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Considering the key factors that typically led to the decline of ancient civilizations, which of the following scenarios would most likely contribute to the downfall of a civilization renowned for its extensive irrigation systems?
Considering the key factors that typically led to the decline of ancient civilizations, which of the following scenarios would most likely contribute to the downfall of a civilization renowned for its extensive irrigation systems?
- A period of sustained peace and economic prosperity leading to decreased military readiness.
- Prolonged drought coupled with internal political instability and resource mismanagement. (correct)
- Advancements in agricultural technology that increase crop yields and food surpluses.
- Increased trade relations with neighboring civilizations, fostering cultural exchange and economic interdependence.
If a historian is comparing the geopolitical consequences of World War I and World War II, which statement would accurately reflect a key difference between the two conflicts?
If a historian is comparing the geopolitical consequences of World War I and World War II, which statement would accurately reflect a key difference between the two conflicts?
- World War I saw the rise of fascism and Nazism, while World War II was characterized by trench warfare.
- World War I resulted in the use of atomic weapons, while World War II led to the Treaty of Versailles.
- World War I led to the establishment of the United Nations, while World War II resulted in the collapse of major empires.
- World War I primarily reshaped European borders, while World War II led to the emergence of new global superpowers and the beginning of the Cold War. (correct)
Several historical figures significantly influenced social or political change through different methods. Which of the following leaders championed change primarily through nonviolent resistance?
Several historical figures significantly influenced social or political change through different methods. Which of the following leaders championed change primarily through nonviolent resistance?
- Julius Caesar
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Mahatma Gandhi (correct)
Consider how cultural shifts have historically influenced societal values and norms. Which movement placed a strong emphasis on reason and individualism, profoundly affecting political and social reforms?
Consider how cultural shifts have historically influenced societal values and norms. Which movement placed a strong emphasis on reason and individualism, profoundly affecting political and social reforms?
Given the economic transformations throughout history, what characterizes an economy operating under mercantilist principles?
Given the economic transformations throughout history, what characterizes an economy operating under mercantilist principles?
Which innovation was a hallmark of the Indus Valley Civilization, demonstrating its advanced urban planning and engineering skills?
Which innovation was a hallmark of the Indus Valley Civilization, demonstrating its advanced urban planning and engineering skills?
What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles, which concluded World War I?
What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles, which concluded World War I?
Which leader played a pivotal role in the transition of the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?
Which leader played a pivotal role in the transition of the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire?
What fundamental principle is most closely associated with the economic system known as capitalism?
What fundamental principle is most closely associated with the economic system known as capitalism?
The systematic genocide of Jews and other minorities by Nazi Germany during World War II is referred to as:
The systematic genocide of Jews and other minorities by Nazi Germany during World War II is referred to as:
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Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations
Early, settled societies with complex social, political, and economic systems.
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
Innovations in writing, law, and agriculture in present-day Iraq.
Egyptian Civilization
Egyptian Civilization
Innovations in writing, law, and agriculture in present-day Iraq.
World War I
World War I
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Trench Warfare
Trench Warfare
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World War II
World War II
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The Holocaust
The Holocaust
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Historical Figures
Historical Figures
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Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I
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The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment
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