FInal Exam Content Review

Front

Which of the following is a similarity between Mesopotamia and Egypt?
Both had multiple rulers.
Both used bureaucracy.
Both did not collect taxes.
Both had no organized security.

Back

Both used bureaucracy.

Front

What was a key difference between Mesopotamian kings and Egyptian Pharaohs?

Back

Mesopotamian kings were representatives of the gods.

Front

Which dynasty was the first Chinese civilization?

Back

Shang

Front

In what year did the Zhou overthrow the Shang?

Back

1027 BCE

Front

What was a reason for the collapse of the Zhou Dynasty? Options: Economic prosperity, Strong leadership, Bad/corrupt rulers and failure to protect from invasions, Technological advancements

Back

Bad/corrupt rulers and failure to protect from invasions

Front

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

Back

The right to rule, granted by the heavens

Front

How could a ruling family lose the Mandate of Heaven?

Back

By ruling poorly, raising taxes, and natural disaster

Front

What natural event changed the path of the Indus River, destroying cities and farmlands?

Back

Earthquake

Front

How were the city-states of the Indus Valley laid out?

Back

Grid pattern

Front

What was a rare feature of the Indus Valley city-states for their time period?

Back

Plumbing