5. Roman Empire 6. Dynastic China 7. Byzantine Empire 1) One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that: 1. The location protected the people from land invasion 2. Periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming 3. These rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia 4. These rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea 2) The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged: 1. Self-sufficiency 2. Cultural isolation 3. Ethnocentrism 4. Cultural diffusion 3) All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to attend the Assembly, where they could meet in open discussion and cast votes. This situation is an example of: 1. Direct democracy 2. Totalitarianism 3. Parliamentary democracy 4. Absolutism 4) The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by: 1. A strong central government 2. Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders 3. Universal suffrage in national elections 4. Strict adherence to constitutional principles #4 Ancient Civilizations Essay Use the information from the information sheet to help you answer the essay task…
both countries struggled with political and economic ruin. Benito Mussolini in Italy and Adolf Hitler in Germany used this new ideology to gain power and control over their countries. Their rise in power resulted in the greatest war in human history, , as both countries had imperialistic ambitions. In the end, only the combined strength of the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union, were able to defeat the Fascists. Describe the circumstances/ conditions Analyze the impact/ importance… #7 Political Systems Chart Name: ___________________ Teacher: _______________ Band____ Use the information on the information sheet to fill in the chart. Who is in charge? Countries or regions where this political system would be found Describe this Political System in detail 1. Monarchy 2. Feudalism 3. Absolutism 4. Democracy 5. Fascism 6. Socialism 1. Feudalism influenced Europe and Japan by: 1. Providing social stability 2. Fostering the growth of religions 3. Eliminating warfare 4. Encouraging formal education 2. In the partial outline below, which heading belongs after Roman numeral I? I. _____________________ A. Louis XIV B. Phillip II C. Henry VIII 1. Divine right monarchs 2. Supporters of democracy 3. Religious reformers 4. Leaders of the Crusades 3. Which quotation was most likely made by an absolute monarch? 1. “The government that governs best governs least.” 2. “I am the state.” 3. “The government must be made on a sound constitution.” 4. “It is the Parliament that must make the laws.” 4. The writings of the 18th century French philosophers Diderot, Rousseau and Voltaire influenced the: 1. Policies of the Enlightenment despots 2. Start of the Neolithic Revolution 3. Success of the German unification movement
4. Spread of imperialism to Africa and Asia 5. Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Communist Russia were similar in that each: 1. Protected individual rights 2. Elected their leaders through popular vote 3. Supported market-based economies 4. Established totalitarian governments #7 Economic Systems Essay