
Which accurately describes the Roman Empire's influence on modern Western
governments? - answerThe Romans invented a law code detailing the rights and duties
of citizens and defined the legal process.
Which best describes laws developed by the Roman Empire? - answerThe Law of the
Twelve Tables code was displayed at the Roman Forum.
Which best describes ancient literary works from the Greek Empire? - answerLiterary
works from the Greek Empire include Plato's Republic and Homer's Iliad.
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