Early Civilizations

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Which of the following DOES NOT commonly (not always) characterize the development of civilization: large advanced cities and religious centers, technology and new achievements, tribal councils and voting people out of your society, record keeping and some form of written language?

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tribal councils and voting people out of your society

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Which of the following is a goal of Hammurabi's code?
emphasize the importance of life after death,
promote trade with peoples from other lands,
provide kings with knowledge on how to rule,
establish a written system of laws

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establish a written system of laws

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What is the term for people who believe in more than one god?

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polytheists

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What is the drawing a representation of? Egyptian Hieroglyphics, Mesopotamia Cuneiform, a Phoenician bill of sale, Hebrew writing

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Mesopotamia Cuneiform

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What did the discovery of the Rosetta Stone lead to?

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the translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics

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What did the Shang Dynasty write symbols on for the purpose of foretelling the future?

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oracle bones

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In Chinese history, how is “dynasty” defined?

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a family that passed the imperial title from generation to generation

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What was a purpose of the Egyptian pyramids (not all were used for this purpose)?

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They served as tombs for the pharaohs.

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The river valley civilization that produced the painting believed in mummifying the dead for the afterlife. Which civilization does the painting represent?

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Egypt

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The term “pharaoh” applies to the god-like kings that ruled over which ancient civilization?

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Egypt