History Unit 1 & 2: Pre-History to Ancient Egypt

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization?

Lack of specialization (correct)
Organized government
Complex social structures
Advanced technology

What form of government did the ancient Greeks use?

Democracy

Who is considered the founder of the Roman Republic?

Augustus
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Romulus (correct)

Match the following ancient Greek philosophers with their major contributions:

Socrates = Developed the Socratic method of questioning to derive truth Plato = Wrote the Republic, an influential work on ideal society and government Aristotle = Considered the father of Western Philosophy, established the Lyceum, and wrote extensively on various subjects Signup and view all the answers

The Trojan War was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans over the abduction of Helen, the wife of Menelaus, by Paris, the son of Priam.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The ______ was a period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, marked by significant advancements in infrastructure, trade, and the arts.

Pax Romana Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of Mesopotamian architecture?

Pyramids (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the famous law code created by Hammurabi?

Code of Hammurabi Signup and view all the answers

The ancient Egyptians were known for their advanced skills in astronomy, mathematics, and medicine.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the ancient Egyptian civilization?

Monotheistic religious beliefs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant discovery was made by archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in 1922?

Tutankhamun's Tomb Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ancient Egyptian eras with their significant contributions:

Old Kingdom = Marked by building of the Great Pyramids, such as the pyramids of Giza Middle Kingdom = Saw a period of stability and economic prosperity New Kingdom = Marked by the rise to power of Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh Late Period = Marked by the decline of Egypt and the rise of foreign powers Signup and view all the answers

The Babylonian captivity was a period in Jewish history when a large part of the Jewish population was exiled to Babylon by the Babylonian Empire.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Australopithecus

A type of human who lived in Africa about 3.9 to 2.9 million years ago, they were bipedal, with small brains, and walked upright.

Homo Habilis

A type of human who lived in Africa about 2.4 to 1.6 million years ago. Known for using tools and having larger brains than Australopithecus.

Homo Erectus

A type of human who lived from about 1.8 million to 117,000 years ago. They had larger brains, used fire, and migrated out of Africa.

Homo Sapiens

The name for modern humans, who evolved about 300,000 years ago. Known for complex language, tool use, and advanced cultures.