World History 1(SSE106)_, Final Exam

Which period is characterized by the emergence of settled agricultural communities in ancient Greece?

• Greek Dark Ages

• Neolithic Era

• Archaic Period

• Hellenistic Period

What was the primary contribution of the Minoan civilization to the Aegean region?

• Development of democracy

• Maritime trade and sophisticated palaces

• Hoplite warfare

• Fortified city-states

Which writing system was used by the Mycenaean civilization?

• Linear A

• Hieroglyphics

• Linear B

• Phoenician alphabet

What significant change occurred during the Greek Dark Ages?

• Adoption of the alphabet

• Loss of writing and centralized power

• Rise of the polis system

• Development of bronze metallurgy

During the Archaic Period, what political structure became dominant in ancient Greece?

• Empires

• Monarchies

• Polis (city-state)

• Republics

What was one significant outcome of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Rise of Feudalism

• Establishment of Democracy

• Creation of the Silk Road

• Formation of the United Nations

How did the Catholic Church influence worldviews during the Early Middle Ages?

• Promoted Scientific Inquiry

• Controlled Cultural and Spiritual Life

• Encouraged Exploration

• Supported Secular Governance

Which factor contributed to the nickname 'Dark Ages'?

• High literacy rates

• Decline in Trade and Urbanization

• Technological Advancements

• Increase in Artistic Expression

What system created vast inequalities in wealth and power during the Middle Ages?

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

In what way did limited mobility affect social structure in the Middle Ages?

• Increased Opportunities for Peasants

• Allowed Nobles to Improve Status

• Restricted Social Mobility

• Encouraged Urban Migration