Study Guide- Final Exam for World History (Spring 25)

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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is historically significant because it is known as:

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The cradle of civilization

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What geographic feature BEST explains the development of early civilizations in Egypt? Options: The Sahara Desert, The Nile River, The Mediterranean Sea, The Red Sea

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The Nile River

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Early Indian civilizations settled near the Indus River because:

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the river provided fertile soil and water for agriculture

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The trade route that connected China and the Mediterranean Sea, spreading goods and culture, was called:

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The Silk Road

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The Silk Road was:

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an ancient trade route connecting Asia and Europe

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A result of the Silk Road was: the spread of goods and ideas between Asia and Europe

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the spread of goods and ideas between Asia and Europe

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Where did Buddhism originate, and where did it spread?

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It originated in India and spread to East and Southeast Asia.

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Why did ancient Greece develop many independent city-states?

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Because of its mountainous geography, which separated regions

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What feature of ancient governments influenced modern Western governments?

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Democracy

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Why were Roman aqueducts important?

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They provided water to cities and towns.