HIST 1000B - What is Western Civilization?
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What is the focus of Western Civilization according to the text?

  • The development of agriculture in Mesopotamia
  • The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt
  • Geographical examination of the European and/or Christian world (correct)
  • The birth of civilization during the Neolithic period

    • What is a key aspect of historians' work, as mentioned in the text?

  • Reliance on evidence, especially written documents (correct)
  • Speculating on what might have happened in the past
  • Creating fictional stories about the past
  • Studying the development of agriculture

    • What is emphasized as important to know about historical events?

  • Continuity and change over time (correct)
  • The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt
  • The development of the system of writing in ancient civilizations
  • The birth of civilization during the Neolithic period

    • Which ancient civilization is associated with a strong bureaucracy and advancements in mechanics, astronomy, and medicine?

    <p>Ancient Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who encouraged the Athenians to ask deeper questions about their life, ultimately believing that the truth could be found?

    <p>Socrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What political structure did Athens practice during the classical period?

    <p>Direct Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was declared Dictator for life in 47 BCE and then assassinated in 44 BCE?

    <p>Julius Caesar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language was 'Romanization' primarily associated with?

    <p>Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization laid the foundation of laws and religious tenets found in the Old Testament?

    <p>The Hebrews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the followers of Jesus called him?

    <p>The Messiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of historians in studying history?

    <p>To rely on evidence, especially written documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization is associated with the development of the system of writing?

    <p>Mesopotamia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of knowing the chronology of historical events?

    <p>To understand the causal relationship between events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as important to know about historical events?

    <p>Chronological order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Greek philosopher believed in finding the truth by encouraging Athenians to ask deeper questions about their life?

    <p>Socrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the political structure practiced by Athens during the classical period?

    <p>Direct Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the student of Socrates and concerned with the ideal, thinking about how things ought to be?

    <p>Plato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient civilization set the standard for aesthetic beauty in art and architecture?

    <p>Ancient Greece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was declared Dictator for life in 47 BCE and then assassinated in 44 BCE?

    <p>Julius Caesar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Roman emperor is associated with the concept of 'Romanization', promoting the use of Latin and advancements in construction and engineering?

    <p>Augustus Caesar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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