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West In the World: HIST150- Exam One
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1In prehistoric times, the people were known as 'survivalists' and relied on what practice to sustain them?
- ACooperation and Language
- BHunting and Gathering
- CSmall Numbers
- DCommunity 'Job' Placement
2The time period where domestication of animals and growing crops, also known as farming and agriculture, were important factors in their civilization was called:
- APrehistory
- BNeolithic Revolution
- CPaleolithic Revolution
- DSpecialization
3What was a characteristic of the Neolithic Revolution?
- ADomestication of Animals
- BStaying in the Same Place
- CPopulation Increase
- DSpecialization
- EAll Answers are Correct
4What was Mesopotamia?
- ARegion made of City States
- BA River
- CA Single City
- DA War Town
5What were two difficulties created by the Tigris/Euphrates?
- ADifficult to navigate and flooding
- BTwo many water creatures trying to attack and kids died swimming in the river
- CHard to wash your clothes and no fresh water
- DToo easy for enemies to attack and had to have a navy
6Name three benefits that Mesopotamia had because of the River flowing through it:
- AAccess to fresh water, method of travel, fishing
- BFishing, boating, water sports
- CNavy base, method of protection from enemies, method of travel
- DPlace to wash your clothes, could go for a swim, fishing
7The Mesopotamian outlook on the "Afterlife" could be described as:
- AOptimistic
- BPessimistic
- CThere is no after life
- DAnything you want it to be
8Which river in Egypt was easy to travel, flowed consistently, and flooded to the same point for 1,000's of years?
- ANile
- BEuphrates
- CTigris
- DAmazon
9Because of the consistent flooding of the Nile River, the people living along it decided to build their houses up to the line of flooding and were never harmed by it.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10The soil along the Nile River was rocky and hard to use for farming.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11What was the process called where Egyptians would go to the river, gather mud, use a stylus to write on the mud, and let the mud dry and turn into stone tablets?
- AWritten Language
- BCunneiform
- CBibliotecha
- DSumerian Symbols
12People who lived in the city of Sumer and developed a written language using symbols were known as Sumerians.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13The "Code of Hammurabi" was a system of written laws.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14With written law, the "little guy" is more likely to resort to violence because of unfair trials.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15To what does the phrase, "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," refer to?
- ACuneiform
- BGetting what you deserve
- CThe Code of Hammurabi
- DViolence
16What were the four main topics of the Code of Hammurabi?
- AJustice, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence
- BFaith, Hope, Love, Charity
- CSeverity, Class, Gender, Trade
17In the Code of Hammurabi, everyone was treated equally and given the same punishments.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18In the Code of Hammurabi men and women were treated differently: If a woman cheated on her husband she was put to death. If a man cheated on his wife then he had to pay a fine.
- ATrue
- BFalse
19When a wealthy or important man dies, his widow inherits his rights.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20The Hebrew were ancient Jews enslaved by the French in Mesopotamia.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Monotheistic means:
- AMany gods
- BDemigods
- CSingle minded
- DOne God
22What was a characteristic of Yahweh?
- ASovereign
- BTranscendent
- CGood
- DAll of the Choices are Correct
23A transcendent God is one that is above nature because he created all parts of it.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24To be sovereign means to share your power with all.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25Lying is an important part of Judeo-Christianity.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26Define rational humanism.
- AA human is able to think clearly when not under the influence.
- BHuman beings cause their own problems, so they can solve their own problems.
- CIf you believe in the gods, then they will fix all of your problems.
- DNo human knows how to fix a problem on their own and they need help from those around them.
27Who was Homer?
- AA poet of ancient Greece
- BA troublemaker of ancient Rome
- CA writer from Mesopotamia
- DThe person who developed the rational humanism theory
28The Iliad was an instruction manual and holy book for Ancient Greeks written by Homer.
- ATrue
- BFalse
29What did King Agamemnon do during the Battle of Troy?
- AGet some booty.
- BWatch over the preceedings but not participate.
- CSteal the other Kings woman.
- DFight alongside his men.
30Why was Achilles important?
- AHe was a great soldier
- BHe killed the King
- CHis mother loved him
- DHe killed his father
31King Agamemnon gave his wife to Achilles as a reward.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32What significant thing happens to Achilles when he sits out of a battle?
- AHis side loses
- BHis side wins
- CHis best friend dies
- DThe King dies
33When Achilles sits out during a battle and his friend dies, it is a result of the universal order.
- ATrue
- BFalse
34What is arete?
- AA fruit used for wine making in Ancient Greece
- BA type of sandal worn by wealthy land owners
- CThe idea that every human being is supposed to embrace their mind and body in the pursuit of perfection
- DThe idea that every human being should be as athletically fit as they can be
35A polis is an independent city state government. Who were the most important examples of polis in Ancient Greece?
- ATroy and Athens
- BAthens and Sparta
- CSparta and Persia
- DGreece and Gaul
36What was a large downfall in the city of Sparta?
- ARocky Soil
- BNot having enough slaves
- CWeak in times of battle
- DNot enough people
37Sparta struggled to have enough food for their entire history.
- ATrue
- BFalse
38Who were the Helots?
- AFarmers
- BPeople who were captured from other cities and turned into slaves
- CLawmakers in the city of Sparta
- DSpartan Soldiers
39To avoid a possible slave rebellion, the Spartans gave them free food.
- ATrue
- BFalse
40The winner of the "Helot Olympics" received the price of their freedom and no longer had to be a slave to the Spartans.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41Athens represented the epitome of ancient Greece for what reasons?
- ANavy, Trade, Cosmopolitan, Crops
- BGreat in Battle and Grew lots of Crops
- CStole from other cities and took their people as their slaves
- DThey made great wine and sold it to the surrounding cities
42Solon was known as what?
- AThe Town Fool
- BThe Reformer
- CThe Farmer
- DThe Philosopher
43What were the two cash crops of Ancient Greece?
- AOlives and Grapes
- BCorn and Beans
- CRice and Potatoes
- DGrapes and Beans
44Grapes and olives were important because they could be used as food sources.
- ATrue
- BFalse
45What concept did Thespis introduce to the theater?
- ADance
- BSong
- CDialogue
- DCostumes
46What does important work Sophocles write?
- AIliad
- BOdyssey
- COedipus Rex
- DOphelia
47In Oedipus Rex, the main character kills his uncle and marries his aunt.
- ATrue
- BFalse
48Who was Socrates?
- AThe writer of the Apology
- BThe main character in the Apology
- CPlato's brother
- DAn important law maker
49Socrates says that he does not have the slightest skill as being a [blank_start]skillful speaker[blank_end], unless they mean a speaker of truth.
- Askillful speaker
50Socrates is [blank_start]70[blank_end] years old at the trial.
- A70
51The person indicting Socrates is [blank_start]Meletus[blank_end].
- AMeletus
52Socrates charges nothing to teach people.
- ATrue
- BFalse
53The god at Delphi tells Caerephon that he has magical powers.
- ATrue
- BFalse
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