WHI SOL Reporting Category 6 - Civics + Economics

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Who was responsible for the first codification of law in Babylon (Mesopotamia)?

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Hammurabi

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Another name for the social characteristic of early civilizations having dynasties of kings or pharaohs in which rule is passed from father to son is

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Hereditary rulers

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Most early civilizations had a rigid class system in which _______ was accepted.

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Slavery

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One of the earliest HEBREW law codes was called...

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The Ten Commandments

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Cities in the river valleys have an increasing agricultural _____________________ (more than enough food) because of better tools, plows, and irrigation techniques

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Surplus

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Who could be Greek citizens? Options: Free adult males, Free men and women, Slaves and Women, Free Adult males and Foreigners

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Free adult males

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Who went through stages of government including a Monarchy -> Aristocracy -> Tyranny -> Democracy? Options: Athens, Sparta

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Athens

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True or False: Citizens in Athens were required to vote and participate in government and attend public debates.

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True

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There were two major social classes in ancient Rome. The ________ were wealthy and well born and the ________ were the poorer members of society.

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Patricians, Plebeians

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What was the major codification of Roman law? Options: The Code of Hammurabi, The Twelve Tables, The Ten Commandments, The Four Noble Truths

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The Twelve Tables